Tippett boots five goals as Crows edge out Lions

A five-goal bag from strong-marking forward Kurt Tippett was the difference as Adelaide edged out Brisbane by seven points in an entertaining game at the Gabba.

A star-in-the-making, Tippett has booted 43 goals after a quiet start to the season.

Jason Porplyzia chipped in with three goals.

Richard Douglas was lively with 31 possessions and two goals.

The Lions suffered a body blow when inspirational captain Jonathon Brown withdrew with injury in what was scheduled to be his 200th game.

Mitch Clark stepped up to kick five goals.

Simon Black and Ton Rockliff starred in the midfield.

Final scores: Adelaide 15.14 (104) to Brisbane 13.19 (97)