It‘s normally associated with a momentum swing during that term, which results in one side seizing the initiative and going on to win the game, thereby, theoretically, moving a step closer to the ultimate prize - the premiership.
Analysis of Richmond’s quarter-by-quarter scores throughout the first 12 rounds of the 2012 season shows that the Tigershave performed best, overall, in the so-called premiership quarter.
They have outscored their opposition in nine of 12 games (v Carlton, Melbourne, Geelong, West Coast, Essendon, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Fremantle, GWS).
The team’s second-best quarter has been the opening term, which it has won on eight occasions (v Carlton, Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Sydney, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Fremantle, GWS).
Richmond is slightly ahead in last quarters, having won six (v Collingwood, Geelong, Port Adelaide, Sydney, Essendon, Hawthorn) and drawn one (Melbourne).
In stark contrast, however, the Tigers have won just two of 12 second quarters so far this season (v Port Adelaide, Hawthorn).
So, overall, Richmond has outscored its opposition in 25 out of a possible 48 quarters, and drawn one.
Those figures pretty much match the team’s total win-loss ratio of 6-6 after 12 rounds of the season.
