Richmond rolls past North Melbourne with second half blitz
TODAY’S LINE-UP after GWS v Essendon: Patrick Dangerfield, Matthew Lloyd, Karl Langdon, Bruce Eva, and Tiff Cherry.
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Patrick Dangerfield awarded the votes tonight, doing a sparkling (and hilarious) impression of Gillon McLachlan on Brownlow night.
“With one vote, D…”
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FULL TIME
Richmond has beaten North Melbourne by 35 points.
The Tigers booted eight goals to two after the main break.
Dustin Martin (38 touches, nine clearances, nine inside 50s, and two goals) was simply outstanding.
After the game, Martin told 3AW it was one of the fastest games he’s played.
“I’m absolutely spent!” he said.
Bruce Eva asked Martin about his contract situation, but the Tiger star had already taken his headset off.
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HALF TIME
North leads by two points at the main break.
Mason Wood has two goals, while Jamie Macmillan has been prominent off half-back.
Dustin Martin (20 disposals, five marks) has been heavily involved for the Tigers.
Guest commentator Patrick Dangerfield said North needs to put a tag on Martin.
Dangerfield also admitted he’s probably being paid less than he could be.
“That’s what you have to do to be a successful club,” he said.
“You’ve got to take a little less.”
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The Roos and the Tigers will battle it out at the Docklands, with four invaluable points on the line.
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