Tigers ruckman Ty Vickery in action at Frankston Oval. Source: Chris Eastman / News Limited
IT was a draw between Richmond and Frankston in the VFL yesterday, but a number of key Tigers are knocking on the door.
The Dolphins, who trailed by 28 points at three-quarter time, fought back admirably in the 15.9 (99) to 14.15 (99) clash.
It was the fourth-straight week the Dolphins have been competitive late yet unable to snatch their first victory of the season.
Out-of-favour Tigers forward Tyrone Vickery improved from last week's quiet performance with 17 disposals, seven marks and three goals.
Two majors came late in the fourth quarter to halt the Dolphins' charge.
"He (Vickery) was much better," Richmond VFL coach Tim Clarke said.
"He competed really well. His attitude has been terrific since he's been down here (and) is a thing that'll get him back in the seniors (and) make him a good player."
Recruit Anthony Miles, who Clarke said has been one of the team's "best players all year", was a standout for the Tigers with 30 disposals and 13 clearances.
Tyrone Vickery gets a kick away against Frankston on Good Friday. Source: News Limited
Miles claimed the Tigers' Anzac Day medal.
Aaron Edwards also had 26 touches and kicked two goals.
Clarke said youngster Ben Lennon (18 disposals) also impressed in his three quarters of game time, but still had some work to do.
"We view him as a really exciting player," Clarke said.
"He's just learning the tricks of the trade as a defender at the moment. It's only matter of time before he plays senior footy."
Lennon was taken off at three-quarter time as an emergency for the AFL game on Sunday.
Forward Liam McBean continued to excite after snagging three first-half goals, despite a quieter second half.
Tigers forward Todd Elton in action. Source: News Limited
Richmond looked comfortable at the final break before the Dolphins came charging.
Led by Shane Hockey in the midfield, Frankston ran down Richmond with crunch goals from Michael Lourey, Shannon Taylor and Khan Haretuku cutting the margin to six points.
Tim Harper's dribble goal for the Dolphins in the 31st minute levelled the scores before the siren blew.
Ruckman Russell Gabriel fought admirably for Frankston, alongside Nicholas Newman.
Livewire forward Ziggy Alwan hobbled off the ground in the dying stages.
In the other Anzac Day fixture Footscray rebounded strongly from last week's loss with a dominant 166-point win over Bendigo last night.
While Footscray boasted 13 goalkickers, young Western Bulldog Clay Smith stood tallest.
Smith gathered 35 disposals and kicked three goals to put his hand up for an AFL recall.
The 20-year-old is returning from a knee reconstruction after rupturing his ACL in Round 16 last season.
Jason Johannisen was also impressive for Footscray with five goals, while Fletcher Roberts showed strong poise in defence.
Meanwhile, North Melbourne skipper Andrew Swallow has been listed for VFL-affiliate North Ballarat in Sunday's clash with Geelong.
Swallow hasn't played since Round 18 last season after battling an achilles injury.
Saints forward Beau Maister is also set to play for Sandringham against Casey on Sunday after missing last week, and could line up on Demons defender Colin Garland who continues to push for a recall.
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