Tigers co-captain Dylan Grimes was subbed out halfway through the match with a suspected hamstring injury,which made the come-from-behind win even more impressive.
SCORE REVIEW!
It’s the sound that no fan wants to hear late in a nail-biter;the call for a score review. But as Lincoln McCarthy attempted to put the Lions back in front late in the game and the ball sailed through the goal posts,the process began.
The review had been called to see if the ball had crossed the line before it was punched back into play. It had and GOAL went onto the ground’s large replay screens. The only problem was,the field umpire had already called a push on Tiger Noah Balta against Lion ruckman Oscar McInerny.
In retrospect,the right decision was made but it caused significant confusion at the ground.
BOLTON DOING BEST DUSTY IMPERSONATION
With Dustin Martin unavailable for the forseeable future due to injury and his long-term future under a cloud,Richmond fans should take solace in the player that has become Shai Bolton.
Even though he didn’t exactly bring his kicking boots on Sunday (he kicked 2.5!),he was still one of the most influential players on the ground. His dare and dash and his immaculate skills were on show for all to see and the Tigers’ faithful light up whenever he goes near the ball.
At just 23,he is the future at Richmond.
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LIONS WITH EXTRA SNARL UP FORWARD
Earlier,Brisbane totally dominated the first half. The Lions kicked the opening six goals of the game,with the tall timber of Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood wreaking havoc on the Tigers’ defence.
The duo kicked five goals between them in the first half and the Lions took a six-goal lead into the main break.
On top of that,Charlie Cameron was up to his usual tricks. The small forward,who was being manned by Daniel Rioli,is always a viable threat inside forward 50 and will once again be essential to the Lions’ hopes deep in September. He booted two goals in the first half and was then well held by Rioli,who has been outstanding in his new role this season.
RICHMOND2.3 5.6 11.10 15.14 (104)
BRIS LIONS7.2 11.6 13.9 14.13 (97)
GOALS
Richmond: Cumberland 5,Lynch 4,Bolton 2,Riewoldt 2,Rioli,Short.
Bris Lions: Hipwood 4,Daniher 3,Cameron 2,McCarthy 2,McCluggage,Rayner,Robinson.
BEST
Richmond: Cumberland,Bolton,Lynch,Prestia,D Rioli.
Bris Lions: Coleman,McCluggage,Zorko,Hipwood,Daniher.
INJURIES
Richmond: Grimes (hamstring).
Bris Lions: Bailey (chest).
CROWD39,056 at the MCG.
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