Round 15, 2012
Melbourne vs Richmond
Saturday July 8
Venue: MCG
Attendance: 46,773
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Melbourne | 1.0 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 11.12.78 |
| Richmond | 4.6 | 6.12 | 9.20 | 13.23.101 |
Richmond win by 23 points
Goalkickers: Stefan Martin 2, Rohan Bail 1, Jamie Bennell 1, Sam Blease 1, Colin Garland 1, Nathan Jones 1, Jordie McKenzie 1, Jared Rivers 1, Colin Sylvia 1, Luke Tapscott 1
Brownlow Votes
2 - Nathan Jones
Milestones:
100 Games
Matthew Bate
The Tigers got out to a quick start and had three goals on the board before Melbourne even scored. The first goal, a running effort from the boundary line by Sam Blease, was quickly followed by a Richmond goal and the pattern of the day was set.
Melbourne would win the last three quarters, but never seriously threatened again. Disposal errors and a forward line lacking in targets again cost them, though when they did manage to get the ball forward they were quite potent considering the small amount of inside 50's.
A brief rally in the final term made the game interesting, but Richmond steadied and had a comfortable win despite the Demons more than doubling their score in the last quarter.
Best were Jones, Sylvia and Martin.
Brent Moloney replaced James Magner during the third quarter.