Tigers fire early, but fall to LionsBy Michael Whiting
AFL Media
22 May 2021BRISBANE 3.5 7.9 11.11 15.12 (102)
RICHMOND 5.1 7.2 8.5 11.8 (74)
GOALS
Brisbane: Hipwood 4, Bailey 4, Cameron, Coleman, Daniher, Lyons, Madden, Mathieson, Zorko
Richmond: Lynch 3, Riewoldt 3, Aarts 2, Ross 2, Naish
BEST
Brisbane: Lyons, McCluggage, Hipwood, Zorko, Robinson, Bailey
Richmond: Balta, Short, Houli, Pickett, Aarts
INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Richmond: Nil
SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Tom Berry (unused)
Richmond: Will Martyn (unused)
Reports: Marlion Pickett for striking Brandon Starcevich in the fourth quarter
Crowd: 31,127 at the Gabba
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Brisbane extended its winning run to six matches after defeating premier Richmond by 28 points at the Gabba on Friday night, finishing 15.12 (102) to 11.8 (74).
With Jack Riewoldt off to a hot start and kicking three first-quarter goals, the Tigers led by 19 points at one stage and eight at the first change.
The Lions gained ascendancy during the second quarter, getting on top against the second-string Richmond midfield but missing a plethora of chances in front of goal.
Hugh McCluggage was sublime in the opening half, gathering 18 disposals and being involved in seven scoring chains to initially wrestle momentum back and ultimately put the wind in Brisbane's sails.
After the main break McCluggage (27) had help from everywhere, with Jarryd Lyons (26 and eight clearances) continuing his terrific run in the absence of Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale and captain Dayne Zorko (28) also prominent.
Without front-liners Trent Cotchin, Shane Edwards, Dion Prestia, Shai Bolton and Kane Lambert, the Tigers struggled at the coalface, but never gave up.
Noah Balta won his battle with Joe Daniher, while Bachar Houli gave plenty of drive from defence in the second half.
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