Richmond Ends Losing Streak with Victory over Essendon

Richmond snapped a seven-game losing streak to beat Essendon by nine points at the MCG. The Tigers secured their fourth win of the season with a clutch goal from Jacob Hopper in the final quarter. It was Richmond's first win since May 11.

After a tied first quarter, both teams struggled with poor quality play. Essendon kicked the only goal in the second and third quarters. Richmond's Jayden Short broke the goal drought late in the first quarter, and Essendon's Archer May scored midway through the third term.

Tim Taranto stood out for Richmond with 34 touches and a goal, while Essendon's Zach Merrett had 31 possessions. Essendon's injury list grew with star midfielder Nic Martin subbed out in the first quarter due to a knee injury.

RICHMOND 6.10 (46) def. ESSENDON 4.13 (37)

GOALS: Richmond - Banks, Faull, Hopper, Hotton, Short, Taranto; Essendon - Caddy, Durham, May, Tsatas

BEST: Richmond - Taranto, Vlastuin, Short, Brown, Hopper; Essendon - Roberts, Merrett, Duursma, Ridley, Durham

INJURIES: Richmond - Nil; Essendon - Martin (knee), Setterfield (foot)

SUBSTITUTES: Richmond - James Trezise; Essendon - Zak Johnson

Crowd: 52,125 at the MCG

According to the source: afl.com.au.