Footscray proved no match for Richmond in the Victorian Premier Cricket T20 grand final on Australia Day.
Hoping to get an early piece of silverware this season, the Bulldogs entered the match without Travis Dean and Dylan Brasher.
The Bulldogs were sent in by the Tigers and were soon in trouble at 4-21.
A couple of small partnerships pushed the Bulldogs total up towards 100.
The tail ensured the Bulldogs were able to post something that Richmond could chase, finishing 8-124.
Jack Prestwidge top scored with 30 off 33 balls.
A run a ball 22 from Bailey Toseland was also crucial in the innings.
Joshua Sawrey took three wickets for Richmond.
Richmond got off to a solid start and put on 40 for the first wicket with both batters going at more than a run a ball.
The Tigers top order ensured the job got done with the side hitting the winning runs with nearly four overs remaining.
Richmond finished 2-125.
James Doherty finished 57 not out off 49 balls.
Aiman Nadeem was the wicket taker for the Bulldogs.
Footscray will be back in action on Saturday for day two of its match with Casey South Melbourne.
Casey will resume at 0-15 in reply to 206.
