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CibbuanoBombers account for Tigers
May 22nd 2010 13:00
ESSENDON has strung together back-to-back to wins for the first time this season with a 35-point victory over Richmond in the Dreamtime at the 'G clash on Saturday night.
The Bombers got the early jump and were never headed on their way to a 19.16 (130) to 14.11 (95) triumph.
The Dons now have a 4-5 record while the Tigers remain winless in 2010.
David Hille was best-on-ground with 26 possessions, 23 hit-outs, 14 marks and three goals while Patrick Ryder managed 19 touches, 19 hit-outs and two majors.
Skipper Jobe Watson (28 disposals), Brent Prismall (27) and Jason Winderlich (26) were also influential.
For Richmond, Jack Riewoldt booted an equal career-best six goals while Shane Tuck (30 possessions) and young gun Trent Cotchin (25) tried hard.
ESSENDON: 7.1, 10.6, 14.13, 19.16 (130)
RICHMOND: 2.4, 5.7, 8.8, 14.11 (95)
GOALS: Essendon: Hille 3, Melksham 2, Zaharakis 2, Ryder 2, Davey, Gumbleton, Howlett, Hurley, Jetta, Lonergan, McVeigh, Monfries, Myers, Stanton
Richmond: Riewoldt 6, Rance 2, Edwards, Tuck, Nahas, Astbury, Martin, Nason
BEST: Essendon: Hille, Watson, Prismall, Ryder, Winderlich, Howlett
Richmond: Riewoldt, Tuck, Cotchin, Deledio, Martin
INJURIES: Essendon:Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Rosebury, Stewart, Armstrong
CROWD: 64,709 at the MCG
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