June 09 2022: just over twenty one thousand spectators braved a chilly winter night at the MCG to watch the traditional “eight point game” between Port Adelaide and Richmond – the winner of this round 13 match earning 8 coveted AFL Premiership points, and putting the heat on both clubs to fight for a seat in the top eight this September.

Richmond goes into the game in 10th place with 24 points, after having the weekend off during the AFL midseason break, while Port Adelaide is in 12th place with 20 points.

Both sides have their eye on the prize – the winner underneath the spotlights making enormous progress and recovering ground lost by the season’s home-and-away openers (Port Adelaide 0-5, Richmond 1-3).

The stakes are high – either Port Adelaide ultimately ties the score at 6-6- to become the most formidable team outside the top 8 today or Richmond could widen the gap with Port Adelaide to 8 premiership points.

Port Adelaide and Richmond’s two games in Round 13 (June 9th) and Round 21 (July 21) will determine the ultimate top 8 in 2022, by awarding eight premiership points.

The tension is evident, as all players are focused on securing their side’s finals spot and are aware of the pressing need to bring their A-game.

For Tigers fans not only is Round 13 high stakes but it also marks Dylan Grimes’ journey to his 200 game milestone, with fans eager to see how their beloved player will perform in such a meaningful match.

With both sides working as tight units and kicking some impeccable goals, and fans at the edge of their seats roaring for their teams, the atmosphere remained intense – Adelaide leading and then Richmond and vice versa.

Nevertheless, the Tigers rallied and won the game 11.11(77) – 10.5(65), moving into the top eight with a 7-5 record and dropping the Power to 5-7.