| RICHMOND | 5.5 | 8.11 | 12.16 | 13.24 (102) |
| ESSENDON | 3.2 | 4.6 | 7.9 | 8.9 (57) |
GOALS
Richmond: Riewoldt 3, Edwards 2, McGuane 2, Astbury, Deledio, Grigg, Martin, Nahas, O’Hanlon
Essendon: Monfries 3, Browne, Gumbleton, Hurley, Jetta, O’Brien
BEST
Richmond: Tuck, Cotchin, Deledio, Houli, Jackson, Edwards, Riewoldt, O’Hanlon
Essendon: Heppell, Monfries, Hibberd, Crameri
INJURIES
Richmond: White (hamstring)
Essendon: Davey (hamstring), Crameri (shoulder)
SUBSTITUTES
Richmond: Brett O’Hanlon replaced Matt White in the second quarter
Essendon: Jake Melksham replaced Alwyn Davey in the second quarter
Reports: Shane Edwards (Richmond) reported for striking Angus Monfries in the third quarter.
Umpires: Nicholls, McInerney, Mollison
Official crowd: 47,590 at the MCG
