Richmond will host a semi final next weekend after being outplayed by Brisbane to the tune of 17 points at Metricon Stadium.

The minor premiers claimed a 17-point victory over the upstart Tigers, 5.9 (39) to 3.4 (22), at Metricon Stadium. 

Richmond, which had not lost since the first week of September, hit the contest with a ferocious intent to quell any outside ball movement from the minor premiers, creating a highly contested opening quarter. Libby Graham and Maddie Shevlin starred in defence early, refusing the Lions any clean or thoughtful movement into attack. 

Brisbane pulled away in the second quarter, sparked by an impressive Cathy Svarc effort out of the middle leading to her - and Brisbane's - first of the term. The Lions were able to wrestle back control by increasing the pressure around the ball, maintaining some territory and turning up the heat inside 50. 

The Tigers often found themselves trapped on one wing, unable to use the width of the ground to their advantage and inviting Brisbane's intercept markers and well-drilled defence to win the ball back. Meanwhile, the home side engaged its wingers, using the run and carry of Jade Ellenger, Orla O'Dwyer and Sophie Conway to break past the Tigers' stingy defence. 

Despite working hard all day, Richmond conceded its highest score - Brisbane's third-lowest score - of the season, as the Lions kicked their way to a home preliminary final in a fortnight.

Jesse Wardlaw and Dakota Davidson presented with strength up forward, proving tough to beat in the air, combining for five contested marks and two goals. And when it wasn't Wardlaw or Davidson causing headaches, Taylor Smith bobbed up as a target. 

At the other end of the ground, Courtney Wakefield was held without a mark until the final term, only able to really get involved by pushing high up the field. Katie Brennan, however, showed exactly what she is made of in her first ever final, kicking all three of Richmond's goals despite limited supply. 

Dynamic duo Emily Bates and Ally Anderson did plenty through the middle of the field, each winning 21 disposals and claiming 13 clearances. 

Richmond, while falling in its first ever final, will take heart from a strong final quarter whereby captain Brennan kicked two goals and the side showed off far smarter ball movement. 

BRISBANE 1.3 4.6 5.8 5.9 (39)
RICHMOND 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.4 (22)

GOALS
Brisbane: Wardlaw, C.Svarc, Conway, Davidson, Smith
Richmond: Brennan 3

BEST
Brisbane: Ellenger, C.Svarc, Wardlaw, Anderson, Bates
Richmond: Graham, Brennan, Conti, McKenzie

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Richmond: Lynch (right foot)

Reports: Nil

Crowd: 2,392 at Metricon Stadium