As Brisbane powered to an emphatic triumph over Port Adelaide, one thing became apparent to their forthcoming rivals: target Lachie Neale at your own peril.
As Brisbane powered to an emphatic triumph over Port Adelaide to book their place in the preliminary finals, one thing became apparent to their forthcoming rivals: target Lachie Neale at your own peril.
Just this season the Gold Coast employed the tactic, with Suns leader Touk Miller heavily tagging his opposite number - restricting him to just 17 disposals in the Lions’ Round 20 defeat. What has seemingly changed lately is that whenever Neale has been shut down, the rest of the midfield have risen to the occasion.
Teenage whiz Jaspa Fletcher then turned in one of the finest performances of his fledgling career - his three goals and 16 disposals showcasing the composure he had gained throughout his maiden campaign. McCluggage again stood tall - finishing with 28 disposals, 15 contested possessions and eight clearances. Dayne Zorko proved a capable supporting act: 19 disposals, five clearances and two goal assists.However, in another Lions win, Jarrod Berry this time answered the call to arms: 28 disposals, three clearances and eight contested possessions.Getty Images
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