Richmond skipper Trent Cotchin has been placed on report in the opening quarter of the Tigers' clash with St Kilda.

Cotchin was booked for a gut punch on Jack Lonie, which floored the Saint.

The Saints have gotten off to a flying start at Etihad Stadium, leading 5.3 (33) to Richmond 1.3 (9) at quarter-time.

Watch the incident in the video above.