Hawks mauled as Richmond power

RICHMOND have dismantled Hawthorn by 29 points at the MCG to keep their top-four AFL ambitions on track.

The Tigers made short work of the in-form Hawks, winning 13.15 (93) to 9.10 (64) to end Hawthorn’s hopes of finals.

But Damien Hardwick’s side can continue to dream after a relentless performance brought a fourth-straight win.

The Tigers jumped to third, outside the top two by percentage after their day out.

Dion Prestia put together one of his best showings for his new side, Alex Rance was unbeatable and David Astbury had a field day. Josh Caddy kicked four goals and Dustin Martin finished strongly, but nowhere was the difference between the two sides more evident than inside 50. Richmond – without spearhead Jack Riewoldt once more – brought superb tackling intensity and found new routes to goal. Caddy, Daniel Rioli, Trent Cotchin and Corey Ellis all kicked first-term goals to create a buffer that the Hawks couldn’t get close to all day. The hardworking Tigers seemed to inhabit every square inch of the ground, denying Hawthorn any run or clean usage.