Trent Cotchin has produced an outstanding captain's game to lead Richmond to a 19-point win over Collingwood at the MCG on Thursday night.

Cotchin had 26 possessions, kicked two goals and laid two crucial tackles in the last quarter as the Tigers won 14.15 (99) to 11.14 (80).

It is only the third time since 1995 that the Tigers have won their opening two games of the season.

The last time was 2013, when they returned to the finals.

Collingwood only had itself to blame - for the second week in a row the Pies paid dearly for goalkicking inaccuracy.

It is the first time they have made a 0-2 start to the season since 2005 and in Nathan Buckley's time as coach.

This is a crucial season for both Buckley and Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.

As the Pies repeatedly blew scoring chances, Buckley hit the wall in frustration and anger.

Richmond star Dustin Martin was not as dominant as round one, but he kicked the last two goals of the match to seal the result.

Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy also starred and, along with captain Scott Pendlebury, helped bring his team to within 10 points twice late in the game, but the Tigers held firm, kicking five goals to four in the last quarter.

Scores were level at quarter-time and, while Richmond looked better through the midfield, Collingwood's defence remained solid and, finally, the Magpies broke the deadlock.

They found key forward Darcy Moore by himself deep inside 50 and he goaled to give them back the lead.

Then Chris Mayne marked and goaled on the half-time siren and Collingwood had a handy 10-point advantage.

The Magpies extended their lead to 17 points early in the third term, but Richmond rallied as the game opened up.

Well held by Tyson Goldsack through the first half, star Tigers forward Jack Riewoldt kicked two third-term goals.

Small forward Daniel Rioli also became more prominent as the Magpies kept blowing their chances.

The Tigers nearly tripled their score in the third quarter, kicking 6.3 to 3.4 and led by seven points at the last change.

Richmond ruck-forward Ben Griffiths was forced out of the game when he landed heavily in a third-term marking contest.


MEDICAL ROOM
Richmond: Tall forward Ben Griffiths is the main concern for the Tigers after he suffered concussion in the third quarter, ending his night. Dustin Martin injured the right side of his face when bumping opponent James Aish in the first quarter, playing out the game with a black eye. The club checked him for facial injuries but let him play on and coach Damien Hardwick was not concerned about any serious damage. 

Collingwood: Tall forward Jesse White left the ground in the first quarter after injuring his right knee, placing ice on the kneecap in a short spell off the ground. He returned within 10 minutes, however, and played the match out. The Magpies had no other concerns. 

NEXT UP
Richmond hosts West Coast at the MCG next Saturday and will be aiming to go 3-0 for the first time since 2013. Collingwood will be under pressure to find its first win in hostile territory, travelling to tackle Sydney on Friday night at the SCG, where they have played just twice since 2000.        

COLLINGWOOD  2.4   5.10  7.13   11.14 (80)
RICHMOND         2.4   5.5    9.8    14.15 (99)

GOALS
Collingwood: Hoskin-Elliott 3, White 2, Treloar 2, Moore, Broomhead, Mayne, Grundy 
Richmond: Riewoldt 2, Cotchin 2, Martin 2, Rioli, Lennon, Houli, Ellis, Edwards, Caddy, Butler, Grigg

BEST 
Collingwood: Grundy, Hoskin-Elliott, Pendlebury, Treloar, Adams 
Richmond: Cotchin, Rance, Grimes, Houli, Lennon, Martin, Nankervis

INJURIES 
Collingwood: TBC 
Richmond: Griffiths (head)

Reports: Nil

Umpires: DeBoy, Schmitt, Kamolins

Official crowd: 58,236 at the MCG