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a day ago
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Geelong v Brisbane Lions AFL Round 15: Live updates, SuperCoach scores, teams
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan admits premiership hero Kai Lohmann has lost confidence as he struggles to reach the 'high bar' he set last year. Lohmann, who kicked four goals in Brisbane's 60-point grand final win over Sydney last season to cap off a memorable campaign, has struggled for form and consistency this year. The 22-year-old forward has only kicked four goals in nine appearances this season in a campaign that has been affected by ankle and shoulder injuries. Lohmann had to settle for the substitute's role last Saturday against GWS Giants, and despite being injected into the contest late in the first quarter after Jack Payne suffered a season-ending knee injury, he failed to kick a goal in the Lions' 11-point loss. 'He set a high bar last year and he has probably become a little bit too preoccupied with reaching that high bar again or going past it,' Fagan said ahead of Brisbane's battle with Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night. 'In the process he's lost a little bit of confidence because he hasn't been able to play as well as he would have liked, and yes he's had a lot of injuries. 'We'll just be patient with him. He'll get there.' Fagan threw similar support behind Lohmann's fellow forward Charlie Cameron, who has also battled for form this season. Cameron has kicked only 14 goals in 12 appearances this year and has often struggled to get his hands on the ball. 'He's had a little bit of an up and down year. It's probably his accuracy that's hurt him more than anything. He's had plenty of shots on goal,' Fagan said of Cameron, who has kicked 16 behinds. 'He was really good against Adelaide (two weeks ago) … we'll back him in.' The Lions will want to improve their overall accuracy on Friday night after kicking a combined total of 21 goals and 33 behinds in back-to-back losses to the Crows and Giants. 'We're nine wins and four losses (and a draw), so we're in a reasonably healthy position, particularly compared to last year, but that (goalkicking accuracy) is the one glaring thing that has hurt us in the last couple of weeks,' Fagan said. To avoid a third successive loss, the Lions must win on Friday at a ground where they have suffered defeat 13 consecutive times, with their most recent victory at GMHBA Stadium coming in 2003. 'We've ticked off many things over the last few years – that's all part of being competitive,' Fagan said. 'It's all part of goal setting and striving.' Fagan confirmed that experienced defender Darcy Gardiner would replace Payne in Brisbane's backline. 'We've been trying to turn him (Gardiner) into a forward, but his career as an AFL player has been as a backman mostly,' he said. 'We're really confident he can go back there and have an impact.'
News.com.au
2 days ago
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- News.com.au
Brisbane's Kai Lohmann searching for form after setting ‘high bar' last season
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan admits premiership hero Kai Lohmann has lost confidence as he struggles to reach the 'high bar' he set last year. Lohmann, who kicked four goals in Brisbane's 60-point grand final win over Sydney last season to cap off a memorable campaign, has struggled for form and consistency this year. The 22-year-old forward has only kicked four goals in nine appearances this season in a campaign that has been affected by ankle and shoulder injuries. Lohmann had to settle for the substitute's role last Saturday against GWS Giants, and despite being injected into the contest late in the first quarter after Jack Payne suffered a season-ending knee injury, he failed to kick a goal in the Lions' 11-point loss. 'He set a high bar last year and he has probably become a little bit too preoccupied with reaching that high bar again or going past it,' Fagan said ahead of Brisbane's battle with Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night. 'In the process he's lost a little bit of confidence because he hasn't been able to play as well as he would have liked, and yes he's had a lot of injuries. 'We'll just be patient with him. He'll get there.' Fagan threw similar support behind Lohmann's fellow forward Charlie Cameron, who has also battled for form this season. Cameron has kicked only 14 goals in 12 appearances this year and has often struggled to get his hands on the ball. 'He's had a little bit of an up and down year. It's probably his accuracy that's hurt him more than anything. He's had plenty of shots on goal,' Fagan said of Cameron, who has kicked 16 behinds. 'He was really good against Adelaide (two weeks ago) … we'll back him in.' The Lions will want to improve their overall accuracy on Friday night after kicking a combined total of 21 goals and 33 behinds in back-to-back losses to the Crows and Giants. 'We're nine wins and four losses (and a draw), so we're in a reasonably healthy position, particularly compared to last year, but that (goalkicking accuracy) is the one glaring thing that has hurt us in the last couple of weeks,' Fagan said. To avoid a third successive loss, the Lions must win on Friday at a ground where they have suffered defeat 13 consecutive times, with their most recent victory at GMHBA Stadium coming in 2003. 'We've ticked off many things over the last few years – that's all part of being competitive,' Fagan said. 'It's all part of goal setting and striving.' Fagan confirmed that experienced defender Darcy Gardiner would replace Payne in Brisbane's backline. 'We've been trying to turn him (Gardiner) into a forward, but his career as an AFL player has been as a backman mostly,' he said. 'We're really confident he can go back there and have an impact.'
ABC News
2 days ago
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- ABC News
Brisbane Lions attempt to win in Geelong for the first time since 2003
A 22-year winless run at a stadium is enough to make any team cower —but not the Brisbane Lions. The Lions have made a habit of breaking hoodoos under Chris Fagan — and they are determined to tick off the final item on their list. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFL and NRL seasons in 2025. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFL and NRL seasons in 2025. Brisbane has not won at Geelong's Kardinia Park since round six, 2003, with now-Cats coach Chris Scott kicking the match-sealing goal for the Lions that day. Will and Levi Ashcroft were not born yet, and since then, it has been 13 straight losses ahead of Friday night's blockbuster. "We've had a lot of those things over the years," Fagan said. "It's been 20-odd years since we've won here at this ground. The last couple of times we've played here, they've been close games. "So as we've become better as a team, we've been able to challenge Geelong a little bit more. "But it all starts again tomorrow night. We're obviously looking to break through that milestone and they'll obviously be trying as hard as they can to stop us." In recent seasons the Lions ended an 11-game losing streak at the MCG in 2022, snapped a 15-game run against Richmond in 2020 and an 11-game losing streak against Sydney in 2019. Under Fagan, Brisbane also ended poor runs against West Coast, Geelong and Adelaide. Fagan said the Lions "had a bit of fun" with their various hoodoos. "We've done that from the day I arrived at the club because we couldn't beat anyone," Fagan said. "It's true, we were struggling as a football club back then. "We just looked at various teams we hadn't beaten for a while and set ourselves to do that. I think that's a reasonable thing. It's all part of goal setting and striving. "And we've ticked off many things over the last few years, including that one about the MCG, we couldn't win there. So that's all part of being competitive." The Lions (9-4), who have lost two on the bounce, travelled to Victoria a day early, on Wednesday, and were relieved they had made that choice after dealing with multiple delays. Fagan believed low pressure numbers against GWS were an "outlier" but poor goal kicking had been an issue in that game and against Adelaide. "That's the one glaring thing at the moment that's hurt us in the last couple of weeks," he said. Star small forward Charlie Cameron has kicked 12.14 and just one goal in the past month. Fagan insisted Cameron's contributions elsewhere had been important. "It's been up and down from a goal kicking sense but we'll back him in," he said. The reigning premiers will also be "patient" with Kai Lohmann, who has had a similarly up-and-down year. Fagan confirmed veteran defender Darcy Gardiner will come in to replace Jack Payne (knee). AAP
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2 days ago
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Lions confident of breaking 22-year AFL hoodoo
A 22-year winless run at a stadium is enough to make any team cower. Not Brisbane. The Lions have made a habit of breaking hoodoos under Chris Fagan - and they are determined to tick off the final item on their list: their winless run at GMHBA Stadium. Brisbane last won at the venue in round six, 2003, with now-Cats coach Chris Scott kicking the sealer. The likes of Will and Levi Ashcroft weren't even born yet, and since then, it's been 13 straight losses ahead of Friday night's blockbuster. "We've had a lot of those things over the years," Fagan said. "It's been 20-odd years since we've won here at this ground. The last couple of times we've played here, they've been close games. "So as we've become better as a team, we've been able to challenge Geelong a little bit more. "But it all starts again tomorrow night. We're obviously looking to break through that milestone and they'll obviously be trying as hard as they can to stop us." The Lions famously ended an 11-game losing streak at the MCG in 2022 and previously snapped a 15-game run against Richmond in 2020 and 11-game streak against Sydney in 2019. Under Fagan, Brisbane also ended poor runs against West Coast, Geelong and Adelaide. Fagan said the Lions "had a bit of fun" with their various hoodoos. "We've done that from the day I arrived at the club, because we couldn't beat anyone," Fagan said. "It's true, we were struggling as a football club back then. "We just looked at various teams we hadn't beaten for a while and set ourselves to do that. I think that's a reasonable thing. It's all part of goal setting and striving. "And we've ticked off many things over the last few years, including that one about the MCG, we couldn't win there. So that's all part of being competitive." The Lions (9-4), who have lost two on the bounce, travelled to Victoria a day early, on Wednesday, and were relieved they'd made that choice after dealing with multiple delays. Fagan believed low pressure numbers against GWS were an "outlier" but poor goal kicking had been an issue in that game and against Adelaide. "That's the one glaring thing at the moment that's hurt us in the last couple of weeks," he said. Star small forward Charlie Cameron has kicked 12.14 and just one goal in the past month. Fagan insisted Cameron's contributions elsewhere had been important. "It's been up and down from a goal kicking sense but we'll back him in," he said. The reigning premiers will also be "patient" with Kai Lohmann, who has had a similarly up-and-down year. Fagan confirmed veteran defender Darcy Gardiner will come in to replace Jack Payne (knee). A 22-year winless run at a stadium is enough to make any team cower. Not Brisbane. The Lions have made a habit of breaking hoodoos under Chris Fagan - and they are determined to tick off the final item on their list: their winless run at GMHBA Stadium. Brisbane last won at the venue in round six, 2003, with now-Cats coach Chris Scott kicking the sealer. The likes of Will and Levi Ashcroft weren't even born yet, and since then, it's been 13 straight losses ahead of Friday night's blockbuster. "We've had a lot of those things over the years," Fagan said. "It's been 20-odd years since we've won here at this ground. The last couple of times we've played here, they've been close games. "So as we've become better as a team, we've been able to challenge Geelong a little bit more. "But it all starts again tomorrow night. We're obviously looking to break through that milestone and they'll obviously be trying as hard as they can to stop us." The Lions famously ended an 11-game losing streak at the MCG in 2022 and previously snapped a 15-game run against Richmond in 2020 and 11-game streak against Sydney in 2019. Under Fagan, Brisbane also ended poor runs against West Coast, Geelong and Adelaide. Fagan said the Lions "had a bit of fun" with their various hoodoos. "We've done that from the day I arrived at the club, because we couldn't beat anyone," Fagan said. "It's true, we were struggling as a football club back then. "We just looked at various teams we hadn't beaten for a while and set ourselves to do that. I think that's a reasonable thing. It's all part of goal setting and striving. "And we've ticked off many things over the last few years, including that one about the MCG, we couldn't win there. So that's all part of being competitive." The Lions (9-4), who have lost two on the bounce, travelled to Victoria a day early, on Wednesday, and were relieved they'd made that choice after dealing with multiple delays. Fagan believed low pressure numbers against GWS were an "outlier" but poor goal kicking had been an issue in that game and against Adelaide. "That's the one glaring thing at the moment that's hurt us in the last couple of weeks," he said. Star small forward Charlie Cameron has kicked 12.14 and just one goal in the past month. Fagan insisted Cameron's contributions elsewhere had been important. "It's been up and down from a goal kicking sense but we'll back him in," he said. The reigning premiers will also be "patient" with Kai Lohmann, who has had a similarly up-and-down year. Fagan confirmed veteran defender Darcy Gardiner will come in to replace Jack Payne (knee). A 22-year winless run at a stadium is enough to make any team cower. Not Brisbane. The Lions have made a habit of breaking hoodoos under Chris Fagan - and they are determined to tick off the final item on their list: their winless run at GMHBA Stadium. Brisbane last won at the venue in round six, 2003, with now-Cats coach Chris Scott kicking the sealer. The likes of Will and Levi Ashcroft weren't even born yet, and since then, it's been 13 straight losses ahead of Friday night's blockbuster. "We've had a lot of those things over the years," Fagan said. "It's been 20-odd years since we've won here at this ground. The last couple of times we've played here, they've been close games. "So as we've become better as a team, we've been able to challenge Geelong a little bit more. "But it all starts again tomorrow night. We're obviously looking to break through that milestone and they'll obviously be trying as hard as they can to stop us." The Lions famously ended an 11-game losing streak at the MCG in 2022 and previously snapped a 15-game run against Richmond in 2020 and 11-game streak against Sydney in 2019. Under Fagan, Brisbane also ended poor runs against West Coast, Geelong and Adelaide. Fagan said the Lions "had a bit of fun" with their various hoodoos. "We've done that from the day I arrived at the club, because we couldn't beat anyone," Fagan said. "It's true, we were struggling as a football club back then. "We just looked at various teams we hadn't beaten for a while and set ourselves to do that. I think that's a reasonable thing. It's all part of goal setting and striving. "And we've ticked off many things over the last few years, including that one about the MCG, we couldn't win there. So that's all part of being competitive." The Lions (9-4), who have lost two on the bounce, travelled to Victoria a day early, on Wednesday, and were relieved they'd made that choice after dealing with multiple delays. Fagan believed low pressure numbers against GWS were an "outlier" but poor goal kicking had been an issue in that game and against Adelaide. "That's the one glaring thing at the moment that's hurt us in the last couple of weeks," he said. Star small forward Charlie Cameron has kicked 12.14 and just one goal in the past month. Fagan insisted Cameron's contributions elsewhere had been important. "It's been up and down from a goal kicking sense but we'll back him in," he said. The reigning premiers will also be "patient" with Kai Lohmann, who has had a similarly up-and-down year. Fagan confirmed veteran defender Darcy Gardiner will come in to replace Jack Payne (knee).
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4 days ago
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Steady heads settle Lions before early Geelong flight
The Brisbane Lions will fly south a day earlier than normal as they plot an end to a 22-year AFL winning drought in Geelong. The defending premiers will depart on Wednesday ahead of Friday's clash with the in-form Cats at GMHBA Stadium. The Cats have won 13 straight against the Lions at the venue, dating back to 2003, including a pair of one-point wins and a 10-point victory in their last encounter three years ago. Chris Fagan's side usually travel the day before a game but veteran defender Ryan Lester said they had adopted a grand final-like approach to the fixture. "It's more, 'What's the best prep to give ourselves the best chance to get the result?'," he said. "You fly to Melbourne, then drive to Geelong, so that gives us a full day Thursday to get some quality out of our captain's run leading into Friday. "Whilst we haven't done it before, we've done something similar for the grand final. "So, if it gives ourselves the best chance, then why not?" Lester's Lions are licking their wounds after frustrating back-to-back losses where inaccuracy in front of goal hurt them. They kicked 0.8 from 10 shots at goal in the final quarter of a five-point loss in Adelaide two weeks ago, then had 31 scoring shots to GWS's 22 in a Gabba loss on Saturday. They've won just twice in their last six fixtures but, after a 5-0 start, still sit third. "To do it two weeks in a row (is frustrating) but we're an experienced group that's been through lots of different scenarios over the last six or seven years," Lester said. "And it's quite similar to ones we had last year. "We're confident we know our footy is still good enough." He'll have a key role in a re-jigged backline alongside Darcy Gardiner, who is set to replace Jack Payne after he had surgery on a ruptured patellar tendon on Monday. Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron (44 goals) will be Lester's responsibility. The Cats forward was kept goal-less against Gold Coast two weeks ago but otherwise kicked seven, six, five and six majors in his last four games. Lester, 32, kept Cameron to one goal from eight touches earlier this season and two goals from 17 touches in last year's preliminary final. "It's a mixture of excitement and a bit more nervous playing these games ... he's probably the best forward in the league," Lester said. "If I can do my little bit for the team, it'll help us. "I probably don't play on the best forwards every week, they're generally bigger boys. "But in different weeks different people have key matchups and this week it'll probably be one for me. "He's got a lot of weapons. He's a very good player. I'll see what I can do." The Brisbane Lions will fly south a day earlier than normal as they plot an end to a 22-year AFL winning drought in Geelong. The defending premiers will depart on Wednesday ahead of Friday's clash with the in-form Cats at GMHBA Stadium. The Cats have won 13 straight against the Lions at the venue, dating back to 2003, including a pair of one-point wins and a 10-point victory in their last encounter three years ago. Chris Fagan's side usually travel the day before a game but veteran defender Ryan Lester said they had adopted a grand final-like approach to the fixture. "It's more, 'What's the best prep to give ourselves the best chance to get the result?'," he said. "You fly to Melbourne, then drive to Geelong, so that gives us a full day Thursday to get some quality out of our captain's run leading into Friday. "Whilst we haven't done it before, we've done something similar for the grand final. "So, if it gives ourselves the best chance, then why not?" Lester's Lions are licking their wounds after frustrating back-to-back losses where inaccuracy in front of goal hurt them. They kicked 0.8 from 10 shots at goal in the final quarter of a five-point loss in Adelaide two weeks ago, then had 31 scoring shots to GWS's 22 in a Gabba loss on Saturday. They've won just twice in their last six fixtures but, after a 5-0 start, still sit third. "To do it two weeks in a row (is frustrating) but we're an experienced group that's been through lots of different scenarios over the last six or seven years," Lester said. "And it's quite similar to ones we had last year. "We're confident we know our footy is still good enough." He'll have a key role in a re-jigged backline alongside Darcy Gardiner, who is set to replace Jack Payne after he had surgery on a ruptured patellar tendon on Monday. Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron (44 goals) will be Lester's responsibility. The Cats forward was kept goal-less against Gold Coast two weeks ago but otherwise kicked seven, six, five and six majors in his last four games. Lester, 32, kept Cameron to one goal from eight touches earlier this season and two goals from 17 touches in last year's preliminary final. "It's a mixture of excitement and a bit more nervous playing these games ... he's probably the best forward in the league," Lester said. "If I can do my little bit for the team, it'll help us. "I probably don't play on the best forwards every week, they're generally bigger boys. "But in different weeks different people have key matchups and this week it'll probably be one for me. "He's got a lot of weapons. He's a very good player. I'll see what I can do." The Brisbane Lions will fly south a day earlier than normal as they plot an end to a 22-year AFL winning drought in Geelong. The defending premiers will depart on Wednesday ahead of Friday's clash with the in-form Cats at GMHBA Stadium. The Cats have won 13 straight against the Lions at the venue, dating back to 2003, including a pair of one-point wins and a 10-point victory in their last encounter three years ago. Chris Fagan's side usually travel the day before a game but veteran defender Ryan Lester said they had adopted a grand final-like approach to the fixture. "It's more, 'What's the best prep to give ourselves the best chance to get the result?'," he said. "You fly to Melbourne, then drive to Geelong, so that gives us a full day Thursday to get some quality out of our captain's run leading into Friday. "Whilst we haven't done it before, we've done something similar for the grand final. "So, if it gives ourselves the best chance, then why not?" Lester's Lions are licking their wounds after frustrating back-to-back losses where inaccuracy in front of goal hurt them. They kicked 0.8 from 10 shots at goal in the final quarter of a five-point loss in Adelaide two weeks ago, then had 31 scoring shots to GWS's 22 in a Gabba loss on Saturday. They've won just twice in their last six fixtures but, after a 5-0 start, still sit third. "To do it two weeks in a row (is frustrating) but we're an experienced group that's been through lots of different scenarios over the last six or seven years," Lester said. "And it's quite similar to ones we had last year. "We're confident we know our footy is still good enough." He'll have a key role in a re-jigged backline alongside Darcy Gardiner, who is set to replace Jack Payne after he had surgery on a ruptured patellar tendon on Monday. Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron (44 goals) will be Lester's responsibility. The Cats forward was kept goal-less against Gold Coast two weeks ago but otherwise kicked seven, six, five and six majors in his last four games. Lester, 32, kept Cameron to one goal from eight touches earlier this season and two goals from 17 touches in last year's preliminary final. "It's a mixture of excitement and a bit more nervous playing these games ... he's probably the best forward in the league," Lester said. "If I can do my little bit for the team, it'll help us. "I probably don't play on the best forwards every week, they're generally bigger boys. "But in different weeks different people have key matchups and this week it'll probably be one for me. "He's got a lot of weapons. He's a very good player. I'll see what I can do."
