1. The Lions hit a new low
A dismal day for Brisbane was exacerbated by its inability to hit the scoreboard, recording its lowest score of 2.5 (17). Their previous lowest came in round 14, 2014 against Fremantle, when they scored 3.4 (22). The Lions looked set to record the first goal of the game through Charlie Cameron, but a goal review concluded the ball had shaved the post and a behind was given. It took a bit of Dayne Zorko magic to get the Lions in the major column for the first time, and that didn't come until the 27 minutes into the third quarter. The Lions' forwards weren't helped by poor, limited delivery, with key forwards Eric Hipwood and Josh Walker completely blanketed by Alex Rance and David Astbury.
WATCH: Zorko finally breaks the drought
2. Reigning premiers flex their muscles
The word dominant doesn't fully capture Richmond's performance at the MCG on Saturday. The reigning premier has had a fairly scratchy start to the season, defeating Carlton and Hawthorn with strong individual quarters but going down to an Adelaide side intent on revenge. But it was a comprehensive, four-quarter effort from the Tigers, who completely outclassed their younger and smaller opponents. Their intent to keep a clean sheet was demonstrated when the Lions looked close to scoring their first goal halfway through the third, and Dylan Grimes sprinted to pick up an unmarked Stefan Martin in the goalsquare, laying several tackles and stopping any score.
WATCH: Jumpin' Jack takes a great grab
3. This kid can play
The bright spot for Brisbane fans was the form of No.1 draft pick Cameron Rayner. He was close to the Lions' best in the first half, picking up 11 touches through the middle and across half-forward. He also took several nice marks on the wing and didn't look overawed by the intense pressure. Rayner's influence waned as the match progressed, finishing with 22 touches and a goal in the last quarter. Another positive for the Lions was the form of Allen Christensen, who after an injury-decimated few years looks to be hitting his straps across half-back.
4. Dusty delivers up forward
Richmond would be pleased with its ability to win matches in recent weeks without the need for Brownlow medallist Dustin Martin to be at his very best. Martin had 21 touches and one behind last week against Hawthorn but wasn't in the Tigers' best few players. Again against the Lions, he spent a lot of time in the goalsquare in an attempt to evade the clutches of tagger Mitch Robinson. He didn't find a heap of the ball, but he still kicked a career-high six goals. Beloved by Tiger fans, Martin ran to the bench in the dying minutes to rousing applause and a "Dusty" chant.
WATCH: Damaging Dusty puts six on the board
WATCH: Dusty goes bang
5. Nick Robertson v Richmond
Nick Robertson made an effort to get under the Richmond players' skins last time the sides met and looked to be doing the same again this week. He was suspended and fined for separate incidents involving Dustin Martin and Trent Cotchin after the previous match but went straight to Richmond playmaker Shane Edwards in an attempt to quell his influence. He caught the eye when in a scuffle with Jacob Townsend on the boundary line. In some moves more often seen in the wrestling ring, Robertson lifted Townsend up from the ground by his jumper, before placing him back down again.
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