Southport defeated Richmond by 28 points at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston, on Saturday.
The 15.15 (105) to 12.5 (77) victory is the Sharks first win against Richmond.
The Tigers started well with a six goal to two opening quarter to lead by 20 points at the first change.
Richmond kicked the first goal of the second term to extend the lead to 26 points, before Southport kicked nine of the next ten goals.
The Sharks led by 20 points at three quarter time and extended their lead in the last quarter kicking four goals to three.
Jacob Dawson (47 disposals, ten marks and 15 clearances) and Max Pescud (four goals and seven marks) led the way for the Sharks.
After the game Southport Coach Matthew Primus said, “Richmond got a good jump on us.”
“At quarter time we changed some things and from about halfway through the second quarter, I thought we were terrific.”
“We have had a big last five weeks against AFL reserve and aligned teams and I’m really proud of the guys on how they handled it.”
“We had three wins but had opportunities to win all five of them. So, we have learnt a lot from this period and look forward to our last four home and away games.”
Next week, Southport have a bye before hosting Williamston at Fankhauser on Saturday 26 July at 12:05pm.
VFL Round 16 – Richmond v Southport
RICHMOND 6.0 8.1 9.3 12.5 (77)
SOUTHPORT 2.4 6.7 11.11 15.15 (105)
BEST PLAYERS: Jacob Dawson, Max Pescud, Zac Foot, Boyd Woodcock, Matt McGuinness, Hugh Dixon
GOAL KICKERS: Max Pescud 4, Campbell Lake 2, Keegan Gray 2, Hugh Dixon 2, Charlie Rowe, Zac Foot, Wylie Buzza, Brock Aston, Jackson Edwards
