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Dons hit rock bottom with 'Dreamtime' loss to Tigers

Noah Roberts-Thompson celebrates a goal as Richmond beat Essendon in an emotional battle. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

Essendon captain Andrew McGrath sustained a broken jaw and was one of three players taken to hospital on a night of injury carnage as Richmond poured more heat on their beleaguered opponents with an 18-point win.

Acting skipper Tim Taranto and milestone man Jayden Short, in his 200th game, were influential in the Tigers' 10.14 (74) to 7.14 (56) victory at the MCG on Friday night.

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