The Lions are stacked, aren't they. Their game style feels very Hawthorn circa 2013 (obvious, I guess, given the Fages link). Elite kicking, possession-based footy, calm heads at the back (apart from Zorko, ha ha), the occasional Cyril (Lohmann? Ashcroft? Rayner?) flash of brilliance. They'll probably win it again.
Not your fault - McClure started the incorrect reporting on the location at the beginning!
One thing I’m interested in substantively is where the evolution of Brisbane’s offensive game goes next. You’ve hit on the subtle changes from 2024-2025 and I think there will be further trial and error as to what to do next as opponents adapt.
Some of the changes in 2025 felt like they were driven by opponents changing how they defended Brisbane and some impact on the cracking down on 15m emphasis that occurred at the beginning at the season.
The Lions are stacked, aren't they. Their game style feels very Hawthorn circa 2013 (obvious, I guess, given the Fages link). Elite kicking, possession-based footy, calm heads at the back (apart from Zorko, ha ha), the occasional Cyril (Lohmann? Ashcroft? Rayner?) flash of brilliance. They'll probably win it again.
Yeah, that's a great comp. They don't have the forward line that Hawthorn side did, but they have a better midfield.
Not your fault - McClure started the incorrect reporting on the location at the beginning!
One thing I’m interested in substantively is where the evolution of Brisbane’s offensive game goes next. You’ve hit on the subtle changes from 2024-2025 and I think there will be further trial and error as to what to do next as opponents adapt.
Some of the changes in 2025 felt like they were driven by opponents changing how they defended Brisbane and some impact on the cracking down on 15m emphasis that occurred at the beginning at the season.
Great preview!
One incredibly important nitpick though: the infamous 2023 off-season trip to Vegas didn't happen. They went to Nashville instead!
Is that so! I've let myself down there. Will need to extensively review my fact-checking processes.
Equalisation measures don’t apply in expansion states.
Not an unreasonable view, but I decided that's best left for a separate post.