Richmond are back in the AFL top-eight after shrugging off a severe defence disruption to run away from Port Adelaide in a 38-point win.
The Tigers blew open the contest with a seven goals third-quarter burst to set up the 16.13 (109) to 10.11 (71) victory at Adelaide Oval.
It was as if the Tigers sniffed finals action again with their maniacal attack on the ball after an even first half to take control despite losing a key backman for the entire second half.
A backline already missing co-captain Dylan Grimes had to defend the entire second half without another premiership hero in Nick Vlastuin, who was subbed out with a rib injury in the opening minute of the third quarter.
Richmond covered the limitations down back by simply denying the Power the ability to go forward and get within range.
While the Tigers had viable targets with Tom Lynch and Shai Bolton each booting four goals, the home team lacked firepower up forward and was even forced to throw Charlie Dixon into the ruck in the second half to try to counter the Tigers' rampaging Toby Nankervis.
The only downside for the triumphant Tigers was a striking charge against wingman Kamdyn McIntosh and possible citing of former skipper Trent Cotchin for a sling tackle.
But overall this was another example of why any premiership contender would fear facing Richmond in September as the Tigers ran the Power raged with slick ball movement and an ability to take risks to get the ball quickly to its imposing targets up forward.
And the Tigers posted their biggest win against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval without any scoreboard contribution from veteran Jack Riewoldt.
Bolton, who was goalless when the Tigers beat the Power by 12 points in round 13, further enhanced his standing as one of the game's most exciting players.
He was a constant danger up forward with his lightning speed and clean hands.
And he helped set up the Tigers' second-half onslaught with a goal after the quarter-time siren and another seconds before the half-time siren.
Cotching, Richmond's experienced midfield leader, may come under match review scrutiny for a sling tackle on Power counterpart Ollie Wines midway through the opening quarter.
The Tigers' inaccuracy within scoring range proved costly during a dominant first term when they led the inside 50 count 16-7 and it prevented them from taking a far more sizeable advantage than nine points into the first break.
In contrast, the Power made the most of limited chances and then worked back into the contest through the centre takeaway control from the onballers led by Wines and Travis Boak.
With so much on the line for both teams, it was little wonder the ball carrier had to endure finals-type pressure which resulted in regular turnovers and rebound out of defence.
And both combatants would have liked their winning chances during a welcome breather at halftime.
The Power posted the first goal after the restart, but any hopes of a hometown upset were snuffed out by three Lynch goals in Richmond's 7.4 to 3.2 third term.
