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Game Day Guide: Rd 20 v Richmond
We're looking forward to taking to the big stage this weekend to tame the Tigers and cement our spot in the top four. Will we see you there?
We're looking forward to taking to the big stage this weekend to tame the Tigers and cement our spot in the top four. Will we see you there?
Who: Richmond Tigers v Brisbane Lions Where: MCG, VIC When: Sunday 31 July, 3:20pm Gates Open: 2:00pm General Public Tickets: Available HERE
As always, the best way to get to the MCG is via public transport. Find the journey that best suits you HERE
Watch: Live on Seven mate, Fox Footy, and stream on Kayo.
Lions Merch: Suit up for the big game at our dedicated Lions Shop Merch stand. Located between gates 4 and 5 from 5:30pm until the start of the 3rd Quarter. Member Cap and Scarf Redemption available.
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We last met in Round 18, 2021. Covid reared its head and we ended up playing at Metricon instead of the MCG. We were up at half time, but couldn't stop a rampaging Jack Riewoldt, going down by 30pts.
With Eric out injured, Joe stepped up and kicked three, and Zorks, Hugh and JL put up top-notch performances through the middle.
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Outplayed at the MCG
It was a disappointing finish after a hot start from the Lions at the MCG in round 20.
RICHMOND’S season is still alive after the Tigers pulled off a miraculous seven-point come-from-behind victory against Brisbane at the MCG on Sunday.
The Lions led by as many as 42 points during the second quarter and never trailed until midway through the fourth quarter.
The trademark of the Tigers’ three premierships in 2017, 2019 and 2020 was pressure and that was the cornerstone of their Round 20 heroics.
With its season on the line, Richmond started the second half 36 points behind, before outscoring their opponents 10 goals to three in the 15.14 (104) to 14.13 (97) triumph.
Shai Bolton (24 touches, two goals, 12 score involvements) and Tom Lynch (four goals) were outstanding for the winners, who are in ninth, just two points behind eighth-placed St Kilda.
The Lions have now lost 11 games in succession at the MCG, with their most recent win at the venue occurring in Round 21, 2014, when they thrashed Collingwood by 67 points. Rest assured, speculation will continue to mount as to whether the Lions can win at the home of the Grand Final.
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The first quarter was played at breakneck speed and yielded nine goals. Brisbane burst out of the blocks and kicked the first six goals (Joe Daniher booted three of them) to open up a 34-point lead, before Noah Cumberland sparked Richmond into action with two majors in 30 seconds. Charlie Cameron swooped on a loose ball late in the term and registered his first goal of the afternoon, and when the quarter-time sire sounded, the visitors were 29 points to the good.
After a nine-goal first quarter, the second was much of the same, with a further seven added to the scoreboard. Brisbane booted four goals, while Richmond kicked three.
The Lions continued on their merry way soon after quarter-time, with Lincoln McCarthy joining the goalkicking party after outpointing Jayden Short in a one-on-one marking contest. Cumberland was playing a lone hand up forward and his third, a snap on the left foot, was all class. Such was his effectiveness, the fifth-gamer was at times isolated as the Tigers’ deepest forward.
Already without reliable defender Brandon Starcevich, who withdrew late due to quad tightness, the Lions were dealt a further blow when Zac Bailey was subbed out midway through the second quarter after copping a knock to the chest. After coughing up blood, Bailey was taken to hospital for scans.
Keidean Coleman was wreaking havoc across half-back for Brisbane and had a game-high 20 disposals to his name at the main break, while Eric Hipwood and Daniher each had three goals.
The Tigers threw caution to the wind after half-time, playing with a lot more dash and dare, and their willingness to take the game on saw them close to within 11 points at the final change.
Richmond piled on six goals in the third term (three to Tom Lynch) to set up a grandstand finish.
Hugh McCluggage kicked the opening goal of the fourth quarter to give the Lions some respite, but it was fleeting, with Riewoldt kicking his second, before Cumberland slotted his fifth.
The Tigers were relentless in the final term with Bolton and Lynch leading the charging. Bolton was seemingly in everything, while Lynch led Harris Andrews a merry dance.
A running Daniel Rioli goal from the stroke of 50 handed Richmond its first lead of the game with 10 minutes left on the clock.
Brisbane had a McCarthy goal, which would have put them back in front, disallowed soon after. The goal umpire called for a score review and the video showed the ball had crossed the line before being touched, but the field umpire then paid a free kick for a push against Oscar McInerney.
Within moments of that decision, the Lions had a further two opportunities to recapture the lead, but Daniher and Robinson fluffed their lines.
Richmond went ahead by a point when Bolton missed a tough shot from the pocket, before Cameron missed a very gettable chance.
With less than a minute remaining Darcy Gardiner took a mark deep in defence and, with his side trailing by a point, he tried to force the issue. Gardiner’s kick went straight to Trent Cotchin, who found Lynch, and, fittingly, he iced the game.
LATE CHANGES Richmond: Nil Brisbane: Nakia Cockatoo (replaced Brandon Starcevich in selected side)
MEDICAL SUBS Richmond: Maurice Rioli Jnr (replaced Dylan Grimes in the third quarter) Brisbane: Darcy Fort (replaced Zac Bailey during the second quarter)
Crowd: 30,056 at the MCG
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How it unfolded: Round 20
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And the goal went to Robbo
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Game Day Guide: Rd 20 v Richmond
We're looking forward to taking to the big stage this weekend to tame the Tigers and cement our spot in the top four. Will we see you there?