06 April 2003 Herald Sun
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RICHMOND brought up its first win of the season, overpowering the Western Bulldogs in the final quarter to win by 22 points at Telstra Dome.
The Tigers trailled by 15 points nearing the middle of the third quarter but were far the better team in the run to the final bell, winning 16.15 (111) to 13.11 (89).
Richmond were dominant in the first quarter, with Greg Tivendale providing plenty of run through midfield and kicking one of the goals that gave the Tigers a 14-point lead at the first change.
But the Bulldogs soon found themselves on level terms, with acting captain Scott West at his creative best at the base of the ruck and around the packs and Robert Murphy providing the dash and polish.
When Jordan McMahon goalled from a questionable free after the half-time siren the margin had been inverted, with the Bulldogs up by 14 points.
A change came over the game midway through the third quarter, with the Tiger defence - being led by the steady Rory Hilton - more resilient and by three-quarter time it was Richmond back in front by three points as they found more avenues to goal as full-forward Matthew Richardson was held to just one goal.
Richmond's resolve was on the line in the last term and they responded where they had too often failed in the past, dominating in the final quarter and giving the young Bulldogs no chance to respond.
AAP
RICHMOND brought up its first win of the season, overpowering the Western Bulldogs in the final quarter to win by 22 points at Telstra Dome.
The Tigers trailled by 15 points nearing the middle of the third quarter but were far the better team in the run to the final bell, winning 16.15 (111) to 13.11 (89).
Richmond were dominant in the first quarter, with Greg Tivendale providing plenty of run through midfield and kicking one of the goals that gave the Tigers a 14-point lead at the first change.
But the Bulldogs soon found themselves on level terms, with acting captain Scott West at his creative best at the base of the ruck and around the packs and Robert Murphy providing the dash and polish.
When Jordan McMahon goalled from a questionable free after the half-time siren the margin had been inverted, with the Bulldogs up by 14 points.
A change came over the game midway through the third quarter, with the Tiger defence - being led by the steady Rory Hilton - more resilient and by three-quarter time it was Richmond back in front by three points as they found more avenues to goal as full-forward Matthew Richardson was held to just one goal.
Richmond's resolve was on the line in the last term and they responded where they had too often failed in the past, dominating in the final quarter and giving the young Bulldogs no chance to respond.
