BY BRAD KLIBANSKY
THE following alterations have been made to club lists, via the long-term injury list rules.
Brisbane Lions - Upgraded Anthony Corrie from the rookie list as the replacement for James Hawksley, who was already on the long-term injury list.
West Coast - Upgraded Jamie McNamara from the rookie list as the replacement for Ashley Sampi, who was already on the long-term injury list.
BY BRAD KLIBANSKY
BRISBANE gun forward Jonathan Brown says if the Lions are to make the finals they must win their next two games and hope West Coast also win their next two matches.
Speaking on SEN, Brown said the equation was easy for the Lions.
“It is a pretty easy equation for us,” Brown said.
“If we win our next two and West coast when their next two, we will be playing finals.
“We have a tough draw. We go to Adelaide over there and Geelong at home. Hopefully they (Geelong) decide to rest half their side when they come over here.”
Footyheads, the Lions play Adelaide (away) and Geelong (home), West Coast play St Klida (away) and Essendon (home). Will the Lions make the finals?
BY NINO BUCCI
LEIGH Matthews will be approached by the Brisbane Lions before Christmas to ensure the four-time premiership coach remains at the club beyond 2008, The Age reported today.
Matthews would be offered a contract extension to prevent approaches from other clubs next season, club chairman Tony Kelly said.
“I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if someone came out and made the Godfather offer. In fact, I’d almost be offended if he wasn’t and I’ve got total faith he would broach it with me if he took it seriously. I suspect he’s been spoken to already,” Kelly said.
The Lions have exceeded pre-season expectations this year, currently sitting eighth on the AFL ladder with nine wins and a draw from 19 matches, and remain a chance to play finals.
Matthews acknowledged his contract would be discussed at the end of the season, seemingly quashing speculation that
Michael Voss would step in to coach the Lions post-2008.
“The club has said they would like to talk at the end of the season and I’m happy with that,” Matthews said.
FootyHeads, with Brisbane moving to re-sign Leigh Matthews, when will Michael Voss get the chance to realise his coaching aspirations?
BY STEPHEN BAKER
Brisbane Lions Coach Leigh Matthews attributes a concerted focus on tackling as a significant factor in his team’s current run of wins.
“Good teams tackle very well”, said Matthews last night after his team beat North Melbourne by 37 points in a lackluster game at the Gabba in Brisbane.
“That’s one of the building blocks of any good team performance”.
“The last 5 weeks, our tackling pressure has been exceptional”.
The Lions lead the competition in tackles per game and are second overall in total tackles with 1285.
Brisbane has won their last 5 games, launching them into finals contention after heading to the mid-season break with 4 wins and seven losses, as well as a draw against Richmond.
FootyHeads, are the Lions genuine September contenders?
What do they expect us to say? Hell, yes!
