Port Adelaide have heaped further pressure on Richmond coach Damien Hardwick, thumping the Tigers by 35 points at the MCG.

The heat was already on Hardwick after an underwhelming start to the AFL season and it proceeded to get hotter as Port triumphed 13.16 (94) to 8.11 (59) on Saturday night.

The upset loss leaves the Tigers, who next face reigning premiers Hawthorn, with one win from the opening six rounds.

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Not since 2010, Hardwick’s first season in charge, have Richmond started a season so poorly.

Hardwick temporarily coached from the boundary line after halftime, when Port enjoyed an 18-point lead, but couldn’t spark his charges.

A magnificent goal from Richmond’s returning vice-captain Brett Deledio reduced the margin to 14 points early in the third term.

It was a procession for Geelong. Photo: Getty

It was as close as the hosts came to hitting the front after the major break, as Port romped clear in the final term.

Jarman Impey kicked three goals for the winners, while Matthew Broadbent and Jared Polec had plenty of the ball.

Jack Riewoldt booted three goals for Richmond.

The new AFL king of Geelong overshadowed the man who filled the role for many years, with the Cats doing a 120-point demolition job on a hapless Gold Coast.

Former Crow Patrick Dangerfield continued his dream start to life as a Cat on Saturday night, amassing 30 possessions – 17 of them contested – and kicking two goals as Geelong won 25.18 (168) to 7.6 (48).

Dangerfield’s more spectacular moments at Simonds Stadium were met with the type of adoration once reserved for Gary Ablett.

Now into his sixth year as Suns skipper, the two-time Brownlow Medallist was among the few Suns to put in a four-quarter effort.

But all of the most dominant players on the ground were wearing blue and white hoops.

Skipper Joel Selwood had 32 touches, Josh Caddy, Jimmy Bartel and Dangerfield also all topped the 30-possession mark and Shane Kersten booted four majors as one of six multiple goalscorers for the free-flowing, free-scoring Cats.

Earlier, GWS Giants looked every inch a potential AFL finalist with a stunning and record-breaking 75-point home thrashing of premiers Hawthorn on Saturday.

Toby Greene was impressive up forward again. Photo: Getty

The Giants kicked a club record 24.14 (158) to Hawthorn’s 12.11 (83) in front of a delirious crowd at Spotless Stadium.

Veteran forward Steve Johnson produced his first five-goal effort since June 2012 when GWS were on the receiving end and he was wearing Geelong’s colours.

Emerging ruckman-forward Rory Lobb kicked an equal career-best four goals and chief spearhead Jeremy Cameron, Toby Greene and Rhys Palmer all bagged three majors.

Hawthorn kicked the first goal of the game, but trailed by 32 at the first break and were ultimately flogged 153-114 in contested possessions.

On Saturday afternoon, Nick Riewoldt starred for St Kilda in their 20.15 (135) to 15.6 (96) win over Melbourne at Etihad Stadium.

Riewoldt had 24 disposals, 14 marks and kicked three goals as the Saints extended their winning streak over the Demons to 13.

Tim Membrey kicked five goals for the Saints and Jesse Hogan booted seven for Melbourne.

And Adelaide ensured Fremantle remain winless with a 14.13 (97) to 8.16 (64) success at Adelaide Oval.

The loss gave the Dockers an unwanted record. No club – until now – has won a VFL/AFL minor premiership but then loss their first six games of the following season.