The Western Bulldogs have suffered their fourth loss of the season, beaten convincingly by Richmond by 41 points on Wednesday night at Metricon Stadium.

The Tigers re-established their premiership credentials in a slick performance, particularly in the first half where they booted 10 goals to three to set up a match-winning lead. 

They were cleaner, stronger with their intensity and more efficient when they swept the ball forward.

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Match Highlights | Western Bulldogs v Richmond

All the highlights from the Round 9 clash at Metricon Stadium between the Western Bulldogs and Richmond.

The Dogs were more competitive in the second half, but the damage had already been done.

The Bulldogs will now have five days to prepare for another tough assignment, against the Power on Monday night at Adelaide Oval.

The loss was further soured by a hamstring injury to Matt Suckling, who was ruled out during the first term.

Richmond midfielder Dustin Martin was best afield, kicking three goals to go with 26 possessions.

Jack Macrae could hold his head high in his 150th game, collecting a game-high 37 disposals, four clearances, four tackles and having a team-high seven score involvements.

Mitch Wallis continued his impressive 2020 form up forward, kicking three majors to take his tally to 13 for the season.

The Bulldogs’ other two milestone men also fought out the game strongly, with Caleb Daniel winning 22 touches, the same number as 50-gamer Bailey Williams.

All The Highlights & Interviews
  • 01:54

    Chalkboard Challenge | Draw a Tiger

    In the fifth episode of the Bulldogs Chalkboard Challenge - Laith Vandermeer, Aaron Naughton, Taylor Duryea & Bailey Dale are challenged to draw a Tiger.

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  • 00:28

    People's Choice Moment of the Week (RD9)

    Thanks to People's Choice, take a look at our favourite moment of the week.

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  • 02:51

    Easton Wood | 'The Tigers really brought their pressure'

    Hear from Bulldogs defender Easton Wood following the Round 9 loss over Richmond on Wednesday night at Metricon Stadium.

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  • 08:02

    Beveridge | 'We've got to move on pretty quickly'

    Watch Senior Coach Luke Beveridge review his side's loss to Richmond and look ahead to the upcoming clashes against Port Adelaide and Brisbane.

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  • 06:42

    Match Highlights | Western Bulldogs v Richmond

    All the highlights from the Round 9 clash at Metricon Stadium between the Western Bulldogs and Richmond.

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  • 00:25

    Vandermeer goals after Wallis' hustle rewarded

    Mitch Wallis suffers a painful blow after enduring a footy to the face, however all ends well with a goal to Laitham Vandermeer

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  • 02:24

    Caleb Daniel | Becoming Number 35

    Caleb Daniel discusses his journey to becoming a Bulldog followed by a special jersey presentation from Terry Wheeler.

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  • 04:18

    Match Committee | Round 9

    Sam Edmund and Liam Pickering bring you all the latest team selection news ahead of the Round 9 clash against Richmond Tigers.

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  • 14:57

    Luke Beveridge | 'We're managing to roll with it'

    Hear from Luke Beveridge in the lead up to the Round 9 clash against Richmond on Wednesday night at Metricon Stadium.

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  • 01:01

    Medical Room | Latest on Porter, Dale, Schache and Dickson.

    Hear the latest injury news on Cal Porter, Bailey Dale, Josh Schache and Tory Dickson thanks to Elastoplast.

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  • 04:33

    Jack Macrae | 'We've found a good balance'

    Hear from Jack Macrae in the lead up to his 150th AFL Game on Wednesday against Richmond at Metricon Stadium.

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MATCH DETAILS

Western Bulldogs            1.1          3.5          4.7          7.7 (49)
Richmond                           4.3          10.4        11.10     13.12 (90)

GOALS
Western Bulldogs: Wallis 3, Vandermeer 2, Bruce 2
Richmond: Aarts 3, Martin 3, Castagna 2, Lynch 2, Riewoldt, Chol, Pickett 

BEST
Western Bulldogs: Macrae, Daniel, Wallis, Smith, Williams
Richmond: Martin, Grimes, Balta, Short, Bolton, Cotchin

AFL Round 9 | Western Bulldogs v Richmond

Kicking off the frenzy of mid-season football with 33 games in 20 days, the Western Bulldogs took on reigning premiers Richmond at Metricon Stadium.
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