A strong start saw Richmond take an early lead over Williamstown, however, the Tigers weren't able to sustain the level, going down by 21 points at DSV Stadium. Jake Batchelor assesses the performance of each player.

Kaleb Smith (30 disposals, 10 intercepts, 83% disposal efficiency)
“He had a really strong game, making smart decisions with the ball in hand, and he took some courageous marks going back with the flight as well, so I was really proud of his efforts in his second game back.”

Lachy Wilson (16 disposals, eight tackles, one goal) 
“He played as an inside mid. He didn’t quite have the pop and the speed on the weekend like he normally does, but he contributed to our midfield, and it was great to see him get a goal.”

Harry Scott (24 disposals, six tackles, five clearances) 
“He got the ball in his hands, but I felt he was a bit rushed and lacked a bit of composure, strength and power that he has exhibited over the whole year. I'm expecting him to bounce back.”

Joel Garner (10 disposals, 10 tackles) 
“He had a quiet game compared to his high standards. He didn’t cover the ground as well as he had previously, but we swung him forward late, and he had some good impact.”

Austin Johnson (19 disposals, 13 kicks, four marks) 
“Played at the half back for us and gave us some really good drive, winning some one v one contests when needed.”

Lachlan Street (21 disposals, 15 kicks, four intercepts) 
“Played as a full-time defender this week, making some good decisions with the ball in hand, and his skill execution was really strong, so we will look to explore that again this week, potentially.”

Nicholas Girolami (12 disposals, one goal) 
“He battled strongly ahead of the ball against multiple spares and against key defenders who intercept the ball really well.”

Jacob Koschitzke (nine disposals, six tackles, two clearances) 
"He didn’t have the same impact as previous weeks, but his ability to compete and his effort there showed some really good fight for us, which was really important."

Liam George (12 disposals, one goal, four marks) 
“It was the tale of two halves for him. He started slow and was a bit fumbly, but his second half was a lot better. He drove through tackles and put his body on the line, spending some time with the ball. Great growth from him in the second half.”

Nicholas Collier (11 disposals, 81.8% disposal efficiency, seven kicks)
“I was really proud of his game. He got back well defensively. He knows what we want to achieve as a footy team and gets really frustrated when we don’t get it, which is a great sign, so I might look to give him a different opportunity this week at times.”

Oliver Hayes-Brown (10 disposals, 22 hitouts)
“It was his first game back in a while, and he had a good battle against (Tom) Downie. He was a bit rusty with his ruck work and follow-up, but he will be better for the run.”

Massimo Raso (14 disposals, seven kicks)
“He took another step forward this week, earning some midfield minutes and showed that he is definitely capable in there.”

Nicholas Guiney (13 disposals, eight kicks, four intercepts)
“Uncharacteristically, he was a little bit slow defensively, but he got better as the game went on with his physicality. However, we will be looking to get a four-quarter performance out of him this week.”

Sam Toner (12 disposals, seven handballs)
“Started like a house on fire, through defensive positioning and displayed strong fundamentals, but that dropped away as the game went on, so once again looking for a four-quarter performance.”

Tom McKenzie (14 disposals, nine handballs)
“Played as an inside mid and probably didn’t have the speed or power that we have seen from him previously, or the defensive awareness that we have seen from him previously, so we need him to bounce back this week.”

Sam Phillips (12 disposals, eight kicks)
“He had a good game on the wing and half back for us. He got out-marked a couple of times as a defender, where he not usually is for us, so it’s a good learning. He did have some great traits as a fat side winger.”

Mohammed Yassine (nine disposals, eight kicks)
"He got a corky early on but battled manfully throughout the game, which was important.”

Mutaz El Nour (nine disposals, seven kicks, five intercepts)
“Had an ok start to the game, but unfortunately hurt his shoulder in the third quarter and then he found a way to get back onto the ground for us, but unfortunately, he couldn’t finish off the game, so we will wait and see where he sits.”

Josh Gibcus (11 disposals, four marks, six intercepts)
“I thought he had a really good game against Brodie McLaughlin. He is always going to have opportunities at goal, and I think he is a great player, but I thought Gibo quelled his influence quite well for the number of entries that they had.”

Tom Ferguson (seven disposals)
“Tom started really well, and he was a really good outlet player for us. He has played a consistent role in our system, and his contest work will be a great opportunity for growth going forward.”

Jasper Alger (seven disposals, one goal)
“It was good to see him back out there. He played as a high half-forward and deep forward. He is just continually getting used to running different patterns based on what is required. For a first-year player, he is always important, and it was good to see him get a goal."

Joshua Pollocks (two disposals, two goals)
“Two touches for two goals, you can say he is quite efficient. He brought the ball to ground quite well at times, but the consistency with that, like the rest of the team, is an opportunity for growth.”

Liam Fawcett (five disposals)
“It was good to see him out there after a long layoff. He showed great aggression and drive, so looking forward to seeing him for a little bit longer on the park this week.”