Richmond fought off a strong Collingwood challenge to record consecutive wins to start the 2017 season, with a 19-point victory at the MCG.
With skipper Trent Cotchin leading by example, and Dustin Martin proving a handful in attack, the Tigers finished with a flurry despite three finl-term goals from Magpie recruit Will Hoskin-Elliott.
Our Inside Football experts take a look at the individual performances of each player...
RICHMOND – 14.15 (99)
David ASTBURY – 4
Took White and had a generally hard night chasing the in-form Magpie. Stuck to his guns.
Dan BUTLER – 3
Eight disposals and a goal, the odd good moment, but things didn’t fall his way quite as they did in Round 1.
Josh CADDY – 5
Played forward a fair bit where he was a presence but managed only one goal. Fair night at the office.
Jason CASTAGNA – 3
Pressure forward bobbed up occasionally but didn’t trouble the scoreboard attendant.
Reece CONCA – 6
Steady game (18 disposals) and stood his strong body under some high balls in defence.
Trent COTCHIN – 8
Tigers’ leading disposal winner (26) and topped hard-edged game with two goals. Last 10 minutes superb.
Shane EDWARDS – 6
Created problems early up forward despite misses; sharked a well-read goal at a stoppage and made a crucial third-quarter intercept.
Brandon ELLIS – 5
Freak snapshot in third term to trigger a momentum swing. Otherwise quiet off a wing.
Ben GRIFFITHS – 2
Speccy in second term but head hit ground after a similar attempt in third. Pretty much summed up his night.
Shaun GRIGG – 5
Unusually unproductive until managed some crucial touches including lovely goal in final term.
Dylan GRIMES – 4
On Fasolo and although barely touched the ball probably took the honours due to the Magpie’s shocking finishing.
Bachar HOULI – 6
Slow start but wound up having a good night charging off half back; even managed a goal pushing forward late.
Kane LAMBERT – 3
Came off the bench to get involved with a dozen disposals forward of centre. Will it be enough to hold his place?
Ben LENNON – 5
Only six kicks and three tackles but seemed more involved than that. Lively at half forward.
Dustin MARTIN – 7
Wearing a shiner after early head clash. Kept in check but his possessions were telling and two late goals buried the Pies.
Toby NANKERVIS – 7
Gave Grundy something to think about, especially with his marking around ground. Tigers have a good one here.
Dion PRESTIA – 5
Puts himself in all the right places, although he often kicked under pressure and missed targets.
Alex RANCE – 6
Good duel with Moore, who he found slippery, but still a strong contributor.
Jack RIEWOLDT – 5
Thrown into the midfield after invisible first half which got him going. Two goals were important to the comeback.
Daniel RIOLI – 5
Worked hard between the 50-metre lines. Pace was a factor – this guy is becoming a player.
Jayden SHORT – 6
Returned in the back pocket, picked up Broomhead and won the contest after conceding some early touches.
Nick VLASTUIN – 5
Lined up on Mayne and had the edge. Went hard at every contest from half back.
COLLINGWOOD – 11.14 (80)
Taylor ADAMS – 7
Combative, bullocking game; suited by the scrappy contest. Eight tackles an indication of his work-rate.
James AISH – 2
Returned on a wing but still looks (and plays) like a first-year player. Lacks penetration in his play.
Jarryd BLAIR – 1
Totally ineffective for the second week running. Give Daicos a game.
Tim BROOMHEAD – 4
Lively opening (first goal) and did enough to persevere with. Been in the system long enough to be making his mark.
Jack CRISP – 3
Struggling for clean possession and often looks as though he miskicks the ball.
Alex FASOLO – 3
Has replaced Cloke as the momentum drainer in the Magpie attack: 0.6 from set shots this season.
Tyson GOLDSACK – 6
Blanketed Riewoldt in the first half but found the going much harder thereafter.
Brodie GRUNDY – 7
Hands full with Nankervis but got on top as the game wore on. Fine running goal in third term
Showed a touch of class and three goals from half forward kept the Pies in it.
Jeremy HOWE – 8
His proprioception (look it up) is the best in the league. In All-Australian nick as a defender with the lot.
Brayden MAYNARD – 4
On Lennon and lowered his colours. Still giving away rookie free kicks (including a late one that cost a crucial goal).
Chris MAYNE – 3
One nice goal on half time but missed sitter after a great tackle soon after. Not enough from the half million-dollar man.
Darcy MOORE – 5
A bit nippy for Rance and won the ball on the lead, but made only one of three gettable shots.
Scott PENDLEBURY – 8
Usual proportion of deft touches among 32 disposals; almost dragged his teammates over the line with a superb final term.
Tom PHILLIPS – 5
Picked up Edwards, who gave him grief early, but fought well and often in the chain running it out of defence.
Jackson RAMSAY – 2
Lively if a bit fumbly and only three kicks to his name out of a back pocket. Wouldn’t be happy with his game.
Ben REID – 7
Controlled the air at centre half back. Tiger forwards were reduced to taking improbable flies to counter he and Howe.
Henry SCHADE – 6
No job too difficult is his motto. Left foot is safe and he gets far more involved in attack than his departed predecessor Brown.
Started brightly, as he so often does, but became a non-factor. Only eight kicks not enough from his wing.
Josh SMITH – 6
Better than opening round at half back. Won the ball well and his right boot is very safe (16 kicks from 19 disposals).
Adam TRELOAR – 8
Proving well worth the two first-round picks the Pies sacrificed (and he’s all paid up now); 35 disposals and two fine goals.
Jesse WHITE – 7
Again the Pies’ best forward. Suddenly showing footy smarts (apart from a late bump) to go with his athleticism.