Reigning dual premier Brisbane has overcome a first-half fright to outclass Richmond by 35 points in Hobart on Sunday afternoon. 

The Lions were ahead by just three at half-time 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 at Ninja Stadium.

It gives Chris Fagan's side back-to-back wins ahead of their bye. 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 major dribbled in from the boundary line.

Lachie Neale put his stamp on the game early in the third as Richmond failed to keep up after putting the defensive heat on Brisbane in the first half. 

Youngster Jasper Alger was a stand-out for Richmond with a career-high four goals, while teammate Tim Taranto was busy with 29 disposals and two goals. 

Mid-season draftee Kye Annand had a solid debut with 14 disposals, 259 metres and six intercepts, while Tyler Sonsie (22, disposals, eight score involvements) and Dion Prestia (27 disposals, seven clearances) both had strong games.

The Tigers (2-11) remain second last on the ladder, while the Lions go to eight wins and six losses for the season.

Both sides went tit-for-tat in an engaging opening, with a fairly simple Bruce Reville goal close to the posts giving the Lions a three-point lead at quarter-time.

Richmond's Liam Fawcett had two goals for the term, while Brisbane's Zac Bailey had one for the highlight reel after walking the boundary line and finishing with a banana kick. 

Taranto picked up 13 disposals, two clearances and one goal for the Tigers in a strong first quarter. 

Richmond had the running early in the second term but missed multiple gettable shots, before Alger kicked his second to reduce the margin to two points.

Taranto put the Tigers ahead but Josh Dunkley kicked a crucial goal moments before half-time to put Brisbane back ahead 42-39.

From there, the Lions found their groove, kicking 11 of the 17 second-half goals.

Tiger Tim's hot start
Richmond was right in the game in the first half, even holding a slim lead over the Lions before John Dunkley kicked a goal seconds before the half-time siren. Tim Taranto was a big part of the Tigers' spirited showing, particularly in that first half where he gathered 20 disposals and kicked two goals. While he wasn't as influential in the second half - he finished the game with 29 touches, six clearances and two goals - Taranto's early efforts were key to keeping Brisbane at bay and ensuring the game remained competitive. 

RICHMOND   4.1   6.3   9.4   12.8 (80)
BRISBANE   4.4   6.6   13.10   17.13 (115)

GOALS
Richmond: Alger 4, Fawcett 2, Taranto 2, Cumming, Green, Sonsie, Trezise
Brisbane: Morris 3, Ashcroft 2, Bailey 2, Hipwood 2, McKenna 2, Cameron, Dunkley, Fort, Lohmann, Neale, Reville

BEST
Richmond: Taranto, Prestia, Sonsie, Alger, Hopper
Brisbane: Ashcroft, Wilmot, Neale, Dunkley, Draper, Andrews

INJURIES
Richmond: Nil
Brisbane: Nil

Crowd: 10,601 at Ninja Stadium