Brisbane are nervous for a side who will be playing us in 15th spot and without Richo. Every day this week they've had a player come out - Power, Brennan and now Brown - telling everyone how happy they are Richo won't be playing.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25439997-19742,00.htmlNo Richo, but Brown still wary
Jim Wilson | May 07, 2009 12:00am
BRISBANE Lions captain Jonathan Brown wishes Richmond star Matthew Richardson a speedy recovery, but is relieved the big Tiger won't be prowling around the MCG on Saturday.
Richardson has polled nine Brownlow Medal votes in the past four clashes against Brisbane, including a best-on-ground display the last time they met.
Brisbane, which hasn't beaten Richmond since 2004, hasn't won away from the Gabba since Round 8 last year.
Brown said Richardson would be back.
"You can't tell me that 15 other clubs wouldn't love Matty Richardson in their side," Brown said.
"You just don't throw a bloke like Richardson on the scrap-heap when his experience and class are invaluable assets to your footy side."
