Richmond holds off St Kilda despite Saints' second-half fight
Richmond beat St Kilda 9.4 (58) to 6.7 (43) after a mid-game Saints surge threatened to overturn the Tigers' early lead.
Richmond overcame a spirited St Kilda comeback at Windy Hill on Sunday. After a slow start, the Saints clawed back into the match in the second and third quarters, but Richmond steadied when it mattered and held firm.
The Tigers' dynamic pair of Isabel Bacon and Ellie McKenzie combined for 40 disposals, 20 contested possessions, and eight inside 50s to seal the win. St Kilda's Jade McLay delivered the standout moment: in just her third game, the young forward kicked four goals, including three in quick succession during the second quarter.
Despite Zoe Besanko and Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw only losing the hitouts 39 to 17, St Kilda's midfield fought hard, only trailing the clearance count by five. Richmond extended their season's alternating pattern of wins and losses with this result.
- 9.4 (58)
- Richmond score
- 6.7 (43)
- St Kilda score
- 4, in her third game
- McLay goals
- 39 to 17 for Besanko and Tawhiao-Wardlaw
- Hitout loss
Why it mattersRichmond stays in contention while St Kilda can take heart from McLay's emergence as a genuine goal threat.
AustraliaAustralian women's footy fans get a fresh young talent to watch and Richmond keeps their finals hopes alive in the NAB AFLW.
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