Brisbane star Daniel Rich has endured a torrid first half up against Adelaide's Matthew Wright. 7.14pm: Lions 77 - Crows 96 ADELAIDE has survived a late challenge from Brisbane to open its 2013 account at the Gabba. Patrick Dangerfield inspired the Crows with back-to-back goals in the final quarter including a dashing effort from 55m on the run. Pearce Hanley and the Lions tried their hardest to stay in touch but the Crows proved too classy in the clinches with extractor Scott Thompson (31 disposals) a clear best on ground. Thompson was everywhere when it mattered in the second half amassing 136 SuperCoach points. 6.57pm: Lions 74 - Crows 83 JUST when you thought Patrick Dangerfield was fading out of the match. The exciting midfielder bursts out of the middle and slots a beauty from 55m on the run. He then converts another from the pocket and the Crows regain control after trailling the rejuvenated Lions. Dangerfield hardly touched the ball during the third quarter but stamped his authority on the contest within the first 10 minutes of the final term. Scott Thompson has been prolific in the midfield as has Rory Sloane. 6.35pm: Lions 73 - Crows 65 BRISBANE is back in town with Matthew Leuenberger taking control of the stoppages during the third quarter. The big ruckman, returning from a long lay off on the sidelines, has rival Sam Jacobs' measure as the Lions lead the Crows 73-65. Leuenberger helped set up Rohan Bewick's first goal, a cracking snap from the pocket, to give the Lions a seven-point buffer heading into the final quarter. Pearce Hanley continues to dominate across half back while Crow Patrick Dangerfield has come to a standstill with just the two disposals in the third quarter. 5.55pm: Lions 41 - Crows 48 BRISBANE refuses to lay down against Adelaide at the Gabba clawing its way back within seven points at the main break. The Crows skipped away midway through the second quarter on the back of goals to Taylor Walker and Josh Jenkins. But the Lions responding slotting their sixth in the shadows of half-time to cut the margin to within two straight kicks. Live HQ: SuperCoach scores, stats and live chat Pearce Hanley has been a revelation across half back collecting a game high 19 disposals for 106 SuperCoach points. Patrick Dangerfield leads the Crows with 75 points from his 17 disposals. Meanwhile, Lions young gun Daniel Rich is having his colours lowered for a second consecutive week under the hard tag by Matthew Wright. Rich has just the seven disposals. Last week he was held to eight possessions by Bulldogs stopper Nick Lower. 5.27pm: Lions 28 - Crows 29 IT'S a shoot out at the Gabba with Brisbane and Adelaide trading goals in the second quarter. Stef Martin opened the goalfest winning a free kick within 30 seconds. But the Lions run was short-lived when Rory Sloane made the most of his opportunity in front of the big sticks to level the scores. Sloane was again involved in the Crows' second goal of the quarter linking with skipper Nathan van Berlo in the centre of the ground. Scroll down for live chat, SuperCoach scores van Berlo found Richard Douglas who dished off to Brent Reilly for the six-pointer. Lions goalsneak Josh Green responded breaking clear at close range before levelling the scores for a third time today. AFL match, Brisbane Lions Vs the Adelaide Crows at The Gabba. Dayne Zorko. Pic Jono Searle Picture: Searle Jono Source: Herald Sun 5pm: Lions 15 - Crows 12 PATRICK Dangerfield is leaving nothing to chance this week after having his colours lowered by Heath Hocking in Round 1. The exciting midfielder has raced to six disposals midway through the first quarter. Scroll down for live game day and SuperCoach chat Taylor Walker wasted little time in getting into the match slotting the Crows second goal to set up an early lead. Live HQ: SuperCoach scores and live chat But the Lions hit back with James Polkinghorne the beneficiary of a free kick 20m out directly in front. In a blow for SuperCoaches Patrick Karnezis (Lions) and Jason Porplyzia (Crows) have been named as the substitutes for this afternoon's match. A whopping 23 per cent of Nissan SuperCoach players own Karnezis, a mover in the fantasy ranks since his move further up the ground. Meanwhile, Porplyzia is in more than 3700 teams Australia wide. The small forward scored a handy 74 points last week.