http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...d/news-story/b3aa01e46b3944e9212e682e9a7412a6
TOM Rockliff is likely to have led the Brisbane Lions for the last time and his playing future at the club is also under a cloud.
Rockliff’s leadership is under review while the final decision on whether he is a required player next year will be postponed until a new football boss and coach is appointed.
His captaincy days appear over, with Dayne Beams and Dayne Zorko the leading contenders to assume the leadership.
Rockliff upset Zorko last year with his abrasive leadership style but the pair have made up.
He was also involved in a physical altercation with teammate Ryan Harwood at a team social outing this season. That was the same day where he had an angry text message exchange with welfare boss Craig Lambert.
Although the matter was dealt with and there was no black mark recorded alongside either players’ names by the administration, it further weakened Rockliff’s credentials as a captain in the eyes of some teammates.
It is understood the Lions’ board were underwhelmed by Rockliff when he presented on Leppitsch last week.