IT WAS a victory for the true believers as the Tigers toppled GWS by 36 points to make their first Grand Final since 1982.

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Check out all the best AFL Photos images from Richmond's brilliant win in front of 94,258 screaming fans.

Josh Caddy and Daniel Rioli celebrate an early goal to the fast-starting Tigers. Picture: Adam Trafford, AFL Photos

Jason Castagna heads to earth after an spectacular attempt to mark. Picture: Adam Trafford, AFL Photos

Dylan Shiel heads to the changerooms after being hit high by Trent Cotchin. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

David Astbury and Dylan Grimes wrestle with Josh Kelly and the Giants. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

Dylan Grimes catches Harrison Himmelberg in a marking contest in the first term. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

Brett Deledio, Dustin Martin and Aidan Corr contest the ball in the second term. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

Steve Johnson claims 'no contact' with Alex Rance right on half-time. Picture: Quinn Rooney, Getty Images

Trent Cotchin leads from the front. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

Daniel Rioli breaks the game open with a brilliant goal in the third term. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

Toby Greene tries to shrug off Dylan Grimes. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

Tiger ruckman Toby Nankervis flies for a mark. Picture: Quinn Rooney, Getty Images

Adam Tomlinson, who was one of the Giants' best, burns off Josh Caddy. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

Dusty, Rioli and Castagna celebrate as the Tigers book a Grand Final spot. Picture: Adam Trafford, AFL Photos

Dan Butler rejoices after his final-quarter goal ices the game for Richmond. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

The Tiger Army in full voice as their Grand Final dream is realised. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos

Dustin Martin gets a taste for the glory after kicking a goal in the final term. Picture: Quinn Rooney, Getty Images

A tearful Steve Johnson departs the MCG for the final time. Picture: Adam Trafford, AFL Photos

The moment: Daniel Rioli and the Tiger Army celebrate on the final siren. Picture: Adam Trafford, AFL Photos

Alex Rance consoles former teammate Brett Deledio after Richmond's win. Picture: Adam Trafford, AFL Photos

The victorious Tigers belt out their song in the rooms. Picture: Michael Willson, AFL Photos