Adelaide Dismantles Richmond in Tough Day at the MCG
What an afternoon at the ‘G! If you're a Tigers fan, this might be one you’d rather forget, but for Adelaide supporters, it was a statement win. The Crows were simply too good from start to finish, dismantling Richmond in a one-sided affair that left many shaking their heads—and possibly even heading for the exits early.
Let’s start with the scoreboard. By halftime, Adelaide had stormed ahead, leading 8.7 (55) to Richmond’s 2.2 (14). That tells a story in itself. But even beyond the numbers, the way Adelaide controlled the game was hard to ignore. Their midfield dominance was clear, with Jordan Dawson and Izak Rankine leading the charge. Both had 16 disposals and four clearances by halftime, and Rankine chipped in with a goal for good measure. It was smart, clean, clinical football.
On the flip side, Richmond struggled to find rhythm. Tom Lynch, usually a key figure up forward, had a nightmare of a first half—zero disposals and five free kicks conceded. To make matters worse, he was reported for striking Jordon Butts, an incident that could see him rubbed out for weeks. It was the kind of moment that sums up Richmond’s day: frustration boiling over with nothing to show on the field.
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One of the few highlights for the Tigers was Sam Banks. He showed some spark, drilling a running goal from 40 metres and collecting 11 disposals early. But aside from him and Dion Prestia’s efforts in the middle, there just wasn’t enough fight from the yellow and black.
Even the crowd at the MCG seemed unusually subdued, with only a smattering of boos directed at Taylor Walker when he found the footy. Walker, along with Thilthorpe and Michalanney, each hit the scoreboard as the Crows piled on six unanswered goals in the second term, putting the result beyond doubt well before the final siren.
And just when it looked like things couldn’t get worse for the Tigers, Mykelti Lefau—returning after over a year out—was subbed off with a calf injury. Visibly emotional on the bench, it was a gut-wrenching moment in an already difficult game for Richmond.
The result? A blowout. The type of performance that leaves fans and coaches alike asking serious questions. The Tigers were outclassed, outplayed, and out-hustled. Meanwhile, the Crows, who’ve been building steadily, looked every bit a finals contender.
So where to now for Richmond? They’ve got plenty to fix—and fast. As for Adelaide, this is the kind of ruthless win that builds belief and momentum. One thing’s for sure: the race to September just got a whole lot more interesting.
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