2013 AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON: ROUND 16
Brisbane Lions (14th) v North Melbourne (10th)
Saturday 13 July 2013
The Gabba @ 7.40pm (local time)

2013 NEAFL SEASON: ROUND 17
Brisbane Lions Reserves vs. Redland
Saturday 13 July 2013
Coorparoo – Giffin Park @ 1.30pm (local time)

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LIONS V NORTH MELBOURNE HEAD TO HEAD
The Lions have won 13 and drawn 1 of their 26 matches against North Melbourne for a winning percentage of 50%.

Biggest win: 113 points @ The Gabba in Round 22 2004
Biggest loss: 63 points @ Etihad Stadium in Round 4 2013
Most goals (for): Jonathan Brown (8) @ The Gabba in Round 17 2009
Most goals (against): Sav Rocca (6) @ Etihad Stadium in Round 16 2001; Sav Rocca (6) @ The Gabba in Round 12 2002

RECENT HISTORY
2009: Round 10 - 15.9 (99) to 12.9 (81) @ Etihad Stadium – Won by 18
2009: Round 17 - 17.14 (116) to 11.9 (75) @ The Gabba (N) – Won by 41
2010: Round 11 - 12.18 (90) to 13.11 (89) @ Etihad Stadium (N) – Lost by 1
2011: Round 9 – 10.3 (73) to 8.11 (59) @ The Gabba (N) – Won by 14
2011: Round 18 – 17.20 (122) to 11.11 (77) @ Etihad Stadium – Won by 45
2012: Round 9 – 15.6 (96) to 17.10 (112) @ Etihad Stadium – Lost by 16
2013: Round 4 – 9.8 (62) to 18.17 (125) @ Etihad Stadium – Lost by 63

LAST TIME THEY MET
The Lions suffered a disappointing loss to a dominant North Melbourne outfit when the two sides meet in Round 4 at Etihad Stadium.

The Roos came out firing with Majak Daw making a memorable AFL debut. Within the opening minute, Daw took a big mark and kicked his first goal before being accidentally knocked out and substituted out of the game.

North had the first 11 scoring opportunities of the match, but their inaccuracy kept the Lions in it. Despite having 12 more scoring shots the Roos lead by just 38 points at the first break.

The trend continued after quarter time with the Roos having 17 scoring shots to the Lions four, midway through the second term. But the Roos continued to pay the price for inaccuracy, and despite the difference in scoring opportunities, led by just 28 points.

It wasn’t until the third term that the Roos capitilized on their opportunities, piling on five goals and extending their lead to 63 points.

Despite the fighting efforts of Matthew Leuenberger, Tom Rockliff and Marco Paparone, who kicked three goals on debut, the Lions were unable to claw their way back.

The 63 point loss was the second loss for the Lions at Etihad stadium since winning the NAB Cup Grand Final there earlier in the year..

FAST FOOTY FACTS

Lions Statistical Leaders (AFL Top Ten)
Tackles: 1st Jack Redden (7)
Hit Outs: 6th Matthew Leuenberger (29)
Rebounds: 4th Jed Adcock (5)
One percenters: 8th Joel Patfull (7)

Last week the Brisbane Lions surpassed the 24,000 member mark. The figure represents a growth of 20 percent in total members from 2012.

This weekend Jonathan Brown is due to captain Brisbane for the 125th time, equalling the mark of Roger Merrett. The most games captained for Brisbane are Michael Voss (210 games, 1997-2006), Roger Merrett (125 games, 199-96), Jonathan Brown (124 games, 2007-current) and Alastair Lynch (77 games, 1994-2000).

Last week’s QClash 6 drew the biggest crowd of any game played in Queensland this year. 27, 170 people turned out to watch the Lions defeat the Suns.

North Melbourne Senior Coach Brad Scott played 146 matches for the Lions from 1998-2006, including three Premierships with then-teammate Michael Voss.

Former Brisbane Lions defender, Josh Drummond, is now a Development Coach at the Kangaroos. Drummond played 94 games for the Brisbane Lions throughout a career that spanned 7 years.

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