Dreamtime returns to the 'G this Saturday as Richmond take on Essendon in the annual Dreamtime clash.

MATCH DETAILS

Richmond v Essendon
Saturday, May 21
7.30pm, MCG 

TICKETING

Tickets to this match are available via Ticketek or gates 1 & 3 on match day.

You can also purchase our Blockbuster Membership package to guarantee your reserve seat here.

For any Richmond Membership or ticketing enquiries on match day, please head to our Membership marquee located at Gate 3 from 5.00pm.

Anyone with a ticket to Richmond's Dreamtime at the 'G match will also be able to attend the VFL Richmond v Essendon curtain raiser for free (more info below).

General Admission allocations for Round 10:
Level 4
Q1 – Q15 rows X-DD
Q31-Q36 rows W-MM
Q29-Q31 all

All ticketing information gets sent directly to members via email. To update or change an email address or view your membership barcode please log in to your MyRichmond account.

WHERE TO WATCH

The Round 10 clash will be broadcast live on Channel 7mate and Fox Footy from 7:00pm AEST. It will also be live streamed on Kayo

WHAT'S ON?

Dreamtime at the 'G schedule:

2.45pm: VFL curtain raiser match – Richmond VFL vs Essendon VFL
6.15pm: The Long Walk
6.30pm: Dreamtime at the G Pre-Match Entertainment, supported by Coles
7.00pm: Welcome to Country
7.05pm: Cultural performance
7.25pm: Richmond Laguntas Dance
7.30pm: Match commences
Half-time: Kristel West performs
Post-match: Yiooken Award presentation

The Laguntas Dance is a celebration that pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Richmond Football Club is located, the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nations. 
 
Drawing inspiration from previous Dreamtime celebration dances, the Laguntas dance is a collective expression of culture.
The dance commences with a call to Country, which grounds our dancers and acknowledges land, sea and people.
 
The name Lagunta, which translates to Tiger, was adopted by the Korin Gamadji Institute, and is used across Indigenous youth football and netball programs.
 
In sharing this dance with the community, we hope that you will join us in celebrating and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Ahead of the coin toss, Richmond and Essendon will partake in a cultural exchange of gifts.

¼ time

This Saturday nib is giving one lucky Tiger fan the chance to kick and win not $500 but a quintupled amount of $2500 CASH at this week's game with the nib Health Kick to Win. Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.

¾ time

Run in the PUMA Cat Dash for your chance to win $1000 to spend at PUMA.COM.

Post-game

After the final siren there will be an on-field presentation of the Yiooken Award for Best on Ground performance.

Yiooken means 'dreaming' in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people, the traditional owners of Melbourne and surrounding lands.

Match Day Raffle

Richmond's Round 10 Match Day Raffle is open from 9.00am AEST Wednesday, May 18 until 11.59pm AEST Tuesday, May 24 or until tickets sell out!

To win the Ultimate Match Day Experience, click here to purchase tickets. T&C’s apply.

GATES OPEN

Gates 1, 2, 3 & 6 – 2.30pm
Gates 4, 5 & 7 – 5.00pm

GETTING TO THE GAME

Public Transport

Plan your trip to the 'G via Journey Planner.

Parking

There is no public parking available for this match.

For those who hold a disability permit, parking will be available at Gate 3 from 2.00pm, and Gate 7 from 9.00am.

The 'G Train Mobility Shuttle Service

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges and in 2022, the G-Train will also feature vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access.

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations:
Richmond Station
Jolimont Station
Accessible Parking Area

For more information, click here.

Security

In 2022, the process for entry into the MCG will take longer than usual. To ensure you are inside the MCG in time for the match start, arrive early and leave plenty of time for the entry process.

Download your seat ticket prior to your arrival at the MCG. To gain entry into the match, please show staff your proof of check-in and vaccination status before scanning your digital ticket at the turnstiles.
For those who require extra access at the MCG, click here.

OPEN TRAINING

Friday, May 20
Entry via Gate 1 (near Roar Store entrance) from 10.15am
Training starts at approximately 10.30am
Dreamtime Laguntas Dance rehearsal after training

Due to AFL protocols, player are currently unable to do signings.

WHAT ARE WE WEARING?

Richmond will be wearing the 2022 Dreamtime Guernsey.

VFL

Round 9
Richmond v Essendon
MCG
Gates 1, 2, 3 & 6 will open at 2.30pm for a 2.45pm bounce.

In order to attend the VFL match at the MCG, you must hold a ticket for the Richmond v Essendon AFL game at 7.30pm.

ROAR STORE

The Roar Store will be open from 10.00am on match day right through to the opening bounce and will then re-open for an hour after the final siren.

You can always shop online for the latest Roar Store merchandise.

LAST TIME WE MET

ESSENDON 1.2 5.4 8.10 12.12 (84)
RICHMOND 4.3 8.7 12.8 19.9 (123)

GOALS
Essendon: Ham 3, Hooker 3, Waterman 2, Cox, Langford, Phillips, Stringer
Richmond: Bolton 3, Castagna 3, Martin 3, Coleman-Jones 2, Graham 2, Riewoldt 2, Balta, Caddy, McIntosh, Rioli

BEST
Essendon: Parish, Merrett, Langford, Hooker, Cox, Ham, Hind
Richmond: Martin, Bolton, Grimes, Graham, Castagna, Prestia, Chol

RICHMOND MEMBERSHIP

Guarantee a reserved seat for Dreamtime at the 'G and become a member in 2022. The best way to access games in 2022 is by purchasing a membership and enjoy being able to attend all Richmond matches in Melbourne, find out more or call 1300 742 466 if you have any concerns or questions relating to your 2022 membership.

If you have any membership or ticket related questions on game day, please head to our Club Hub. The friendly Membership team will help you with any enquiries you have on the day.

Location: Outside of Gate 3
Open: 5.00pm
Close: Start of the 2nd quarter

FUNCTIONS & EVENTS

Elevate your match day access with Strong and Bold Hospitality and experiences. Our Strong and Bold Hospitality provides the opportunity to host family, friends or guests in an environment tailored to your preference. From casual to premium functions and corporate suites there's something for everyone in season 2022.

Whether it be in our official Presidents Function within the glass-fronted Olympic Room, within our newly renovated Corporate Suites or at our all-inclusive Beyond the Boundary cocktail functions that will impress. For more information or to book, click here.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Richmond made it four wins in a row with a dominant 11.14 (80) to 7.6 (48) win against Essendon in Saturday night's Dreamtime at the 'G.

The Bombers came out with intent in the opening quarter, tackling hard and flying the flag in physical confrontations, yet they sat seven-points in arrears at the first break.

Richmond took a measure of control through the second term to enter half-time with a 26-point lead, then extended it by a single point at the final change.

The Tigers took control from there, never letting their opponents get a sniff on the way to a fourth consecutive win.

But the win could come at a cost for the Tigers, with two premiership stars – Tom Lynch and Kane Lambert – both sitting out the final quarter with injury concerns as the Tigers strolled to a 32-point win in front of 70,226 people.

With Lynch having an off night in front of goal, kicking 0.4 before he exited the game late in the third quarter, triple Coleman Medallist Jack Riewoldt was the star of the show inside 50, finishing with 4.2 and dishing off a couple of others in a superb performance by the veteran Tiger.

Star midfielder Dion Prestia dominated from the opening bounce to win the Yiooken Award for best on ground, finishing with 36 disposals and six clearances in a dominant display, while Liam Baker and Jayden Short were both enormous for the Tigers.

Maurice Rioli Jnr. ensured his first Dreamtime appearance was a memorable one, producing two magic moments in the second quarter in a performance that would have made his famous father – 1982 Norm Smith Medal winner Maurice Rioli snr – incredibly proud. Rioli's nephew, Daniel Rioli, also starred for the Tigers amassing a personal best 26 disposals.

RICHMOND 2.3 7.5 9.12 11.14 (80)
ESSENDON 1.2 3.3 6.3 7.6 (48)

GOALS
Richmond: Riewoldt 4, M. Rioli 2, Bolton 2, Castagna, Edwards, Soldo
Essendon: Hobbs2, Francis, Bryan, Shiel, Waterman, Perkins

BEST
Richmond: Prestia, Baker, Short, Riewoldt, Nankervis, D.Rioli, Vlastuin
Essendon: Parish, Merrett, Redman, Laverde, Heppell

INJURIES
Richmond: Lambert (hip), Lynch (hamstring)
Essendon: Perkins, Shiel (calf), Guelfi

SUBSTITUTES
Richmond: Jake Aarts replaced Kane Lambert in the third quarter
Essendon: Tex Wanganeen replaced Matt Guelfi in the fourth quarter

Reports: Mason Redman (Essendon) reported for striking Dion Prestia (Richmond) in the second quarter

Crowd: 70, 226