From that poo paper
RICHMOND 148 (92) def WESTERN BULLDOGS 12.11 (83) at Visy Park
A BURST of last-quarter domination from Tigers rookie Sam Lonergan ignited Richmond to a nine-point win against the Western Bulldogs in a hotly contested match at Visy Park today.
Both sides fielded near full-strength sides as a proper tune-up for Round 1, and the Dogs controlled most of the match before Lonergan separated the sides.
The former Bomber won a pair of centre clearances and kicked an important goal as he fights to win a place on Richmond's senior list.
Ruckman Ivan Maric was best-afield, booting three goals and impressing around the ground, while Shane Edwards, Shane Tuck and Shaun Grigg relished the winter-like conditions.
Former Docker Nick Lower took another step towards sewing up a Round 1 place for the Western Bulldogs, shutting down superstar and Richmond captain Trent Cotchin.
Lower has excelled as a tagger this pre-season, also taking the honours against Sam Mitchell.
A Jason Tutt goal cut the gap to just three points in the final term, before Jack Riewoldt found the sticks to secure victory.
Earlier, the Dogs raced to a four-goal lead as Adam Cooney and Mitch Wallis got busy.
Cooney booted a last-quarter goal when Nathan Hrovat, the first-round draft pick who the Dogs debuted today, spotted him in attack.
Hrovat and Tom Liberatore impressed in the final quarter with their inside midfield grunt.
Jordan Roughead again showed signs his move to defence is set to pay off, while a dazzling interception from Luke Dahlhaus set up a Daniel Giansiracusa goal in the third quarter as the Dogs looked set to run away with the match.
But the Tigers held firm until the last change before making their move, with goals to Maric and Brett Deledio to start the last quarter.
Brett Goodes capped his incredible summer with another standout performance from halfback and looks certain to make his AFL debut in Round 1 at the age of 29.
