Richmond injury plagued. Van Rooyen kicks the opener for the Demons, Dusty misses an easy set-shot. The Tigers winning field position for no result, with Melbourne intercepting with ease. Lefau finally gets Richmond on the board late in the 1st-term, before Fritsch converts the set-shot to have the Dees up 6 at quarter-time. Very low-scoring game, surprising the Tigers are still with them, up 1 at the half. Melbourne start to put some score on the board in the 3rd, up 23 at 3-quarter time. Fritsch a good finish, conversely Morris Rioli skill's not up to scratch. The Dees home comfortably in the end, by 43 points. The hit-outs were even, Melbourne +7 in the clearances, with more of the footy. The inside 50's even, the Dees with 5 more scoring shots and good conversion. Lever best afield, with 26 disposals, 2 contested marks and 15 intercepts. Gawn 23 disposals, 4 contested marks, 26 hit-outs, 5 clearances and a goal. May 23 disposals, 22 effective, 6 intercepts and 460 metres gained. Fritsch and Pickett good as well with 2 goals apiece.
3. (Melb) J. Lever, 2. (Melb) M. Gawn, 1. (Melb) S. May.
3. (Melb) J. Lever, 2. (Melb) M. Gawn, 1. (Melb) S. May.