Queensland cops kick Richmond while they’re down with hilarious posts after loss against Brisbane 

Queensland Police poked fun at Richmond fans and players after the Tigers lost an epic elimination final against Brisbane in dramatic circumstances on Thursday night.

The Lions and the Tigers traded 32 goals at the Gabba, with the lead changing 17 times in what will go undoubtedly go down as a modern finals classic.

Leading by four points with a minute left, Richmond’s hearts were broken as an attempted spoil went awry, allowing Brisbane forward Joe Daniher to stab the ball home from close range to secure a 16.10 (106) to 16.8 (104) win. 

The extraordinary ending to the game presented Queensland Police with the chance to rub salt in the wounds Tigers fans, an opportunity which they swiftly seized. 

‘Taskforce #PrideofBrisbane established to investigate a mauling at the Gabba last night, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) tasked to treat 22 Victorian men for broken dreams,’ the force posted on its official Twitter account. 

‘Brisbane Lions, we‘ve had complaints from down south that Joe Daniher stole the game, we’ll pop by to make inquiries #TaskforcePrideofBrisbane.’

‘Queensland Police Service confirming all 22 and a number of supporters were transported to hospital with broken hearts and dreams.’ 

Queensland Police poked fun at Richmond players and fans on Twitter 

Joe Daniher kicked the crucial goal as the Lions won 16.10 (106) to 16.8 (104)

Daniher’s match-winning goal came just over a minute after Richmond were denied a major which would have effectively won the game for them.

Up by three points with two minutes to go, the Tigers looked to have booked a place in the semi-final as Tom Lynch booted his fourth major of the night.

Lynch didn’t celebrate but the goal umpire gave a ‘soft’ call of a goal to his angled set shot before it was sent upstairs for review.

The goal umpire (right) gave a ‘soft’ call of a goal to Tom Lynch’s effort with two minutes to go, before it ultimately downgraded to a behind after review

Despite not finding conclusive evidence to overturn the on-field decision, the goal was overturned to a behind after the footy was adjudged to have sailed above the upright.

That left Richmond up by four points instead of nine and allowed the Lions just enough time to snatch a dramatic win.

Brisbane will play the loser of the qualifying final between Melbourne and Sydney next Friday.