Footy Form: Richmond set to make it 16 straight wins against Lions
What better way to start the finals than with a handy collect? Tipping guru Chris Cavanagh has identified the best bets of Friday’s qualifying final between Brisbane and Richmond.
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Finals footy is well and truly here!
Friday night’s qualifying final between Brisbane and Richmond is one of the most anticipated games of the year.
Herald Sun tipping guru Chris Cavanagh has taken a look at the blockbuster to try to find you a winner.
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BRISBANE v RICHMOND
Gabba
Friday 7.50pm
TAB odds: Brisbane $2.10, Richmond $1.74
Richmond has attracted 73 per cent of head-to-head support with TAB to beat Brisbane
CHASING THE MONEY – LIONS v TIGERS
– Brisbane has won seven consecutive games and 10 of its past 11 matches overall.
– Richmond has won six straight matches and eight of its past nine outings.
– The Tigers scored a 41-point win when these two teams last met at the Gabba in Round 10.
– Richmond has won its past 15 matches against Brisbane dating back to Round 13, 2010.
– The Lions’ last win over the Tigers came buy 25 points at the MCG in Round 7, 2009.
– Brisbane holds a 9-0 record at the Gabba this season.
– Richmond has won its last 11 matches at the Gabba since Round 9, 2005, nine of which have been against Brisbane.
– The Lions average three points a game more than the Tigers in attack but defensively concede an average of five points more.
– Brisbane holds a 5-2 record against fellow finals teams this season, while Richmond is 4-3.
CHRIS SAYS
All aboard the Tiger Train. Even without Tom Lynch, Richmond should chalk up a 16th straight win over Brisbane — a record that has to cast some doubt in the minds of the Lions’ players. Take Richmond to cover the -2.5 point line at $1.90.
TAB FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL
Brisbane’s Lachie Neale and Richmond’s Dustin Martin to combine for 55+ disposals is $4.
TAB HOT MULTI
The most popular teams this week with TAB
Power d Cats $1.74
Tigers d Lions $1.74
Bulldogs d Saints $1.74
Eagles d Magpies $1.42
Hot Multi price: $7.48
FINALS WEEK 1 BIG BETS
$10,000 @ $3.25 on Richmond (Premiership)
$8000 multi @ $5.95 on Port Adelaide -2.5 v Geelong, Richmond d Brisbane Lions, Western Bulldogs -3.5 v St Kilda
$6600 @ $1.42 on West Coast d Collingwood
$5000 @ $5 on Brisbane Lions (Premiership)
$5000 @ $3.25 on Richmond (Premiership)
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Originally published as Footy Form: Richmond set to make it 16 straight wins against Lions