Overview

• St Kilda raced to a 20-point first-quarter lead before withstanding Richmond’s third-quarter fightback to win 8.8 (56) to 7.10 (52).
• Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera finished with 33 disposals and 629 metres gained, delivering a crucial snap that swung momentum in the final term.
• Marcus Windhager collected 32 disposals and nine marks, and Jack Higgins celebrated his 100th game by kicking his 200th career goal.
• A rare free kick was awarded to Richmond when Rowan Marshall removed Kamdyn McIntosh’s headband, leading to a boundary shot in the second quarter.
• The result marks St Kilda’s third straight victory to boost their late-season finals bid, and Richmond exited the MCG without any major injury concerns.