SUMMARY: After making a 3-0 start to the season, Richmond has suffered back-to-back defeats and needs to rebound from a heartbreaking one-point loss to Fremantle in Perth last Friday night. Geelong, meanwhile, is one of just three undefeated teams, having done enough against the Western Bulldogs in round five. After their round-four loss to Collingwood, Saturday night presents the Tigers with another chance to prove themselves against a competition heavyweight.

WHERE AND WHEN: MCG, Saturday May 4, 7.40pm
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LAST FIVE TIMES
R4, 2012, Geelong 11.9 (75) d Richmond 9.11 (65) at Simonds Stadium
R18, 2011, Geelong 17.11 (113) d Richmond 7.9 (51) at Etihad Stadium
R6, 2010, Geelong 24.17 (161) d Richmond 7.11 (53) at Simonds Stadium
R2, 2009, Geelong 15.15 (105) d Richmond 13.7 (85) at Simonds Stadium
R18, 2008, Geelong 20.14 (134) d Richmond 10.11 (71) at Etihad Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1. The Cats have dominated the Tigers in recent seasons, winning the last eight contests including five by more than 60 points.

2. Richmond last defeated Geelong in round nine, 2006, its only win from the past 16 contests between the sides.

3. This is the first MCG match between the sides since 2008 and the 38th overall, with 19 wins to 18 in the Cats' favour.

4. Richmond is ranked last for tackles this season, averaging only 47 per game.

5. Neither team has performed well with clearances in 2013. Richmond is ranked 13th; Geelong is last.

6. No team has taken the ball inside 50 more times in 2013 than Geelong, with an average of 63 per game.