Match

Richmond vs Brisbane Lions

Commentary / 16 Jul 2017

Pre Game

59:30
Welcome to Etihad Stadium for the Richmond v Brisbane Lions Round 17 clash.
59:33
Outs for Tigers: T.Hunt, S.Lloyd, C.Menadue, T.Stengle
59:34
Ins for Tigers: N.Vlastuin, I.Soldo, A.Miles, N.Broad
59:35
Outs for Lions: M.Hammelmann, A.Smith, R.Bewick
59:36
Ins for Lions: J.Schache, B.Keays, C.Cox
59:40
Don't forget to enter your tips for this match, you have until the bounce to make your selection.
00:00
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00:10
Over the past three weeks, Brisbane has generated a score from 49 per cent of its forward half intercepts. They are ranked No.1 in the competition during this period of time.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:34
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
03:14
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Rhys Mathieson)
05:34
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
06:08
Richmond has won the four of the first five clearances of the game and have produced their second goal from a stoppage in their forward 50.
07:22
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
08:46
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Dion Prestia)
09:06
Richmond are dominating the early stages; leading the uncontested possession count (29-6), clearances (6-1) and inside 50's (6-2).
10:19
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
13:59
Both sides are struggling to retain possession in their forward half. Brisbane has been particularly effective, creating 7 intercepts in their defensive half.
15:23
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
15:46
Shaun Grigg has been influential with six disposals at 100 per cent efficiency as well as four score involvements.
16:53
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
18:39
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dan Butler)
20:17
The Tigers now lead the clearances by 8 and have won all 3 centre clearances. However, they have been inefficient from this source converting just 25 per cent of shots from this source.
21:21
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Kamdyn McIntosh)
22:21
Richmond lead the time in forward half by 13 per cent so far, creating 13 forward half chains and generating 3.3.21 from this zone.
26:00
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
27:38
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Shane Edwards)
29:16
The siren has sounded to end Q1.
29:26
Richmond were completely dominate in that quarter, winning the clearances (12-2) and disposals by 41. Although their kicking efficiency was just 59 per cent, they eventually capitalized on their opportunities with 2.1.13 from stoppages.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
01:29
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
02:01
Harris Andrews and Daniel McStay have been pivotal in restricting Richmond going forward. They have combined for 10 intercepts as well as 5 intercept marks and 4 spoils.
02:50
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
03:58
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
04:50
Richmond continue their early superiority with 3 of the first 4 inside 50's and the 1st goal of the quarter from an intercept.
07:42
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Josh Walker)
08:17
As mentioned before the game, Brisbane had been efficient from forward half intercepts. However they have been inefficient today with that goal, their first sourced from the 8th forward half intercept of the game.
10:03
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
12:55
The Tigers tackling pressure (26-19) has enabled them to gain the the advantage in contested possessions (57-40). As a result, they have launched 8 scores from forward half intercepts.
14:52
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Josh Schache)
17:27
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
18:31
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Shane Edwards)
19:02
The Lions efficiency has allowed them to cut the lead to 9 points. They have had just 5 inside 50's, but their kicking efficiency is 10 per cent higher and subsequently,they have launched 3 goals for the quarter.
23:47
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Tom Cutler)
24:38
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
25:43
Alex Witherden is having a significant impact in his third game with a game-high 16 disposals, 278 metres gained as well as three inside 50's.
26:11
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
27:43
Despite winning the clearances by 8 and inside 50's by 9, the Tigers failed to capitalize in the first half. Primarily this was due to Brisbane's ability to create intercepts in their defensive half (30-18).
28:25
The siren has sounded to end Q2.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:23
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Shane Edwards)
01:42
The Tigers have now taken 8 marks inside 50 to the Lions 4. But, they have been extremely poor from set shots, converting just one of their six shots.
01:55
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Dylan Grimes)
03:40
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
05:10
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
06:24
Richmond have had the ball in their forward half for 97 per cent of the time and have had 6 inside 50's. After locking the ball in, they have created their first goal from their 6th intercept in the midfield.
07:37
The Tigers lead the centre bounce clearances 8 to 1 in this game, but have been inefficient creating just 0.1.1 from this source.
08:11
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
10:21
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
12:25
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ryan Bastinac)
12:48
Since half time,Brisbane have been far more efficient going inside 50. From half the inside 50's (11-22), they have launched 4 goals to 2. This can be attributed to the Tigers goal kicking accuracy of 20 per cent.
14:03
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
15:20
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dan Butler)
15:54
Dustin Martin is having an extremely influential quarter with 11 disposals, 4 clearances and 4 score involvements. This has allowed Richmond to generate 2 goals to 1 from stoppages.
19:22
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ben Keays)
20:55
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
23:13
Richmond has continued to dominate the clearances (7-3) and contested possessions (27-14). But are yet to convert their opportunities, creating a goal from just 30 per cent of shots on goal.
24:35
Tigers Interchange - Dylan Grimes off due to the blood rule.
26:05
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
27:54
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
30:38
The siren has sounded to end Q3.
30:48
The Tigers transitioned effectively in that quarter, generating 2.2.14 from their defensive half. However, their goal kicking inaccuracy continues to be a factor with just 36 per cent of set shots converted into a goal.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:42
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dion Prestia)
01:07
Dustin Martin's 11th clearances has resulted in the Tigers 3rd goal from a stoppage in the 2nd half. They have now launched a goal from 33 per cent of clearances, all of which were sourced from Martin.
02:56
Tigers Interchange - Ivan Soldo off due to an injury.
03:54
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
05:07
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Trent Cotchin)
07:17
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ben Keays)
07:21
Contrary to the first 3 quarters, both sides have been extremely efficient in this quarter. Richmond has converted 2 goals from 3 inside 50's and the Lions a goal from both their 2 inside 50's.
08:33
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
10:17
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Daniel Rioli)
12:09
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Trent Cotchin)
12:38
The Tigers lead the inside 50's (6-2) and have created 10 intercepts this quarter. They have been efficient, launching a goal from 66 per cent of entries, all of which have come on the run.
14:19
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Nick Vlastuin)
15:56
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
16:29
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
17:49
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Josh Schache)
19:37
The Tigers have won the inside 50's by 10 and time in forward half by 32 per cent. As a result, 3 of Brisbane's 4 second half goals have been sourced from defensive half transitions.
20:00
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Tom Cutler)
21:48
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dan Butler)
23:33
Richmond has won 36 clearances and launched 21 inside 50's today. Dustin Martin has had 14 of those clearances and is just 1 short of his career high (15). This is the equal most of any Richmond player since 2000.
26:41
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Brandon Ellis)
28:49
Since half time, the Tigers have found it extremely easy to score. They have launched a score from 56 per cent of their 32 inside 50's well above their season average of 44 per cent.
30:03
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
31:59
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
33:46
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
34:46
The siren has sounded to end Q4.