West Coast have been comprehensively beaten in one of the club's biggest losses.

The 109 point defeat to the Tigers was the Eagles' largest loss at Optus Stadium and heaviest defeat since 2008. 

The Eagles have endured numerous injuries to key players and a raft of players entering health and safety protocols this season, compounding their challenges but their recent run is alarming, with the side sliding to 1-6.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Josh J. Kennedy and Shannon Hurn of the Eagles walk from the field at the half time break during the round seven AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on April 29, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

Eagles legend Josh Kennedy managed to reach a significant milestone late in the match by kicking his 700th goal becoming the 25th player to reach the mark in VFL/AFL history.

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For the Tigers, the win snaps their two-game losing run and improves their record to 3-4, even without rested veterans Trent Cotchin and Robbie Tarrant plus with Dustin Martin only returning to training earlier in the week.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Greg Clark of the Eagles marks the ball during the 2022 AFL Round 07 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on April 29, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos)

Tom Lynch marked his 200th AFL game with a seven-goal haul and eight contested marks, while Jack Riewoldt helped himself to four majors.

Shai Bolton kicked three with 30 disposals and 15 score involvements, and Jason Castagna, Maurice Rioli jnr and Kamdyn McIntosh dined out with three majors each. Jayden Short was handed a rare run in midfield in Cotchin's absence and was outstanding with 31 disposals.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Maurice Rioli of the Tigers breaks clear from Liam Duggan of the Eagles during the round seven AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on April 29, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

Remarkably Richmond's first 11 goals all came from turnovers, with the Eagles' disconnected ball movement allowing the Tigers to toy with them at times. Richmond kicked 20.8 for the game from turnovers.

Two weeks ago, Sydney blew away the Eagles on Good Friday at the same venue, leading by 58 points at half-time after 20 scoring shots to two, and the Tigers dominated the first half in similar circumstances, opening up a 63-point lead.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Josh J. Kennedy of the Eagles celebrates after scoring his 700th goal during the 2022 AFL Round 07 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on April 29, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos)

West Coast conceded nine consecutive goals for the first time ever at Optus Stadium as the club hit another new low after second-gamer Luka Strnadica kicked his first AFL goal in the first term.

Kennedy kicked four second-half goals in a rare bright point for the home side while debutant Greg Clark had 24 touches.

Spearhead milestones
Lynch reached another milestone in his 200th AFL game, with his second major bringing up his 400th career goal. The former Gold Coast forward had 12 shots on goal for the game, finishing with 7.5. Down the other end, Kennedy's four second-half goals took him to 700 career majors, celebrating in the final quarter despite the side trailing by triple figures. Kennedy becomes the 25th player to reach the 700-goal mark.

Riolis in numbers
Three Riolis appeared in the clash to contrasting fortunes, with West Coast's Willie Rioli subbed off at half-time with a hamstring injury with seven disposals and no goals until that point. Maurice Rioli jnr offered an insight into his potential in his third AFL game with three goals, taking his career tally to five including two in a minute in the third term, while he also had nine score involvements. Daniel Rioli accumulated 23 disposals off half-back.

WEST COAST        1.2       2.4       4.7        8.8 (56)
RICHMOND           7.3      12.7     18.11     25.15 (165) 

GOALS  
West Coast: Kennedy 4, Strnadica, Ryan, Darling, Kelly


Richmond: Lynch 7, Riewoldt 4, Bolton 3, M.Rioli 3, McIntosh 3, Castagna 2, Prestia, Soldo, Nankervis

BEST  
West Coast: Kennedy, Redden, Duggan, Clark
Richmond: Short, Lynch, Bolton, Lambert, Vlastuin, Nankervis

INJURIES  
West Coast: Rioli (hamstring)
Richmond: Prestia (ankle)

LATE CHANGES
West Coast: Tom Barrass (hamstring) replaced in selected by Hugh Dixon


Richmond: Nil

SUBSTITUTES  
West Coast: Andrew Gaff (replaced Willie Rioli at half-time)
Richmond: Jack Ross (replaced Dion Prestia in the third quarter)