The 37 scoring shots by Richmond in last Friday night’s 45-point win against Essendon (13.24), was the most it has recorded in a clash with the Bombers for 30 years.

Round 3, 1982 was the previous time the Tigers had more scoring shots in an Essendon encounter.

On that occasion, a massive crowd of 90,564 flocked to the MCG for the Easter Monday battle between the two teams, which Richmond won - 25.22 (172) to 16.14 (110).

Last Friday night’s victory also was the Tigers’ biggest over the Bombers in 25 years.
You have to go back to Round 3, 1987 to find the last time Richmond beat Essendon by a bigger margin.

On that occasion, the Tigers triumphed by 46 points - 19.16 (130) to 12.12 (84), before a paltry MCG crowd of 27,528.