Richmond have roared into their first AFL grand final since 1982 after storming to a 36-point preliminary-final win over Greater Western Sydney at the MCG. Adelaide end 19-year wait to reach AFL grand final with victory over Geelong Read moreDaniel Rioli played the best game of his short career, kicking four goals, including two in the pivotal third term. Complicating the matter is the fact the Tigers’ skipper already has two fines this season and will miss the grand final against Adelaide if he receives a third. Richmond led by a goal at the first break, but had to soak up sustained pressure in the second term. Then the Giants’ resistance crumbled as Rioli and Martin had the yellow-and-black faithful in raptures as the Tigers broke the game open.

Source: The Guardian September 23, 2017 10:09 UTC