We're the better side and a class above but North only hanging in by scoring from nearly everyone of the few inside F50s they get
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The Tigers continue to impress enjoying advantages for time in forward half (60 percent) inside 50 entries (30-17) and forward 50 disposals (36-10).
Richmond has nine players with ten or more disposals, while North Melbourne has only the two such players including Ben Cunnington who has game-highs for both contested possessions (16) and disposals (20).Team stats:
Disposals: 204 - 162 ( contested: 71 - 80 )
Clearances: 16 - 18 ( centre: 9 - 5; stoppages: 7 - 13 )
Inside 50s: 30 - 17 ( marks in50: 8 - 5 )
Tackles: 40 - 31
Hitouts: 15 - 20
Frees: 13 - 18
Individuals possies:
Cotch 17 ... just 3 kicks
Houli 17
Floss 16
Conca 14
Caddy 14 plus 3 goals
Graham 10
Rance 10
Edwards 10
Lambert 10
Nank 9
Short 9
Lloyd 9
Higgins 8
Riewoldt 8
Dusty 7
Towner 7
Astbury 7
Macca 6
Broad 4
Castagna 4
Grimes 4
Butler 4
http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2018/8/nmfc-v-rich