2001 Qualifying Final
| Essendon |  | Richmond |
| ¼ Time | ½ Time | ¾ Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon | 4,5 (35) | 8,5 (53) | 12,8 (80) | 17,11 (113) |
| Richmond | 1,4 (10) | 2,7 (19) | 4,10 (34) | 5,13 (43) |
Essendon, tonight proved, it isn't out of Premiership contention with a convincing win over Richmond, who only one week earlier gave the Dons something to think about. Full match stats at the official AFL website.
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| The crowd invades the ground after Matthew Lloyd kicks his 100th goal |