Match

Richmond vs Brisbane Lions

Commentary / 14 Apr 2018

Pre Game

59:30
Welcome to MCG for the Richmond v Brisbane Lions Round 4 clash.
59:33
Outs for Tigers: S.Lloyd, J.Higgins
59:34
Ins for Tigers: J.Caddy, D.Prestia
59:35
Outs for Lions: R.Lester, C.Cox
59:36
Ins for Lions: D.Beams, Z.Bailey
59:40
Don't forget to enter your tips for this match, you have until the bounce to make your selection.
00:00
The Lions have scored from 47 per cent of their forward half clearances this season. This is the second-highest percentage recorded by any side.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
02:10
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Charles Cameron)
03:08
Charlie Cameron has had the first score for the game in 3 of the first 4 matches of the season for the Lions.
04:18
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
07:08
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
07:55
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
08:24
The Tigers are ranked number one in the competition for scoring from intercepts. They already have 4 intercepts in their midfield, which they have converted into 1.2.8.
09:46
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Zac Bailey)
10:46
Tigers Interchange - Nick Vlastuin off due to the blood rule.
11:07
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
13:10
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
13:27
The Tigers are dominating the time in forward half (63 - 37) per cent and have had 6 of the last 8 inside 50's. From these entries, 5 have come from intercepts and converted into 2.2.14.
15:31
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
16:57
The ball is locked in the Tigers forward half. From 9 defensive half chains, Brisbane has been intercepted 7 times and are yet to create an inside 50 from this source.
20:02
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Josh Caddy)
21:27
The Tigers have now created 10 inside 50's to 2 from intercept chains. They have been able to score easily from this source, generating a score from 60 per cent of these inside 50's.
22:32
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
25:20
Richmond lead both the contested possession count (34-24) and are applying more pressure, winning the tackle count (12-9).
25:45
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Brandon Ellis)
27:43
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
27:46
In a dominate quarter for Richmond, Jack Riewoldt had a game high 5 score involvements and Jason Castagna had 2 marks inside 50, a goal and 3 score involvements.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
02:09
The Lions are struggling by foot in the forward half, their kicking efficiency is 0 per cent compared to 53 per cent for the Tigers.
03:42
Lions Interchange - Dayne Zorko off due to an injury.
03:45
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
05:10
Richmond have 25 intercepts and have created a score from 36 per cent of these chains. The number one ranked team in the competition, averages a score from 25.1 per cent of these chains.
05:33
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jack Riewoldt)
06:31
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Josh Walker)
09:44
Richmond's dominance on the ground has given them ability to outscore the Lions from turnovers. They lead the ground ball gets (40-25) and contested possession (53-37).
09:58
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
10:51
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jacob Townsend)
12:16
Brisbane have won 5 of 8 centre bounce clearances, creating an inside 50 from 100 per cent of these chains.
12:56
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Reece Conca)
14:31
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
17:33
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
18:21
Richmond has created a mark inside 50 and score from 48 and 68 per cent of their entries respectively.
21:09
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Jarrod Berry)
21:38
Despite creating 16 (10 from intercepts) inside 50's and 6 shots on goal, the Lions are yet to convert any of their opportunities into a goal.
22:18
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
26:55
Richmond were dominate on the inside and efficient on the outside in that quarter. They lead the contested possessions by 20 and their kicking efficiency was 66 per cent in the forward half.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
02:07
Alex Rance and Dylan Grimes have been a pivotal source of scoring for the Tigers. They have had 12 intercepts collectively as well as 3 and 4 score launches respectively.
03:57
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jason Castagna)
04:07
The Tigers have now created 33 intercepts in their midfield, which has been a source for 5.7.37.
07:02
The Lions have all 4 clearances in this quarter, but have launched just one inside 50 from this source.
08:33
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
11:08
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
13:02
Richmond has had 67 per cent time in forward half, 16 more inside 50's and 12 more marks inside 50 today.
15:15
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
16:06
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Kane Lambert)
17:07
Trent Cotchin has arguably been the most influential player on the ground. He has had a game high 8 score involvements (3 assists), 3 clearances and 7 inside 50's.
25:04
Richmond's tackling pressure has continued in this quarter, leading the count (17-5). As a result, they have launched 3 goals to 0 from intercepts.
26:54
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
28:54
In that quarter, the Tigers had 62 per cent time in forward half and launched 3 goals from 9 attacking midfield intercepts. But, Brisbane were able to launch their first goal from their 23rd clearance.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
01:44
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
02:11
The Tigers have had one less defensive half intercept, but have outscored the Lions 5.2.32 to 0.2.2 from this source.
03:19
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
05:57
Brisbane has won the clearances (15-6) since half time. This is largely on the back off Stefan Martin, who has 6 clearances for the game.
08:50
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Kane Lambert)
10:03
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rushed)
12:43
The Lions have been more competitive in the second half, they lead the contested possessions (60-52) and have just on less inside 50 (17-18). However, they have created just 3 shots from these entries.
15:50
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Cam Rayner)
17:16
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jacob Townsend)
18:01
That goal was just the Tigers 2nd from a stoppage source. Today, 11 of their 13 goals have come from turnover possessions.
18:36
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Kane Lambert)
19:40
Since quarter time, Trent Cotchin has been involved in 9 of Richmond's 19 scores. In this time, he also has game highs in metres gained (330) and inside 50's (8).
21:53
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Dustin Martin)
22:35
The Tigers are finishing this game off strongly, they have had the last 4 clearances, 12 more uncontested possessions and launched a goal from their last 3 inside 50's.
24:11
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jacob Townsend)
26:59
The Tigers were far too good today, keeping the Lions to their lowest goals (2) on record. They created 14 more intercepts and launched 13 more goals from this source.