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AFL:Brisbane fire in third term to topple plucky Richmond

Reigning dual premiers Brisbane have overcome a first-half fright to outclass Richmond by 35 points in Hobart.

The Lions were ahead by just three at halftime before their stars turned on the jets with a seven-goal-to-three third quarter to set up the 17.13 (115) to 12.8 (80) win on Sunday.

It gives Chris Fagan's side back-to-back wins ahead of their bye and two blockbusters against Sydney and Geelong in the fortnight afterwards.

Will Ashcroft, who finished with a game-high 38 possessions, came to life early in the third term with two successive goals including a freak six-pointer dribbled in from the boundary line.

It was the 22-year-old's best disposal tally of the season to go with two majors and eight clearances.

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