Richmond and West Coast battled it out in one of the matches of the season but it was the Tigers who prevailed, winning 13.10.88 to 13.4.82.

The teams traded blows in the fourth term before Jack Riewoldt gave the home side the advantage late and managed to hang-on to their 6 point buffer.

Elliot Yeo was big for the Eagles with 26 possessions and 8 tackles, Jamie Cripps booted a team high 3 goals with all being at big moments in the game.

Dustin Martin was the Tigers best collecting 35 disposals and one major.

Some dad news for the Eagles with Mark Hutchings day ending early due to a hamstring injury, while Will Schofield was a late withdrawal to be managed. Josh Rotham was his replacement.