Ivan Soldo wins a ruck contest in Saturday night's clash against Essendon.

Robust Richmond premiership ruckman Ivan Soldo produced a breakout performance in last night’s Dreamtime in Darwin clash with Essendon at TIO Stadium.

Soldo, in his 33rd game of AFL football, played a key role in the Tigers’ 12-point win with strong ruckwork at the centre bounces and plenty of productive around-the-ground involvement.

He had an AFL career-high 17 disposals, career-high 12 contested possessions, career-high nine intercepts, and career-high 186 metres, to go with four marks, five clearances and game-high 19 hit-outs.

The 24-year-old is currently ranked seventh in the competition this season for total hit-outs.

DREAMTIME IN DARWIN WRAP UP
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    Watch Damien Hardwick's press conference after the round 13 match against Essendon.

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  • 06:06

    Round 13: Match highlights

    Watch the highlights from the Dreamtime in Darwin match against Essendon.

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  • 00:25

    Team song: Richmond

    Watch the Tigers celebrate their round 13 win

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  • 03:33

    Round 13: Shai Bolton wins best on ground

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  • 01:51

    Round 13: Rioli 'I'm going to treasure this for the rest of my life'

    Daniel Rioli chats to the media following the Round 13 win over Essendon.

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  • 01:09

    Round 13: Martin 'Probably my favorite game of the year'

    Dustin Martin chats to the media following the Round 13 win over Essendon.

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  • 00:32

    Round 13: Lynch holds on to mark despite heavy collision

    Essendon backman Adam Saad goes his hardest in this contest with Tom Lynch.

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  • 00:15

    Round 13: Dusty in the goal square

    If Dusty has the ball in the goal square there is usually only one result.

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  • 00:15

    Round 13: Bolton with the snap

    Shai Bolton is front and centre and kicks an important goal for the Tiges.

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  • 00:16

    Round 13: Grimes takes a hanger

    Dylan Grimes flies and takes a great mark.

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  • 02:08

    Round 13: Richard Fejo delivers welcome to Dreamtime in Darwin

    Watch the pre-match ceremony for the first-ever Dreamtime match held in Darwin.

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