Lynch out for Richmond, Crows scoring easily early, get out to a big lead. The Tigers reel em in before the half though. Richmond's inexperienced tall forwards doing the job, Coleman-Jones stepping up filling the void of Lynch. The Tigers kick well ahead in the 3rd, up 33. The Crows key forwards good as well, it's the small forwards who didn't have a good day. Riewoldt with a strong last term, including a quality mark into traffic, securing the win. Adelaide handily won the clearances and slightly ahead in inside 50's. The Tigers with much more uncontested kick and mark, yet still +15 in the tackles, with 20 marks inside 50, creating 4 more scoring shots. Young Coleman-Jones in his 2nd game best afield, with 4 contested marks, an assist and 4 straight goals. Riewoldt 20 disposals, 14 marks, 547 metres gained, 5 goals and an assist. Balta also among the best for the Tigers, Dusty having a quiet day. O'Brien best for the Crows, with 13 effective disposals, 34 hit-outs, 3 contested marks, 5 clearances and 5 intercepts. Sloane also among the best.
3. (Rich) C. C-Jones, 2. (Rich) J. Riewoldt, 1. (Adel) R. O'Brien.
3. (Rich) C. C-Jones, 2. (Rich) J. Riewoldt, 1. (Adel) R. O'Brien.