1. Lambert's lung and kidney concerns
The Tigers' quest to snap their four-game losing streak became considerably more difficult in the opening stages when they lost Kane Lambert for the night. The gutsy midfielder came off second best in a collision that left him nursing sore ribs and in a distressed state with breathing difficulties. He was taken to hospital amid concerns that a broken rib had punctured a lung. He was also checked for kidney damage. The Tigers missed Lambert's hardness and ball-winning ability and a lengthy spell on the sidelines would be another cruel blow to his struggling team, which has now plummeted to 1-5.
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2. Broadbent's bomb
It's rare these days for a goal to be kicked from 65 metres – and it's even rarer to do it with a drop-punt on the run at the MCG, where wind never seems to favour either end. Power runner Matthew Broadbent's breathtaking effort at a telling stage was an early contender for Goal of the Year. Just before halftime, with his side two goals in front after Tigers sharpshooter Jack Riewoldt nailed his 450th career goal, Broadbent ran onto a pass and, with speedster Steve Morris closing fast, let fly from well beyond the arc. The magnificent major ensured the Power entered the main break full of confidence.
Broadbent goes BANG from well outside 50! #AFLTigersPower #ohwhatafeeling https://t.co/jhqN5v5Ogm
— AFL (@AFL) April 30, 2016
3. Deledio's charm wears off
When it was confirmed that Brett Deledio would play his first game of the season after shaking off a quad injury, Richmond fans breathed a huge sigh of relief. After all, the Tigers had won 23 of their previous 28 games with Deledio. Without him, they had won just three of 18, the majority of which had come over the past three seasons. This time they struggled with Deledio, as Richmond's midfield won a lot of ball but lacked purpose. The dual club champion enjoyed some good moments, including a superb one-hand mark from a Tigers kick-in early on and a brilliant, curling snap for a team-lifting goal in the third term.
Bend it like Deledio ⚽️ #AFLTigersPower https://t.co/T23yfY88Ce
— AFL (@AFL) April 30, 2016
4. Chastened Polec sparks Port
Power playmaker Jared Polec needed a big performance to re-establish himself in the Power line-up after spending a week in the SANFL as penance for some poor showings, and he delivered in his 50th game. The speedy left-footer set the tone for his team in the first term with a team-high eight disposals from a wing, and along with the likes of Broadbent and Ollie Wines, continued to stretch the Tigers with their hard running.
5. 'Krak' is back on track
After serving a club-imposed, six-game suspension for an off-field breach, Nathan Krakouer played just one game in the SANFL before being rushed back into the Power line-up. One moment alone showed just why. Midway through the third term, with Richmond lifting, Polec passed backwards to an unattended Krakouer, who took just two steps before kicking truly from 50 metres. A few minutes earlier, Richmond debutant Jason Castagna was involved in a controversial passage of play. The 19-year-old performed a blind turn and a sidestep before passing inside 50 to Anthony Miles, who was unlucky not to be paid either a mark or a free kick for high contact. The extended booing by the Tiger army said it all.
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