Match Update: Round 12
Richmond Tigers 57 – 36 Essendon Bombers | 11 minutes remaining in the third quarter.
Richmond holds steady as the Tigers lead the Essendon Bombers by 21 points, with the clock ticking toward the final term. Tom Lynch made a dramatic impact early in the second half, taking a high-flying mark over Essendon’s Sam Durham.
However, Lynch’s accuracy has been an issue. After the mark, he missed two consecutive shots at goal, leaving Tigers fans frustrated as the team seeks to extend their lead.
Essendon struggles continue. The Bombers’ Nate Caddy hit the post with a long-range shot from 50 meters, a missed opportunity that could have narrowed the gap.
Injury blow for Essendon: Defender Andy McGrath was seen walking to an ambulance and is heading to hospital for treatment of a broken jaw. The Bombers will now face the remainder of the game without one of their key defensive pillars.