AFL 2023 round 10 LIVE updates: Tigers, Bombers trade leads after frantic start to Dreamtime at the G; Dockers beat Cats; Bench breach costs North win over Swans
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Lots of tackling, not much scoring
The second half has started in a very contested fashion with lots of tackles and some questionable decision making which has led to some ball-runners being caught.
Both teams have a behind so far.
Tigers 43, Dons 38 with 15 mins to go in Q3.
HT: Richmond 6.6 (42) to Essendon 5.7 (37)
The goal-kicking left a little to be desired but the pressure and dare in that first half was exceptional from both sides.
Richmond has a slim lead going into the half but defender Nathan Broad told Channel Seven his defence had to make the ground “smaller” defensively in the second half so the Bombers couldn’t move the ball so easily.
Time will tell if either side can achieve this.
Zach Merrett has had 23 disposals in the first half to lead both sides.
A general view of the pre-match entertainment during the 2023 AFL Round 10 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Credit: AFL Photos
Graham punishes Bombers for turnover
A sloppy kick rolled into the path of Jack Graham, 40m from goal and he slotted it home.
Tigers 42, Dons 37 with two mins to go in Q2.
Menzie responds for Bombers
Jye Menzie has responded to Martin’s goal with a strong mark and finish close to goal.
Essendon has had seven scoring shots to three from Richmond this quarter.
They lead by a point.
Dons 37, Tigers 36 with two mins to go in Q2.
Alwyn Davey Jnr of the Bombers is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal.Credit: Getty Images
Dustin Martin kicks key goal
Both sides have fluffed their opportunities so far this quarter but Richmond were finally able to find their superstar with the goals in his sights and he converted.
Tigers 36, Dons 30 with four mins to go in Q2.
Ben Hobbs of the Bombers handballs whilst being tackled by Dustin Martin.Credit: Getty Images
Taranto puts Tigers in front
Tim Taranto has marked inside 50m and kicked a goal to put the Tigers back in front.
Richmond has started being a little more patient around the 50m arc and it has paid off with this goal.
Tigers 29, Dons 25 with 16 mins to go in Q2.
QT: Essendon 4.1 (25) to Richmond 3.5 (23)
That was a frantic quarter as both sides pressured and attacked relentlessly.
Essendon leads by two points after a late goal from Will Snelling.
Sam Weideman kicked to goals for the term, so did Rhyan Mansell.
You can’t tell who will win this match, it’s a super close matchup so far.
Sam Weideman of the Bombers and Nick Vlastuin of the Tigers compete for the ball.Credit: AFL Photos
Mansell kicks his second
The pressure is red hot in this match and Richmond’s tackling allowed it to win the ball at half-back and push forward where Mansell ended up close to goal where he snapped his second major.
Tigers 23, Dons 19 with one min to go in Q1.
Ryan kicks his first goal
Samson Ryan has earned a free kick close to goal, the Essendon fans didn’t like it, but he went back and kicked the goal either way.
This has been a pulsating start.
Dons 19, Tigers 16 with three mins to go in Q1.
Andrew Phillips of the Bombers and Samson Ryan of the Tigers compete for the ball.Credit: AFL Photos
Weideman kicks his second
Essendon has found their grove winning a centre clearance and sending it quickly to Weideman who was obstructed by his defender and awarded a free kick.
He goaled to make it two goals from two kicks.
Dons 12, Tigers 9 with nine mins to go in Q1.
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