Hardwick's post-match presser

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* Jelling together better after the 5 outs.

* Moved the ball better than last week but still have things to work on.

* Our system provides our players to perform to their best. An even effort tonight.

* Our intensity has been ramped up.

* We've worked on our forward 50 entries. Better tonight as we won the inside 50 count easily ( 51-28 ) but we still wasted some chances in front of goal.

* We are going ok but can play better.

* Dusty was ok. He kicked two goals. He just loves to get the 'W' at the end of the game

* Thanked the crowd for turning up and the Qld government.

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Dimma pleased with Tigers' trademark pressure

By Michael Whiting, AFL Media

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was impressed with his side's improvement in Saturday night's 54-point win over North Melbourne following last week's ugly win over Sydney.

Hardwick says he is encouraged by the evolution of his side which found a way to fill the void left by the absence of several of his senior players.

“It was always going to take a bit of time with the five players going out of the side and we see some growth in some players merging into some roles so that was really promising for us,” Hardwick said.

“We played and moved the ball a lot better than last week so there were a lot of positives to come out of the game.

Josh Caddy suffered what looks to be a "significant" hamstring injury, which the coach thinks will keep him out for a number of weeks.

In positive news, Hardwick confirmed defender David Astbury would be available to play Greater Western Sydney next week, while Trent Cotchin is training well but would be kept another week.

The Richmond coach was full of praise for superstar Dustin Martin, who was tagged by Luke McDonald and managed to gather 16 disposals but kick two goals.

"Dustin's work around stoppage tonight … he provided opportunities for us, created two v ones, that's the growth in his game, the sign of a leader," Hardwick said.

"That's how far this kid's come in his football career, it's not about him, it's about that 'W' (win) at the end of the night that's what he's all about."

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/745400/dimma-pleased-with-tigers-trademark-pressure