Richmond v Brisbane PreviewNic Negrepontis
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28 July 2022Richmond and Brisbane meet in an intriguing game difficult to marry up form wise.
The Tigers are desperate for four points after blowing a 40-point lead to Gold Coast, kicking themselves out of the North Melbourne game and somehow emerging with a draw against Fremantle, despite multiple chances to kick the winning point.
This sees them outside the top eight and looking likely to stay there, unless they can win their last four games.
That starts against Brisbane here, a Lions team that has emerged from a COVID headache and now has started to put some form together.
They were neck and neck with Gold Coast for most of last weekend, but pushed away in the last quarter to record an impressive win.
These two sides know each other inside out. They have met in two Qualifying Finals since 2019. Due to COVID circumstances, their last five encounters have been in Queensland.
This one takes place at the MCG however, which you think would give Richmond an edge.
On form, you’d have to tip the Lions. The Tigers are missing too many key players and would have to be feeling the pinch after an incredibly tough three weeks.
However, at the MCG, with everything on the line, these are the kinds of games Richmond at their best can absolutely pull off.
Tip: Richmond by 8 points.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/07/28/who-will-win-and-why-the-predictions-and-tips-for-round-20/
