Hawthorn has put on a clinic at the MCG, dismantling Richmond to record a 70-point win on Sunday. 

It was one of the most complete performances of the season from the Hawks, defeating the Tigers 18.14 (122) to 6.16 (52) victory.

Despite being smashed in the first three quarters, Richmond continued to fight all day, booting three goals to two to win the final term. 

Midfield maestro Tim Taranto was busy for the Tigers with a team-high 27 disposals, while veteran defender Nathan Broad did a good job clamping Hawthorn's Jack Gunston. 

Key forward Tom Lynch struggled throughout the afternoon with limited supply, but gave Tigers fans something to smile about when he slotted his 500th career goal late in the fourth term.

Richmond is left to lick its wounds and reset ahead of a clash against the Western Bulldogs next week.

RICHMOND    0.5   2.6   3.11   6.16 (52)
HAWTHORN    5.4   12.9   16.11   18.14 (122)

GOALS
Richmond: Retschko, Lefau, Lalor, Brown, Lynch, McAuliffe
Hawthorn: Lewis 5, Watson 5, McCabe, Battle, Impey, Gunston, Greeves, Sicily, Chol, Mraz

BEST
Richmond: Taranto, Retschko, Broad, Hotton, Prestia
Hawthorn: Lewis, Watson, Impey, C.Macdonald, Hardwick, Battle, D'Ambrosio

INJURIES
Richmond: Hotton (ankle), Green (concussion)
Hawthorn: Ginnivan (back soreness)

Crowd: 49,127 at the MCG