IT WAS a victory for the true believers as the Tigers toppled GWS by 36 points to make their first Grand Final since 1982.

Check out all the best AFL Photos images from Richmond's brilliant win in front of 94,258 screaming fans.

Josh Caddy and Daniel Rioli celebrate an early goal to the fast-starting Tigers

Jason Castagna heads to earth after an spectacular attempt to mark

Dylan Shiel heads to the changerooms

David Astbury and Dylan Grimes wrestle with Josh Kelly and the Giants

Dylan Grimes catches Harrison Himmelberg in a marking contest in the first term

Brett Deledio, Dustin Martin and Aidan Corr contest the ball in the second term

Steve Johnson claims 'no contact' with Alex Rance right on half-time

Trent Cotchin leads from the front

Daniel Rioli breaks the game open with a brilliant goal in the third term

Toby Greene tries to shrug off Dylan Grimes

Tiger ruckman Toby Nankervis flies for a mark

Adam Tomlinson, who was one of the Giants' best, burns off Josh Caddy

Dusty, Rioli and Castagna celebrate as the Tigers book a Grand Final spot

Dan Butler rejoices after his final-quarter goal ices the game for Richmond

The Tiger Army in full voice as their Grand Final dream is realised

Dustin Martin gets a taste for the glory after kicking a goal in the final term

A tearful Steve Johnson departs the MCG for the final time

The moment: Daniel Rioli and the Tiger Army celebrate on the final siren

Alex Rance consoles former teammate Brett Deledio after Richmond's win

The victorious Tigers belt out their song in the rooms