Essendon secured a 23-point victory over Richmond in a challenging match at the MCG, despite deepening their injury crisis. The Bombers, who won 11.15 (81) to 8.10 (58), were led by debutant Angus Clarke, who scored three goals, while Nic Martin earned the Yiooken Medal for his 35-possession game. However, Essendon lost key players Kyle Langford and Zach Reid to injuries, with Langford already missing six games this season, as the team temporarily entered the top eight with a 6-4 record, while Richmond fell to 3-8.
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