Jimmy Bartel has claimed the Brisbane Lions’ recent record at the MCG is a “little bit overstated”.

The Lions have only won one of their last 14 games at the ground before their clash against the Demons on Friday night.

“You’ve ran into some pretty stiff opposition when you’ve come down to the MCG and they just don’t play here that often,” Bartel said.

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