Little separates these two talented, young, developing teams and the latest installment in this proud rivalry promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have plenty on the line, with just one win each since their last meeting in the 2011 Dreamtime game.
It is the perfect recipe for another modern-day blockbuster between two traditional Victorian rivals in front of a packed house at the MCG.
As part of the celebration for this Saturday night’s Clash of the Sash, supporters of both clubs will be encouraged to wear their preferred sash to the game, with prizes for those who don the famous red or yellow sash.
Essendon and Richmond are two of only three AFL/VFL teams to have worn a traditional across-the-chest sash (the other being South Melbourne in it early years). The Bombers have worn their sash since 1877 (134-year history,) while the Tigers have had theirs since 1914 (97-year history).
In addition to the fight for the precious four premiership points, the two teams will wage a social media battle with the losing team having to change their Facebook and Twitter avatar to the winning team’s logo for two days.
The last time these two teams met, Richmond triumphed in front of nearly 84,000 fans, in the annual Dreamtime at the ‘G blockbuster. Can the Bombers square the ledger in 2011, or will the Tiger roar prevail again?
Put on your battle armour and join the fight at this Saturday night’s Clash of the Sash.
RICHMOND v ESSENDON SNAPSHOT
- Richmond and Essendon have played 188 times, with the Tigers winning 84, losing 100 and drawing four.
- Richmond last defeated Essendon in Round 9, 2011 at the MCG – 16.9 (105) to 13.11 (89).
- Richmond has won seven and lost three of its past 10 games against Essendon.
- Richmond and Essendon have met in nine league finals, with the Tigers winning five and losing four.
- Richmond and Essendon have met in two Grand Finals, with the Tigers winning one (1943) and losing one (1942).
- Richmond’s best winning sequence against Essendon is 11, from 1914-21.
- Richmond’s longest losing sequence against Essendon is seven, from 1987-91.
- Richmond’s highest score against Essendon is 25.22 (172), in Round 3, 1982 at the MCG.
- Richmond’s lowest score against Essendon is 3.11 (29), in Round 2, 1911 at Punt Road.
- Richmond’s greatest winning margin against Essendon is 74 points, in Round 21, 1970 at the MCG, and Round 18, 1983 at Windy Hill.
- Richmond’s greatest losing margin against Essendon is 125 points, in Round 2, 1960 at Punt Road.
- The most goals kicked by a Richmond player in a match against Essendon is 10 by Dick Harris, in Round 3, 1944 at Windy Hill.
- Richmond’s biggest-ever crowd against Essendon is 90,564, in Round 3, 1982 at the MCG.
