Another brilliant game from Jarryd Lyons, yet another excuse to question Gold Coast’s bizarre decision to delist the ball magnet.
Plus, Charlie Cameron gets one from his archenemy and Hugh McCluggage grows up.
We rate all 22 Brisbane players for their performance against Richmond.
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4. Callum Ah Chee
Stateless in the first term, but slowly worked his way into the game. Teammates would have loved his third-term chase which forced a Daniel Rioli clanger and a shot on goal for Jarrod Berry. He finished with six tackles. 5
5. Mitch Robinson
On a wing next to Kane Lambert during the first center bounce. Didn’t have its most influential night offensive but was tremendous to the spirit of the team, especially when the Lions began to play a role in the second term. 4th
Rayner & Mitch rattle tigers
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6. Hugh McCluggage
The match winner with a fantastic snapshot to seal Brisbane’s temporary berth. Had Kamdyn McIntosh on a grand piano for company at the opening Center Bounce. Raised significantly in his third term as the Lions hummed with eight exits for the quarter, however, he missed a crucial snapshot attempt near the target. 8th
7. Jarrod Berry
Went head to head with Edwards for a number of times during the game. Had a huge third term with seven departures – but it could have been bigger and ended with two arrears. 6th
9. Lachie Neale
Because of this, he’s a star who turns his unusual stinker of a start into an influential single game overall. I didn’t manage to compete with Dion Prestia early on. But he had no departures in the first semester – no typo. And by the time he finally touched the ball, it was rusted and his first four exits came in the defensive half and three of them resulted in turnover. He also missed some important tackles. But late in the second term, things began to turn for him, getting his hands on crucial controversial possessions. 8th
10. Daniel Rich
The veteran produced one of his most influential games for a while. The first goal of the game was launched with a typical long bomb from outside 50 that drove Lions fans crazy. In the first season alone he had won seven departures, four marks and 206 million in order to be the most influential player on his team early on. Finished with 20 exits, nine marks, seven sections and 605m won. 8th
Rich CANNON cheers for Lions
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11. Lincoln McCarthy
Got off to a strong start but only had one run for the past three quarters. Booted 0.2 but put four tackles. 4th
12. Stefan Martin
Worked superbly with Oscar McInerney to achieve total dominance over Richmond’s jerk combo. Very happy with the Lions as he had massive brain wasting playing late when he had a set shot right in front of goal. 6th
14. Grant Birchall
Didn’t seem to be moving with great freedom as he dealt with 11 disposals at 64 percent efficiency. But he is facing a seventh pre-final – and a fifth flag one step closer. 4th
15. Dayne Zorko
As commentator Bruce McAvaney said, Zorko made some “sloppy” mistakes in the first half but started lifting late in the second term. Keeping the Lions forward to finish with 19 disposals and 351 million wins. 6th
16. Cam Rayner
Got off to a slow start and ended first term without status when Bachar Houli took control early. He had a massive moment of growing up in the second season when he fought off captain Trent Cotchin in an off-ball bout and then scored a stunning long-range goal to trigger a four-goal Brisbane run. 4th
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17. Jarryd Lyons
A super game that embodied its super season, had a huge impact on the Lions during interruptions and gained a lot of territory at the same time. Had eight exits in his third term when the Lions got going, ending up with 24 punches, eight scores, seven clears, and 456 points won. Beggars still believe why the Gold Coast Suns let this guy go – and now he’s putting salt in the wounds at the finals. 9
18. Keidean Coleman
In only his fifth game, he showed excellent defensive pressure and an excellent working speed at the beginning of the game. However, got shut down from behind late when he got a chance to score. Might have trouble holding his place for the pre-finals. 3
23. Charlie Cameron
He might have scored more goals in a final, but this was perhaps his most influential final. As expected, archenemy Dylan Grimes went straight to him – but he got the Tiger out of his comfort zone by pushing high on the ground to win the ball. In the first term, Toby Nankervis was given a massive lift from the team, resulting in the Lions’ third goal. In the second term, the second term began with a fundamental crumbing goal. Finished with three key majors from 11 disposals. 8th
Cameron doesn’t tip Pies
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25. Dan McStay
Big early confidence booster with a highly competitive brand against direct opponent David Astbury, who then uses his set shot opportunity. But only had three touches for the night. 3
27. Darcy Gardiner
Seemed to take Dustin Martin if superstar Tiger drifted forward, which was mostly in the second half – and Martin ended up goalless and only had six departures in the second half. 5
30. Eric Hipwood
Oh, so close to having a big game on the big stage. Covered the ground well and had a real presence on the competition, taking five points and finishing with 11 removals. But kicked 0.2. Still, it was critical to the functioning of the forward conduction. 5
31. Harris Andrews
What a star. The All-Australian defender ran out of Tom Lynch and went to Mabior Chol. A nice balance between attack and defense was struck, ending with 12 departures with 100 percent efficiency, nine sections and seven marks. 8th
Lions down Tigers in the classic
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33. Zac Bailey
He scored a major team-lifting goal in the closing stages of the third season. Finished with 10 exits but most of them count. 5
35. Ryan Lester
The surprising decision to get involved with Jack Riewoldt, however, held its own. 5
37. Brandon Starcevich
Received a bad blow on his quad in his third term but fell back to the ground. Then had some big moments in the last term and cut off a few Tiger forward forays. 5
46. Oscar McInerney
All eyes were on Brisbane’s first attempt to shoot – and the tall man took his opportunity to score the Lions’ second goal. Made the first jump in the middle and showed how much he has developed this season. He got dirty to face many tackles and won four clearances for his team. 7th
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