We matched them for effort last year (IIRC won the CP, clearances) - what killed us was we had was one of our least polished, least skilful sides in for the year. I think, again, it'll come down to execution.The Tigers seem to lift for this fixture and while the Bombers are in great form, gut feeling and my personal opinion think Richmond might just get over the line.
Although Essendon could quite easily come out and win by plenty and prove me wrong.
Undeniable that Richmond are much improved, but Essendon's pressure so far has been top-notch, and Richmond have faltered, lost their nerve & let sides in (as young sides do)
Very young backline, and we'll put them under a lot of pressure.
That's what I can see happening again - Tigs up and about, in it til quite late, then a few boo-boos and annoying little buggers like Davey & Jetta getting on the end of it, for a 3 goal win.