From the Age...Coburg Tigers held off a fast-finishing Collingwood to clinch a 31-point win at Coburg City Oval, with Jack Riewoldt booting six in the 17.12 (114) to 12.11 (83) victory.
Coburg Tigers coach Jade Rawlings was delighted his team showed resilience in the final term against Collingwood when the Magpies threatened to steal the points, with Chris Bryan kicking his third to get within 17 points.
But the Tigers hung on through the meticulous work of Nick Liddle and Adam Thomson in the midfield.
"We did all the hard work in the third quarter to get the lead and they got a couple of quick ones but we were able to respond reasonably well and compose ourselves," Rawlings said.
"We were 2-2; it was a good win because they were in good form and it was challenging conditions that we played in.
"Nick Liddle's in terrific form. I think he's showing that he well and truly should be coming into consideration for the AFL," he said.
Jack Riewoldt finished with six, while Brad Dick kicked four for the Magpies.
The Magpies head into the break at 3-3 and content, according to coach Gavin Brown.
"We're really pleased, there's some really good signs," he said. "We just let ourselves down early. We had three or four opportunities to kick easy goals in the first quarter but let them slip and they ended up getting some soft goals."
Richmond's high-flying forward Jack Riewoldt was the match-winner up forward for Coburg with six goals.
"I think I had the confidence; it was just more about execution really and obviously today I was lucky enough to get the rewards and kick a few goals," Riewoldt said. "I think I've had an up-and-down season, but it was good to get back here and get a win."
Coburg coach Jade Rawlings said he was impressed with other key Tigers Adam Thomson, Tom Hislop and young ruckmen Adam Pattison and Tyrone Vickery.
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