Tigers can separate themselves tonight: Lyon

Former Melbourne captain Garry Lyon believes Richmond can consolidate their position as the best team in the competition if they record a strong win over the Demons tonight.

The Tigers could finish Round 5 on top of the ladder on percentage if they defeat Melbourne, and Lyon believes that would be a fair representation of where the reigning premiers sit.

“I think Richmond can separate themselves from 17 other sides with a really solid and comprehensive win,” he told SEN Breakfast.

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Damien Hardwick’s men are coming off a 93-point thumping of the Brisbane Lions, while Melbourne is hoping to bounce back from an embarrassing 67-point loss to Hawthorn, which makes the stakes just as high for them.

“Melbourne puts themselves back in the conversation if they win,” Lyon said.

“There is so much riding on it.”

You can listen to the Demons v Tigers blockbuster tonight live on 1116 SEN from 6:00pm with Anthony Hudson, Stephen Quartermain, Terry Wallace, Adam Cooney and Abbey Holmes.