Practice Match, 1987
Melbourne vs Richmond
Saturday March 21
Venue: MCG
Attendance: Unknown
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Melbourne | 4.1 | 11.5 | 19.6 | 22.9.141 |
| Richmond | 5.4 | 10.9 | 13.11 | 16.14.110 |
Melbourne win by 31 points
Goalkickers: David Williams 6, Tony Campbell 4, Warren Dean 2, Bret Bailey 2, Steve Turner 2, Doug Koop 2, Adrian Battiston 1, Peter Kiel 1, Stephen Newport 1, Greg Healy 1
Melbourne got off to a fast start in the scratch match but were nine points down at the first change, before narrowly sticking their nose in front at half time.
David Williams sparked the Demons by kicking five goals in the third quarter, including three in the first six minutes.
Best were Campbell, Viney and Connolly. Spalding sprained his ankle.
Media
Age - 23/03/1987
Inside Football - 25/03/1987