McQualter said he was expecting a game of tough, contested footy.
"(Brisbane have) been great here for a long time, and a good team for a long time", he said.
"They've been really strong in the air the last few weeks as well, so that's something we're going to have to take care of tomorrow.
"A big challenge tomorrow night and we're looking forward to it."
Source: AFL media.
The Tigers – who are also without Dion Prestia (calf) – have won three matches in a row to be sitting 12th on the ladder and within striking distance of the top eight.
“We’re at the stage now where every game is really important. We understand it’s a really even competition this year, which I think is great,” McQualter said.
“You really only need to be five per cent off against any team to be challenged, so it’s a big challenge (against Brisbane) and we’re looking forward to it.
“We know their best is really top of the table (quality), so we’re going to try to take some things away from them and play our game as well.”
Tom Lynch isn’t, with the Tigers confirming on Wednesday that the star forward, who hasn’t played since round four, would be sidelined indefinitely with a broken foot.
“We’re hoping Tom returns later in the year,” McQualter said.
“The reality is the bone in his foot just takes a long time to heal. Scans are showing that it is healing, but it’s still just going to take a little while, and he’s so valuable, we’re not going to risk him unless he’s really ready.”
Richmond high performance manager Luke Meehan said: “We want to be absolutely certain that (the foot) is right before we step up Tom’s training load.
“While we remain hopeful that we can get him back at some stage later in the season, it is still difficult to put an exact time frame on right now.
“Tom will have another scan on the fracture in a couple of weeks, giving us a much clearer picture.
“He is clearly a significant player and someone with a lot of football ahead of him, so his long-term health is our priority.”
McQualter was also delighted that former Tigers coach Damien Hardwick, who left Richmond last month due to burnout and stress, had this week confirmed he wants to again coach in the AFL.
“It’s awesome. If ‘Dimma’ is involved in our game, it’s is good for the game. He’s a brilliant coach,” he said.
“I’m sure he’ll pop up somewhere at sometime whenever it is right for him.”
McQualter also said he was “loving the opportunity” to coach Richmond.
“I’m really enjoying it, and if there’s a process to go through later in the year, I’ll be happy to put my hat forward and have a crack at (being appointed as permanent head coach),” he said.
Source: The Australian.
