VFL Tigers’ season ends at the hands of the SeagullsBy Zakariya El-Houli
RFC website
25 Aug 2024Richmond VFL’s season has come to an end, falling to Williamstown by 64 points in Sunday afternoon’s Wildcard clash at DSV Stadium, 18.12 (120) to 7.12 (54).
In a comprehensive showing, the Tigers trailed for the entirety of the contest and were outscored in three out of four quarters.
Kicking with the breeze, the hosts exploded out of the blocks to kick the first seven goals of the game.
After registering just eight inside-50’s in the first quarter, the Tigers were held to two points and entered the first break behind by 45 points.
Richmond’s first goal came at the seven-minute mark of the second quarter through exciting tall forward Archie May.
In a tough day, May was potent up forward and finished with two goals from four scoring shots.
Despite dominating forward-entries for the quarter, the Tigers failed to capitalise on their ascendancy and make ground on a hefty deficit, only managing to convert two goals for the quarter.
Against the grain and the heavy wind, Williamstown closed out the second term to kick back-to-back majors and establish a 50-point half-time lead.
The first goal of the second half came within the first thirty seconds through Matthew Coulthard (eight disposals, two marks, one goal).
However, three consecutive goals from the hosts shut out any slim chance of a Tiger comeback.
Harry Scott provided a rare highlight midway through the third quarter to break the run of three consecutive Williamstown goals with one of his own, however the hosts had established a game-high 68-point lead.
Goals came from AFL-listed Tigers Tyler Sonsie and Samson Ryan’s in the final term, although it didn’t amount to much as the Seagulls were cruising to their second victory over the Tigers in 2024, and a VFL finals berth.
Sunday afternoon's 64-point loss marks Richmond’s second consecutive loss in the VFL’s Wildcard Round.
Williamstown 7.5 10.8 15.11 18.12 (120)
Richmond 0.2 2.6 4.10 7.12 (54)
Goalkickers: May (2), Sonsie, Ryan, Coulthard, Scott, Johnson
Best: Dow, Smith, Sonsie, Wilson, May, Davidson
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1639401/vfl-tigers-season-ends-at-the-hands-of-the-seagulls
