Richmond will meet Essendon this Sunday in Round 3 of the 2026 NAB AFLW Premiership Season.

Round 3
Dreamtime in Darwin 
Essendon v Richmond 
Sunday, August 30 
6:50pm ACST (7:20pm AEST), TIO Stadium

BROADCAST INFORMATION

This match will be broadcast on 7mate and Fox Footy from 7:00pm, and live on Kayo, Binge and steaming on 7plus.

WHAT WE'RE WEARING

Richmond will be wearing the 2026 Dreamtime Guernsey and black shorts.

In the spirit of the game, our AFLW team will proudly wear the same Dreamtime guernsey design first worn for this year for our AFL Dreamtime at the ‘G. This design was proudly designed by Tiger legend Michael Mitchell alongside his daughters, Meghan and Sam. 

Membership
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Ticketing
Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster here. Adult ticket prices are $15 and people UNDER 14 GO FREE.

Our AFLW Members can scan in using their digital membership card via the Richmond FC app. If you need help accessing the app click here for our FAQ’s.

Roar Strore
Can't make it to the game in Darwin? You can always shop online for the latest Roar Store merchandise and deck yourself out in the latest AFLW range! 

PRE-GAME

Open Training
Saturday, August 29
TIO Stadium
Training from 9am – 10am

Players will be available for a short signing session following training

For more information & upcoming sessions, click here.

FOOTY FEST - ‘AFLW Dreamtime Social’

Sunday, August 30
TIO Stadium, Darwin
2:00pm – 6:00pm

Bringing together live music, activities for the kids, iconic local cocktails from Hanky Panky Lounge, Bar Cartel's, and a variety of food from your sunset favourites.  Featuring live performances from Yung Milla, Nikalya, Jaxon De Santis + Checkers and Srey from Marmalade!

MATCH DAY

Post Game Meet and Greets
The Boundary Club by W is back this season for your exclusive AFLW access to the team. Hang around post-game to meet the players, grab a selfie or a signature and show your support.

GETTING TO THE GAME

Access via public bus: Public buses operate the number 5 service along Abala Road with a stop at TIO Stadium. For information, including route details and timetables, visit the City of Darwin website.

ACCESS & INCLUSION

If you require assistance in obtaining accessible seating or have a companion card or special needs, please phone the Ticketmaster accessibility support line 1300 446 925 (Mon-Fri between 9am to 5pm AEDT).

Carpentaria Accessible Viewing Platform

For those requiring an accessible area to enjoy the match, we are excited to provide you with access to the Carpentaria Accessible Platform at the Airport End of the venue. Alternatively, there are limited wheelchair viewing bays available within the Maurice Rioli Grandstand.

If you require assistance, please visit the Carpentaria assistance marquee located within the Bonson Gate or ask one of the friendly event staff.

Sensory Bags

Sensory bags, equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools and visual cue cards are available to all guests who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. You will require photo ID to obtain the use of a sensory bag.

Animals & Service Dogs

All animals (except Service Dogs) are not permitted within the venue. Please ensure you bring along all required documentation and evidence to ensure you and your service companion are permitted in the venue.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow the official social media channels of Richmond's AFLW team across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Twitter for all the latest news and behind-the-scenes action on game day.

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Richmond has won a Dreamtime in Darwin classic, with spearhead Caitlin Greiser's third goal pinching a five-point win over Essendon with 70 seconds left on the clock.

The 5.8 (38) to 4.9 (33) victory at TIO Stadium marks Richmond's first AFLW victory in the Top End, the Tigers having ground out the win after trailing for most of the match.

In a game that was played under the heat policy, with longer breaks at every interval, the temperature sat at 28 degrees at the opening siren, although the heat wasn't quite as oppressive as in Darwin Dreamtimes past.

With slippery conditions nonetheless, it wasn't the cleanest game of football, but the intensity was high across all four quarters.

Richmond's key forwards Greiser and Olivia Wolmarans appeared to be troubling the Bombers early, but their very gettable set shots drifted wide, and it was Maddy Prespakis who was on fire early.

The Essendon star was being closely watched by both Dana East and Georgia Stubs, but kicked the opening two goals of the game and had 11 touches in the first term, despite spending a portion resting in forward 50.

Prespakis wasn't alone in her early dominance, with Georgia Nanscawen, Maggie Johnstone and Amy Gaylor finding plenty of the ball, as the Bombers controlled the stoppages in the first half, leading clearances 13-5.

The Tigers attacked the third term with renewed vigour, with Mackenzie Ford moved on the ball to provide some drive out of the contest, and the 21-year-old took the game by the scruff of the neck in a 10-minute purple patch as the Tigers closed the half-time gap of 14 to level.

With the clearance gap closed from eight to three by three-quarter time, the fourth term was simply going to be a case of whoever could control the midfield battle was going to win the game, and that turned out to be the Tigers, led by Mon Conti (28 disposals, nine clearances).

Nailbiting final-quarter heroics
With Essendon leading by the barest of margins at the final break, it was Richmond which dominated territory in the fourth term, but the Tigers just could not find a path to score, let alone kick a goal. Georgia Gee blew a crucial chance to push out the margin, her behind the first score of the fourth term coming 11 minutes in, before Katie Brennan's curling set shot slammed into the behind post. Greiser finally found some space, booting the ball over the AFLNT headquarters behind the goal and securing victory with 70 seconds to spare. It was a relief for the Tigers, who recorded 14-2 inside-50s for the term.

Greiser's GOTY contender – again
The Richmond spearhead already has one Goal of the Year under her belt, recognised for her goal-line heroics against Collingwood back in 2023, and put in a claim for a nomination (at the very least) in Darwin. With a bad goal miss already under her belt from the first quarter, Greiser was tucked up against the boundary line, and in two steps gathered and curled home a major from the tightest of angles, celebrating in style. 

ESSENDON   2.1   3.6   4.8   4.9 (33)
RICHMOND   0.2   1.4   4.7   5.8 (38)

GOALS
Essendon: Prespakis 2, Toogood 2
Richmond: Greiser 3, Conti, Grieves

BEST
Essendon: Prespakis, Wales, Nanscawen, Toogood, Clarke, Gaylor
Richmond: Conti, Greiser, Miller, Ford, Bacon, Wolmarans

INJURIES
Essendon: Nil
Richmond: Nil

Crowd: 4017 at TIO Stadium