{"id":839314,"date":"2026-08-02T06:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T06:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/839314\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T06:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T06:48:20","slug":"afl-round-21-live-updates-richmond-vs-west-coast-gold-coast-vs-melbourne-essendon-vs-adelaide-blog-scores-and-stats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/839314\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL round 21 live updates: Richmond vs West Coast, Gold Coast vs Melbourne, Essendon vs Adelaide \u2014 blog, scores and stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SamSam Lalor (centre) emerged the match-winner as the Tigers claimed a thriller over the Eagles. (Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Richmond has broken an eight-game losing streak and taken a big step towards avoiding the wooden spoon with an 11-point victory over a woefully inaccurate West Coast at the MCG.<\/p>\n

The Tigers’ 12.12 (84) to 9.19 (73) win \u2014 their first since Round 11 in May \u2014 was aided by the Eagles’ forward 50 inefficiency.<\/p>\n

West Coast had four more scoring shots and seven more inside 50’s, but its wasted opportunities resulted in an eighth successive defeat.<\/p>\n

Tigers young gun Sam Lalor kicked a game and career high three goals, while Tim Taranto starred in the middle with 32 disposals and 11 clearances in front of 33,733 fans.<\/p>\n

It took just over 14 minutes for the game’s first major after both sides sprayed numerous chances in a scrappy opening quarter.<\/p>\n

And it then required a superb individual effort by Hugo Ralphsmith to get Richmond on the scoreboard, which sparked a second goal to Jayden Short moments later.<\/p>\n

West Coast posted 0.5 before spearhead Jake Waterman kicked the Eagles’ first major, but late goals to Richmond pair Jack Ross and Sam Lalor ensured a 10-point quarter-time lead for the Tigers.<\/p>\n

The Eagles’ woes in front of goal continued in the second quarter, with the visitors wasting a raft of opportunities.<\/p>\n

\"JakeJake Waterman was the main culprit as West Coast’s struggles in front of goal cost them dearly. (Getty Images)<\/p>\n

They had 16 scoring shots to Richmond’s 10 in the first half, but still trailed by 15 points at the main break courtesy of a dismal 3.13 scoreline.<\/p>\n

Tiger Luke Trainor will likely be cited the MRO after what appeared to be an off-the-ball hit to the stomach of Jack Williams behind play in the second term.<\/p>\n

The Eagles remained their own worst enemy in the third term, and at one stage had 3.17 not including an out of bounds by Jake Waterman.<\/p>\n

Richmond capitalised by kicking the first goal of the second half through Tyler Sonsie to open a three-goal lead.<\/p>\n

Waterman finally kicked the Eagles’ fourth goal 18 minutes into the third term, which was their first since early in the second quarter.<\/p>\n

The two sides traded goals late in the third term, with the Tigers clinging to a 12-point lead at the last change.<\/p>\n

West Coast’s hopes of a come-from-behind were quickly snuffed out by Tiger veterans Tom Lynch and Toby Nankervis, who kicked two quick goals early in the final term.<\/p>\n

The Eagles threatened to pinch the game late, but a late goal to Sam Lalor kept them at bay.<\/p>\n

For West Coast, Harley Reid shone with an equal game-high 34 disposals and a match best 658 metres gained, while Marcus Herbert also had 34 touches.<\/p>\n

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