Richmond suffered a 46-point loss to Melbourne on Sunday afternoon.

Here are some key statistical figures from the Round 18 MCG clash.

26, 1...Tim Taranto's disposal count, along with a spinning goal in the first quarter. The reigning Jack Dyer Medallist continued his standout campaign on Sunday, and he started on fire, with 14 opening quarter disposals.

5, 5, 5...Taranto's score involvements, tackles and clearances.

8...intercepts from Nick Vlastuin, who was back to his best, repelling several Demon attacks.

23, 11, 5...disposals, contested possessions and intercepts from James Trezise, who is building a strong patch of form for the Tigers.

1...sensational goal from Zane Peucker on debut, who joined the first-kick, first-goal club.

2, 8, 6...goals, clearances and score involvements from captain Toby Nankervis. 

42-36...the clearance count in Richmond's favour, as the Tiger midfield continues to gel with an influx of youth.

14, 2, 5...disposals, goals and score involvements from Sam Cumming, who has established that he belongs on an AFL field in his debut season.

2...Jasper Alger goals, taking his tally to 13 in his past six games.

54, 24...pressure points and pressure acts from rising youngster Taj Hotton.

18, 4, 438...disposals, clearances and metres gained by hard-running wingman Patrick Retschko.

11, 11...spoils and one percenters by mid-season draftee Kye Annand. 

21, 4...Kane McAuliffe's disposal and clearance count, as he quietly continues to achieve at the highest level.

20, 430...Sam Banks disposals and metres gained.