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How lucky are we! The club is finally in safe, competent hands to get us out of the mud we've been stuck in for far too long..
...and the way they were giggling like two naughty little boys when telling their stories, reminded me of my father and his brother when they got together
...and the way they were giggling like two naughty little boys when telling their stories, reminded me of my father and his brother when they got together
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The signs are positive Brisbane Lions are on the right track
JAY CLARK, Herald Sun
December 26, 2017 5:00pm
Subscriber only
LET’S call it the Chris Fagan effect.
Alastair Clarkson’s right-hand man took the hardest job in footy when he headed north to save Brisbane a year ago.
But 12 months into Fagan’s rescue mission, is there any doubt now the Lions are finally on the right track? None at all.
LISTEN UP: HOW FAGAN EMPOWERED LIONS
YOUNG GUN: MCCLUGGAGE HAIL HODGE INFLUENCE
We all saw the glimpses last year.
There’s plenty of quality young kids, much-needed added leadership and a build-from-the-ground-up attitude that has laid fresh foundations for a bright future.
After just 12 wins in three years, this club is clearly, and finally, back on the way up.
Allen Christensen will be desperate to make up for lost time. Picture: Getty Images
1. ALLEN CHRISTENSEN
THE Lions’ forgotten man is on track to play Round 1 after a nightmare start up north. Injuries have restricted him to 33 games in three years, including none last season. But the silky midfield half-forward is desperate to fulfil his potential after shining brightly in his first four years at Geelong, helping win the 2011 flag. The 26-year-old has evasiveness and slipperiness in traffic and, importantly, a lovely kick inside 50m.
2. CHARLIE CAMERON
ADELAIDE did not want to let him go for good reason. The speed machine is untouchable at his best. Remember his five-goal, 19-possession performance in the preliminary final demolition of Geelong? At Brisbane, he’ll sizzle up through the midfield and forward lines and turn up the tackle pressure. He’s a drawcard who will be worth turning up to watch.
Luke Hodge will give the young Lions leadership and direction. Picture: AAP
3. LUKE HODGE
LET’S face it, the leadership and direction Hodge will provide the young Lions will be invaluable. Who cares how many games he plays? The real benefit will be on the training track. He is already providing golden bits of advice to the young group. He’ll help them walk taller, play more aggressive, be more relentless around the footy, more disciplined in defence and more hopeful of a brighter future. If the Lions kick on to success in the next few years, the Hodge move will have played a vital part in their revival.
4. UNITY
THE days of talented young kids leaving the club in droves are over. Well, sort of. Josh Schache’s situation was a little weird in that he went from completely and committed in his first season to unsure and unsettled this year. So, unsurprisingly in the end, he bailed to the kennel after Richmond baulked. Anyway, coach Chris Fagan has driven a total cultural overhaul and what is crucial is that the young players especially are happy, developing and feeling valued. New list boss Dom Abrogio is a smart operator and is taking care of the contractual business. Things have changed for the better.
5. CONTESTED BALL
THE Lions have been putrid in this area for a long time. They have been among the worst couple in the competition for the past four years. Fagan wants to change all of that and has elevated the issue to the top of his whiteboard. But skipper Dayne Beams can’t do it on his own, especially after Tom Rockliff left for Port Adelaide. Mitch Robinson will be at the coalface along with youngsters Ben Keays and Brandon Starcevich and, of course, Hodge at times.
6. ERIC HIPWOOD
ALREADY the Buddy comparisons are starting to be made. Big call, yes, but Hipwood has athleticism to burn and the 200cm key forward is a nightmare match-up with his marking prowess and running power. He’s a special talent and is already the spearhead of the forward line entering his third season. Enjoy watching Lance Franklin V.02. The big question is how well the Lions can get the ball into him.
Eric Hipwood is the leader of the Lions attack. Picture: AAP
7. THE SIGNS
WHAT we have learned over the past two years is that pretenders can become contenders pretty quickly. The Bulldogs lifted off the canvas in 2016 and Richmond performed a stunning turnaround last year. Yes the Lions are young at either end of the ground, but there is plenty of quality through the midfield. If the young cubs kick on, a 6-10 win season is a realistic aim for Brisbane in 2018, which would be a big tick, considering they keep reloading on top talent in the draft, and are building the right way. They won five last year and knocked off Essendon at Etihad Stadium and a couple more wins on the road next season would boost the confidence.
8. ALEX WITHERDEN
THIS kid can play, having exploded on to the scene last season. He wins truckloads of the ball and is the rudder across
halfback. Already, he’s been dubbed a young Brendon Goddard. He averaged 24 possessions a game in 2017 and is already the favourite for next season’s Rising Star Award. Like Hodge, he’ll direct plenty of traffic.
JAY CLARK, Herald Sun
December 26, 2017 5:00pm
Subscriber only
LET’S call it the Chris Fagan effect.
Alastair Clarkson’s right-hand man took the hardest job in footy when he headed north to save Brisbane a year ago.
But 12 months into Fagan’s rescue mission, is there any doubt now the Lions are finally on the right track? None at all.
LISTEN UP: HOW FAGAN EMPOWERED LIONS
YOUNG GUN: MCCLUGGAGE HAIL HODGE INFLUENCE
We all saw the glimpses last year.
There’s plenty of quality young kids, much-needed added leadership and a build-from-the-ground-up attitude that has laid fresh foundations for a bright future.
After just 12 wins in three years, this club is clearly, and finally, back on the way up.
Allen Christensen will be desperate to make up for lost time. Picture: Getty Images
1. ALLEN CHRISTENSEN
THE Lions’ forgotten man is on track to play Round 1 after a nightmare start up north. Injuries have restricted him to 33 games in three years, including none last season. But the silky midfield half-forward is desperate to fulfil his potential after shining brightly in his first four years at Geelong, helping win the 2011 flag. The 26-year-old has evasiveness and slipperiness in traffic and, importantly, a lovely kick inside 50m.
2. CHARLIE CAMERON
ADELAIDE did not want to let him go for good reason. The speed machine is untouchable at his best. Remember his five-goal, 19-possession performance in the preliminary final demolition of Geelong? At Brisbane, he’ll sizzle up through the midfield and forward lines and turn up the tackle pressure. He’s a drawcard who will be worth turning up to watch.
Luke Hodge will give the young Lions leadership and direction. Picture: AAP
3. LUKE HODGE
LET’S face it, the leadership and direction Hodge will provide the young Lions will be invaluable. Who cares how many games he plays? The real benefit will be on the training track. He is already providing golden bits of advice to the young group. He’ll help them walk taller, play more aggressive, be more relentless around the footy, more disciplined in defence and more hopeful of a brighter future. If the Lions kick on to success in the next few years, the Hodge move will have played a vital part in their revival.
4. UNITY
THE days of talented young kids leaving the club in droves are over. Well, sort of. Josh Schache’s situation was a little weird in that he went from completely and committed in his first season to unsure and unsettled this year. So, unsurprisingly in the end, he bailed to the kennel after Richmond baulked. Anyway, coach Chris Fagan has driven a total cultural overhaul and what is crucial is that the young players especially are happy, developing and feeling valued. New list boss Dom Abrogio is a smart operator and is taking care of the contractual business. Things have changed for the better.
5. CONTESTED BALL
THE Lions have been putrid in this area for a long time. They have been among the worst couple in the competition for the past four years. Fagan wants to change all of that and has elevated the issue to the top of his whiteboard. But skipper Dayne Beams can’t do it on his own, especially after Tom Rockliff left for Port Adelaide. Mitch Robinson will be at the coalface along with youngsters Ben Keays and Brandon Starcevich and, of course, Hodge at times.
6. ERIC HIPWOOD
ALREADY the Buddy comparisons are starting to be made. Big call, yes, but Hipwood has athleticism to burn and the 200cm key forward is a nightmare match-up with his marking prowess and running power. He’s a special talent and is already the spearhead of the forward line entering his third season. Enjoy watching Lance Franklin V.02. The big question is how well the Lions can get the ball into him.
Eric Hipwood is the leader of the Lions attack. Picture: AAP
7. THE SIGNS
WHAT we have learned over the past two years is that pretenders can become contenders pretty quickly. The Bulldogs lifted off the canvas in 2016 and Richmond performed a stunning turnaround last year. Yes the Lions are young at either end of the ground, but there is plenty of quality through the midfield. If the young cubs kick on, a 6-10 win season is a realistic aim for Brisbane in 2018, which would be a big tick, considering they keep reloading on top talent in the draft, and are building the right way. They won five last year and knocked off Essendon at Etihad Stadium and a couple more wins on the road next season would boost the confidence.
8. ALEX WITHERDEN
THIS kid can play, having exploded on to the scene last season. He wins truckloads of the ball and is the rudder across
halfback. Already, he’s been dubbed a young Brendon Goddard. He averaged 24 possessions a game in 2017 and is already the favourite for next season’s Rising Star Award. Like Hodge, he’ll direct plenty of traffic.
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“Plenty of quality through the midfield” is an interesting call.
We need a lot to go right for that prediction to be realised. We’d probably need an injury free run from Beams and Zorko, Mcluggage and Berry to really kick on, one or both of Keays/Matho to fill the Rocky role on the inside and probably a career high year from the likes of Mitch Robbo, Bundy and Cameron.
That’s a lot of “ifs” but, equally, this is clearly the most talented and potentially deep midfield group we’ve had since 2004.
We need a lot to go right for that prediction to be realised. We’d probably need an injury free run from Beams and Zorko, Mcluggage and Berry to really kick on, one or both of Keays/Matho to fill the Rocky role on the inside and probably a career high year from the likes of Mitch Robbo, Bundy and Cameron.
That’s a lot of “ifs” but, equally, this is clearly the most talented and potentially deep midfield group we’ve had since 2004.
But Jay how about talking about how Simon Black will be missingThe signs are positive Brisbane Lions are on the right track
JAY CLARK, Herald Sun
December 26, 2017 5:00pm
Subscriber only
LET’S call it the Chris Fagan effect.
Alastair Clarkson’s right-hand man took the hardest job in footy when he headed north to save Brisbane a year ago.
But 12 months into Fagan’s rescue mission, is there any doubt now the Lions are finally on the right track? None at all.
LISTEN UP: HOW FAGAN EMPOWERED LIONS
YOUNG GUN: MCCLUGGAGE HAIL HODGE INFLUENCE
We all saw the glimpses last year.
There’s plenty of quality young kids, much-needed added leadership and a build-from-the-ground-up attitude that has laid fresh foundations for a bright future.
After just 12 wins in three years, this club is clearly, and finally, back on the way up.
Allen Christensen will be desperate to make up for lost time. Picture: Getty Images
1. ALLEN CHRISTENSEN
THE Lions’ forgotten man is on track to play Round 1 after a nightmare start up north. Injuries have restricted him to 33 games in three years, including none last season. But the silky midfield half-forward is desperate to fulfil his potential after shining brightly in his first four years at Geelong, helping win the 2011 flag. The 26-year-old has evasiveness and slipperiness in traffic and, importantly, a lovely kick inside 50m.
2. CHARLIE CAMERON
ADELAIDE did not want to let him go for good reason. The speed machine is untouchable at his best. Remember his five-goal, 19-possession performance in the preliminary final demolition of Geelong? At Brisbane, he’ll sizzle up through the midfield and forward lines and turn up the tackle pressure. He’s a drawcard who will be worth turning up to watch.
Luke Hodge will give the young Lions leadership and direction. Picture: AAP
3. LUKE HODGE
LET’S face it, the leadership and direction Hodge will provide the young Lions will be invaluable. Who cares how many games he plays? The real benefit will be on the training track. He is already providing golden bits of advice to the young group. He’ll help them walk taller, play more aggressive, be more relentless around the footy, more disciplined in defence and more hopeful of a brighter future. If the Lions kick on to success in the next few years, the Hodge move will have played a vital part in their revival.
4. UNITY
THE days of talented young kids leaving the club in droves are over. Well, sort of. Josh Schache’s situation was a little weird in that he went from completely and committed in his first season to unsure and unsettled this year. So, unsurprisingly in the end, he bailed to the kennel after Richmond baulked. Anyway, coach Chris Fagan has driven a total cultural overhaul and what is crucial is that the young players especially are happy, developing and feeling valued. New list boss Dom Abrogio is a smart operator and is taking care of the contractual business. Things have changed for the better.
5. CONTESTED BALL
THE Lions have been putrid in this area for a long time. They have been among the worst couple in the competition for the past four years. Fagan wants to change all of that and has elevated the issue to the top of his whiteboard. But skipper Dayne Beams can’t do it on his own, especially after Tom Rockliff left for Port Adelaide. Mitch Robinson will be at the coalface along with youngsters Ben Keays and Brandon Starcevich and, of course, Hodge at times.
6. ERIC HIPWOOD
ALREADY the Buddy comparisons are starting to be made. Big call, yes, but Hipwood has athleticism to burn and the 200cm key forward is a nightmare match-up with his marking prowess and running power. He’s a special talent and is already the spearhead of the forward line entering his third season. Enjoy watching Lance Franklin V.02. The big question is how well the Lions can get the ball into him.
Eric Hipwood is the leader of the Lions attack. Picture: AAP
7. THE SIGNS
WHAT we have learned over the past two years is that pretenders can become contenders pretty quickly. The Bulldogs lifted off the canvas in 2016 and Richmond performed a stunning turnaround last year. Yes the Lions are young at either end of the ground, but there is plenty of quality through the midfield. If the young cubs kick on, a 6-10 win season is a realistic aim for Brisbane in 2018, which would be a big tick, considering they keep reloading on top talent in the draft, and are building the right way. They won five last year and knocked off Essendon at Etihad Stadium and a couple more wins on the road next season would boost the confidence.
8. ALEX WITHERDEN
THIS kid can play, having exploded on to the scene last season. He wins truckloads of the ball and is the rudder across
halfback. Already, he’s been dubbed a young Brendon Goddard. He averaged 24 possessions a game in 2017 and is already the favourite for next season’s Rising Star Award. Like Hodge, he’ll direct plenty of traffic.
Was listening to Brett Phillips yesterday on SEN....he is an ex Fitzroy supporter, didn't follow over to us though. Anyhoo, he is filling in and doing the morning show this week with Sam Groth (6am-?, usually 9am)
He promised a listener yesterday that he will include some Fitzroy stories in his shows this week.......thought some of you may be interested to know.
He promised a listener yesterday that he will include some Fitzroy stories in his shows this week.......thought some of you may be interested to know.
Forward We Go
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While Spains Rafa is in Brissy, someone from The Lions should arrange him to meet our Rafa!!! Peas in a pod.(except maybe the height factor.)
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Would be a great shot for the front page of Courier to advertise the Brissy International (although nearly over) and our Lions in one go..
..the girls in love with the real Rafa may see our Rafa and decide to follow him too......(I know, wishful think but a good PR stunt)
..the girls in love with the real Rafa may see our Rafa and decide to follow him too......(I know, wishful think but a good PR stunt)
Forward We Go
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With all our combined media influences McMum, we can make it happen.
Pftt, not a problem.......the media are always falling over themselves to put us on the front page. Will be done!
Pretty sure the Broncos repainting the lines of their carpark is already slated for the front page this weekend.
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Sadly.... you are 110% true James. So wrong but true.#couriermailworstpaperinaustralia
If there was a fairfax paper in Brisbane the Lions would prob get more of a run on that.
How much of a run do the Reds get in the media up there?
what about in 2011 when they won it and had the Cooper Genia show was that big?
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Plenty when Hunt and mate got busted in the Valley with drugs. Reds are only popular, like the Lions and Roar, when they are winning.
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...m/news-story/e1d6a02bec89560122691414ded22d39
Brisbane Lions have plenty in common with NRL champions Melbourne Storm
GILBERT GARDINER, Herald Sun
January 12, 2018 6:57pm
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BRISBANE Lions coach Chris Fagan says an afternoon spent at Melbourne Storm was the validation he needed for player welfare and retention in a non-heartland state.
Fagan sought out the NRL heavyweight while in Melbourne last September, keen to crosscheck the Lions’ safeguards against the most successful football — any code — club in Australia.
Storm has built a reputation over the past two decades for attracting players from NRL strongholds and keeping them in the Melbourne AFL bubble.
ROUND 1: RAYNER IN SELECTION FIGHT WITH CUBS
X BEST: MEET THE AFLX ALL STARS
“We’re an AFL team in an NRL and rugby dominated area so anything we can learn from them that can help us do it better than we currently do it (is important),” Fagan told the Herald Sun.
But what delighted the second-year Lions coach the most were the similarities and not the differences.
Fagan has transformed the Lions’ culture over the past 24 months, inviting players and staff to take ownership in Brisbane.
Chris Fagan is confident the Lions are doing the right things. Picture: Getty Images
His experience at Hawthorn during the golden Alastair Clarkson era taught Fagan the “two most important” planks for good clubs.
“I walked away from (Storm) pretty much convinced ... it’s a good enough club if they (players) feel like they’re improving, if they’re cared for, they’re probably the two most important things,” Fagan said.
“I think Melbourne Storm have done that exceptionally well, their player leaders have driven the culture a fair bit, that’s helped as well, for us they were probably not so much new things but reinforcement that we’re on the right track with where we’re heading with our group.”
Among the new initiatives implemented at the Lions is a Whatsaap text message group for players’ partners and families — “Partners of the Pride”.
Storm has used a similar group for several years, initiated by skipper Cameron Smith’s wife Barb, it is a support network for the families throughout the season.
When a player joins Storm, his partner gets added to the Whatsaap group.
Hugh McCluggage is one of several youngsters to have recommited with the Lions. Picture: AAP
The shift under Fagan in Brisbane has already paid dividends in retention, with Cameron Rayner, Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry among talented Victorians to commit to new contracts.
Draftees Eric Hipwood, Harris Andrews, Ben Keays, Daniel McStay and Cedric Cox have also accepted long-term extensions.
The Lions were tarred by a “go-home” reputation after a messy 2013 off-season resulted in five players, including future All-Australians Sam Docherty and Elliot Yeo, Jared Polec, Billy Longer and Patrick Karnezis, leave the Den.
But in the past three seasons, only Josh Schache, former No.2 pick, has defected south.
“You can say that you’re doing all these things but the evidence is that by and large your players stay,” Fagan said.
“I think that whole issue they talk about the go-home factor, I think it was associated with Brisbane 2-3 years ago, it’s probably a little bit unfair, all clubs lose a player occasionally to go home factor.”
Josh Schache is now at the Western Bulldogs. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Storm chief executive Dave Donaghy said swapping ideas with AFL clubs could only benefit the club.
“We don’t see ourselves as competitors to the AFL,” Donaghy said.
“If there’s clubs that want to pick our brain on certain things we’re more than happy to share and trade and swap ideas and challenge each other.”
Storm already has strong AFL relationships with Melbourne sports’ precinct neighbours Melbourne and Collingwood, as well as A-League powerhouse Victory and the Super Rugby Rebels.
Brisbane Lions have plenty in common with NRL champions Melbourne Storm
GILBERT GARDINER, Herald Sun
January 12, 2018 6:57pm
Subscriber only
BRISBANE Lions coach Chris Fagan says an afternoon spent at Melbourne Storm was the validation he needed for player welfare and retention in a non-heartland state.
Fagan sought out the NRL heavyweight while in Melbourne last September, keen to crosscheck the Lions’ safeguards against the most successful football — any code — club in Australia.
Storm has built a reputation over the past two decades for attracting players from NRL strongholds and keeping them in the Melbourne AFL bubble.
ROUND 1: RAYNER IN SELECTION FIGHT WITH CUBS
X BEST: MEET THE AFLX ALL STARS
“We’re an AFL team in an NRL and rugby dominated area so anything we can learn from them that can help us do it better than we currently do it (is important),” Fagan told the Herald Sun.
But what delighted the second-year Lions coach the most were the similarities and not the differences.
Fagan has transformed the Lions’ culture over the past 24 months, inviting players and staff to take ownership in Brisbane.
Chris Fagan is confident the Lions are doing the right things. Picture: Getty Images
His experience at Hawthorn during the golden Alastair Clarkson era taught Fagan the “two most important” planks for good clubs.
“I walked away from (Storm) pretty much convinced ... it’s a good enough club if they (players) feel like they’re improving, if they’re cared for, they’re probably the two most important things,” Fagan said.
“I think Melbourne Storm have done that exceptionally well, their player leaders have driven the culture a fair bit, that’s helped as well, for us they were probably not so much new things but reinforcement that we’re on the right track with where we’re heading with our group.”
Among the new initiatives implemented at the Lions is a Whatsaap text message group for players’ partners and families — “Partners of the Pride”.
Storm has used a similar group for several years, initiated by skipper Cameron Smith’s wife Barb, it is a support network for the families throughout the season.
When a player joins Storm, his partner gets added to the Whatsaap group.
Hugh McCluggage is one of several youngsters to have recommited with the Lions. Picture: AAP
The shift under Fagan in Brisbane has already paid dividends in retention, with Cameron Rayner, Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry among talented Victorians to commit to new contracts.
Draftees Eric Hipwood, Harris Andrews, Ben Keays, Daniel McStay and Cedric Cox have also accepted long-term extensions.
The Lions were tarred by a “go-home” reputation after a messy 2013 off-season resulted in five players, including future All-Australians Sam Docherty and Elliot Yeo, Jared Polec, Billy Longer and Patrick Karnezis, leave the Den.
But in the past three seasons, only Josh Schache, former No.2 pick, has defected south.
“You can say that you’re doing all these things but the evidence is that by and large your players stay,” Fagan said.
“I think that whole issue they talk about the go-home factor, I think it was associated with Brisbane 2-3 years ago, it’s probably a little bit unfair, all clubs lose a player occasionally to go home factor.”
Josh Schache is now at the Western Bulldogs. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Storm chief executive Dave Donaghy said swapping ideas with AFL clubs could only benefit the club.
“We don’t see ourselves as competitors to the AFL,” Donaghy said.
“If there’s clubs that want to pick our brain on certain things we’re more than happy to share and trade and swap ideas and challenge each other.”
Storm already has strong AFL relationships with Melbourne sports’ precinct neighbours Melbourne and Collingwood, as well as A-League powerhouse Victory and the Super Rugby Rebels.
[QUOTE="trikster, post: 53966365, member]
Fagan has transformed the Lions’ culture over the past 24 months, inviting players and staff to take ownership in Brisbane.
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Perhaps the most impressive thing about Fages yet: he was beginning to transform the culture 12 months before he even got the job!
We did have the Prince complete his Royal tour during that period too.
Fagan has transformed the Lions’ culture over the past 24 months, inviting players and staff to take ownership in Brisbane.
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Perhaps the most impressive thing about Fages yet: he was beginning to transform the culture 12 months before he even got the job!
We did have the Prince complete his Royal tour during that period too.
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That’s unfortunate. You missed out.
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