2012 AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON: ROUND 19

Brisbane Lions (7-10, 13th) v Richmond (7-10, 12th)
Saturday 4 August 2012
The Gabba @ 7.40pm (local time)

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NEAFL: BRISBANE LIONS RESERVES

Brisbane Lions Reserves (13-3, 1st) v Redland (10-4-1, 4th)
Sunday 5 August 2012
Giffin Park, Coorparoo @ 1.30pm (local time)


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INJURY LIST

An injury list will be available on Tuesday afternoon at the Bupa Health Centre, following a full playing list medical assessment.


LIONS v RICHMOND HEAD TO HEAD

The Lions have won 8 and drawn one of their 20 matches against Richmond for a winning percentage of 40%.

Biggest win: 68 points @ The Gabba in the 2001 Preliminary Final
Biggest loss: 82 points @ Etihad Stadium in Round 19 2006
Most goals (for): Alastair Lynch (7) @ Etihad Stadium in Round 15 2002
Most goals (against): Matthew Richardson (6) @ The MCG in Round 8 1999;
Jay Schulz (6) @ The Gabba in Round 14 of 2004
Matthew Richardson (6) @ Etihad Stadium in Round 19 of 2006


RECENT HISTORY

2008: Round 17 - 16.18 (114) to 18.9 (117) @ Etihad Stadium (N) - Lost by 3
2009: Round 7 - 15.7 (97) to 10.11 (71) @ The MCG - Won by 26
2010: Round 13 - 12.14 (86) to 15.15 (105) @ The Gabba - Lost by 19
2011: Round 6 - 14.4 (98) to 18.16 (124) @ The MCG (N) - Lost by 26
2011: Round 13 - 14.10 (94) to 18.17 (125) @ The Gabba - Lost by 31


LAST TIME THEY MET

The Lions played Richmond twice in seven weeks in 2011, with their second meeting in Round 13 at the Gabba.

The Lions started strong, leading by 23 points in the first quarter before Richmond switched on and evened the score in the second term, taking a three-point lead into the main break.

It was a high-scoring affair from both sides, including two majors from debutant Patrick Karnezis, who kicked two goals with his first two kicks of senior AFL football.

While Richmond widened their lead in the third to lead 85-69 at the final break, the Lions fought back in the final term with two quick goals to close the gap to just four points.

However, Richmond quickly responded with five in a row, and ultimately went home 31-point victors.

Matthew Leuenberger (23 disposals, 34 hitouts), Jack Redden (25 disposals, two goals) and Tom Rockliff (27 disposals) were best for the Lions.

Brownlow Medal Votes: 1: D. Martin (Rich) 2: T. Cotchin (Rich) 3: T. Vickery (Rich)


FAST FOOTY FACTS

Lions Statistical Leaders (AFL Top Ten)
Tackles: 7th Jack Redden (102)
Rebound 50s: =4th Matt Maguire (69), =8th Pearce Hanley (65)
One percenters: 3rd Joel Patfull (167), 9th Matt Maguire (153)

Midfielder Daniel Rich is set to return for the Lions this week after serving a two-week suspension.

The Lions have beaten Richmond just once (Round 7, 2009) in their past nine meetings.

Tagger Andrew Raines came to the Lions at the end of 2009 after 56 games in six seasons with Richmond.

Brisbane Lions Hall of Famer Justin Leppitsch joined Richmond as an Assistant Coach in 2009 after three years as an Assistant at Brisbane.