Beset by injury since 2018, Daniher moved to the Lions in the 2020 trade period after eight years and 108 games at Essendon. Gold Coast Suns - Serene Watson (Bond University) Round 2. Brisbane Lions - Ely Smith, midfielder (Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country) 22. A better-than-expected finish in 2020 will perhaps bring some unwanted expectation, but this is a side capable of fighting and causing upsets against highly fancied teams caught lacking. 1 draft pick Cameron Rayner has suffered a suspected ACL tear, but Brisbane Lions … Mature-age recruit Ruby Svarc, the sister of 2020 standout Cathy, is another promising inclusion. Brisbane Lions - Catherine Svarc (Wilston Grange) 17. Williams went at 35. Having gone down to the Dockers and Collingwood to end the regular season, Brisbane put up a fight against Carlton come finals time, but ultimately fell away in a game indicative of its season as a whole. Given they have traded out of the first round this year and into that of 2021, the Lions may one of the quieter clubs at this year’s draft and obtain a rather straightforward hand. The crew of inaugural Lions will be shaved down to seven this year with Webb’s absence, but are well represented in the leadership group with skipper Emma Zielke flanked by vice-captain Breanna Koenen, 2020 All Australian Lutkins, Shannon Campbell, and Bates. The South Adelaide tall has family ties to the Sunshine State and has already played senior football, promising to bring great competitiveness across all levels for the Lions. 15d Rohan Connolly. The versatile 171cm defender went from strength to strength last year and now has some solid experience under her belt, making her a dependable option when shutting down opposition forwards, intercepting or rebounding out of the back half. The speedy half-forward/winger is a threat on the attack; impacting both in the air and at ground level while also applying her pace going both ways. 116d Jake Michaels. The Lions have traded for injury-plagued Cat Nakia Cockatoo. Listed at number five in Draft Central’s AFLW 10 Under 10 to watch series, Nat Grider is one to keep an eye on this year. The Lions were far and away the biggest surprise packet early last season, going undefeated across the first four rounds and setting the base for eventual finals qualification. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled. Should these unmistakable leaders continue to bind together and support the Lions’ exciting youth, they could climb to the top of the tree in years to come, if not now. But having arguably overachieved in 2020, the question remains; will the Lions fall away again in 2021? “You can see why Geelong were very reluctant to let him go - he’s a powerful, clever player.”, *Odds are current as of 16th May 2021, 1:04am AEST, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - JANUARY 6, 2021. “I’ll feel as an Essendon person that we’re extremely disappointed that we didn’t get the best out of him and that we weren’t able to retain him,” he said. Anthony started in defence and finished up forward in what was a promising first outing for the talented teenager, who made Vic Country and has put together […], GRAND finalists Geelong Falcons and Oakleigh Chargers, and losing preliminary finalists Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels have led the way with the 2021 Draft Central NAB League Girls Team of the Year. In 2018 draft we took RCD at 20. Essendon selected McGrath with the first pick overall with Taranto (pick 2) and McCluggage (3) landing at GWS and Brisbane respectively. The talented tall has been a key member of Peel Thunder's side this year, and showed during the AFL Women's Under 19s National Championships that she can match it [...]. We said this last week, but the Lions are back on track. Having continually undergone a wealth of list changes, the Lions’ squad is relatively young but more settled now and has the backing of brilliant leaders who look poised to continue their quest in proving the naysayers wrong. The seven teams that can win the premiership in 2021. Brisbane Lions keen to get more players to Victoria. Brisbane 2021 record: 5-3 Previous ranking: 4. 6 picks in a crap draft for the number 1 pick. The Brisbane Lions will almost certainly remain in Victoria until after their Round 4 AFL game due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Queensland's capital city. Brisbane Lions star recruit Joe Daniher is yet to miss a training session or have his program modified according to coach Chris Fagan, as the former Bomber prepares for his first round one AFL game in three years. play. January 29th, 2021 9:06 am. Last edited: Apr 4, 2021. 1 AFL draft pick since 2000. Another promising draft crop should put the Lions in good stead in terms of squad depth, with a good mix of talents entering the den. With the potential to also play through midfield, Grider has some promising upside and came into the competition as a highly touted junior. Brisbane Lions star recruit Joe Daniher is yet to miss a training session or have his program modified according to coach Chris … It's official: Nakia Cockatoo will play for Brisbane in 2021. The 2017 No.1 draft pick finished last year in terrific form and had found another ... Leigh Montagna and Jordan Lewis to give their predictions for 2021 on the Lions. Finals should again be the goal, but it will be tough. At 27-years-old, her readymade status suits the Lions’ upward trend. Another promising draft crop should put the Lions in good stead in terms of squad depth, with a good mix of talents entering the den. Fellow foundation members Ally Anderson and Jess Wuetschner are also set to go around once again and have proven their class across multiple seasons. The likes of best and fairest winner Emily Bates and spearhead tall forward Jesse Wardlaw enjoyed breakout seasons, helping form a good springboard for the Lions to leap off heading into 2021. “I think he was obviously on the mend towards the end of last year. A lingering theme surrounding Brisbane’s 2020 campaign was its steep fall-off after the halfway mark. NAB AFLW Draft NAB AFLW Draft Combine ... APRIL 20: Kate Lutkins of the Brisbane Lions poses with her All-Australian trophy and Travis Auld during the 2021 AFLW W Awards at The Gabba on April 20, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane Lions new signing Joe Daniher is seen during training at Leyshon Park in Yeronga. “He too has done all the training so far,” Fagan said. Experience will count for a lot as the Lions strive to become more consistent and set the standard for a raft of promising youngsters to work towards. Brisbane Lions. The eighth overall draft pick, 18-year-old utility Farquharson joins the Lions AFLW team from the club’s academy, where she spent four seasons. She represented her state at the Under 18 National Championships in 2018 and 2019, impressing as an under-ager and going on to win this year’s QAFLW premiership with the Yeronga Devils. McGrath was named the 2017 Rising Star, Taranto won his first best and fairest in a star-studded Giants side in 2019, while Lions gun McCluggage has twice made the All-Australian squad of 40. This is their first day of pre-season training. Brisbane senior coach Chris Fagan said the suspected season-ending knee injury to young gun Cam Rayner could inspire the Lions to greater heights in 2021. 17d ESPN staff. Brisbane are working towards securing government exemptions to allow more players to leave Queensland and boost their travel party in Victoria. Player(s) and/or draft pick(s) in Player(s) and/or draft pick(s) out; West Coast: Pick 17 Jack Redden: Carlton: Tom Bell Pick 41 Pick 21 Pick 60 Geelong: Josh Walker Jarrad Jansen: Brisbane Lions 2016 third-round pick (pick 42) Collingwood: St Kilda 2016 second-round pick (pick 31) James Aish: North Melbourne: Ryan Bastinac Pick 38 Pick 40 Brisbane Lions keen to get more players to Victoria. AAP. “We’ve modified him a little bit because he wasn’t able to do a lot of training before Christmas so he’s been on a gradual build up. 1 AFL draft pick since 2000. The trio have combined for 11 players in our 24-player side, with other losing preliminary finalist Eastern Ranges, as well as finalists Tasmania […], PEEL Thunder's Beth Schilling is naturally an eye-catching player with her athleticism and overhead marking ability among a number of strings she has in her bow. The likes of best and fairest winner Emily Bates and spearhead tall forward Jesse Wardlaw enjoyed breakout seasons, helping form a good springboard for the Lions to leap off heading into 2021. 20. Essendon legend and SEN Breakfast co-host Tim Watson said that the Bombers faithful would likely be deflated if Daniher is able to perform at his peak in his first year at the Lions after so much turmoil during his time in the red and black. AAMI Community Series 2021: Cameron Rayner injury takes gloss off rebounding Brisbane Lions. Zimmorlei Farquharson headlined Brisbane’s intake at pick … Brisbane is beginning to look like a settled squad after bearing the brunt of expansion, with the building blocks of a finals contender now set. Ranking every No. Lions land former No.10 pick from Cats. Brisbane Lions' forward — and former number one draft pick — Cam Rayner is likely to miss the entire 2021 season with a knee injury. Nov 10, 2020, 4:54pm. Season 2021 Games for Brisbane Lions: Desc: Date: Opponent: Venue: Crowd: Result: Margin: Disposals: Goals: Round 1: Sat 20 Mar 6:45pm 2021 Team Preview – Brisbane Lions Written by Chillo on February 9 2021 They boast a genuine star surrounded by a rapidly improving supporting cast in the midfield, a sturdy and experienced defence, and now have one of the league’s great untapped talents lining up at full forward. The Lions were able to lean on their mix of hardened leaders and youthful exuberance to go undefeated across the first four rounds, but came up short against some stiff opposition thereafter. The Lions Academy graduate has great versatility, a trait consistent with the remaining draftees. Indy Tahau was the next taken at pick 37, another athletic type whose dynamism suits a range of roles. The Lions, who are set to remain in Victoria until at least round four following their home city's coronavirus … BRISBANE made a surprise finals appearance last season and will again be reaching for the stars under coach Craig Starcevich in 2021. 4:50 – Almost 30 points under his best, Joe Daniher is a serious Classic option and could be a massive Draft sleeper. Schilling follows brothers into footy, rises to challenges, 2021 VFLW Player Focus: Jaide Anthony (Port Melbourne), 2021 Draft Central NAB League Girls Team of the Year. Joe Daniher to leave Essendon to join Brisbane Lions ahead of 2021 AFL season 30/10/2020 Moscow prosecutor moves to outlaw Kremlin critic Navalny's activist network Elsewhere, Brisbane’s only trade action saw Taylor Smith recruited from Gold Coast. Speaking on SEN Breakfast, Lions coach Chris Fagan said the 26-year-old had been unencumbered so far. Should the AFL introduce a … The developing Suns Academy product is a tall with good athleticism and upside. The Lions have sent their 2020 third-round selection, currently pick 43, along with a 2021 fourth-round selection to the Demons for its third-round pick this year, currently No.53, and next year's third-round selection. Brisbane Lions: West Coast: Pick 58: Pick 86 2021 third round pick 21 Jaidyn Stephenson: Collingwood: North Melbourne: Pick 26: Atu Bosenavulagi Pick 33; Pick 39 Pick 70; 22 Pick 18: Brisbane Lions: Melbourne: Pick 25: Pick 68; Pick 19 Pick 69; 2021 second round pick (Brisbane Lions) 2021 first round pick 23 Orazio Fantasia: Essendon: Port Adelaide Most point towards Brisbane’s youth upon first glance at its list, but make no mistake that the famed ‘foundation eight’ will be at the centre of their side’s premiership quest. 16d Rohan Connolly. Courtney Hodder was a rookie selection, while Beth Pinchin finally gets her shot at the top level as a replacement player, as Sharni Webb sits out the 2021 season due to pregnancy. Draft picks after the trade period: 18, 30, 35, 56, 78 What Brisbane needs. Your email address will not be published. “He’s been training with the group from day one. BRISBANE and Melbourne have executed a trade to swap late picks in both this year's and next year's NAB AFL Drafts. Mar 8th, 2021 Brisbane will be sweating on the scans to young star Cameron Rayner who went down with a suspected ACL injury during the Lions' pre-season hit out against the Gold Coast Suns. The comparison of drafts year by year is not an exact science due to regular rule changes but going into 2021 many good judges are suggesting the Lions’ draft class of 2017 and the class of 2016, headed by McCluggage, Berry and 2020 Players’ Player of the Year Oscar McInerney, is on track to challenge for … A drawn Q-Clash in Round 3 was the only blemish on Brisbane’s record in that time, until a top-of-the-table clash with Fremantle sparked a string of three losses. Best-on-ground medal voting: 12 – Kate Lutkins, Brisbane Lions – 3333 9 – Ally Anderson, Brisbane Lions – 3222 5 – Emily Bates, Brisbane Lions … At the end of it all, the Lions had a third place finish in Conference A to show for their efforts as stalwart defender Kate Lutkins was named her side’s sole All Australian representative. Should she continue her upward trajectory, she could be a key player in Brisbane’s push for consecutive finals berths. A Buddy-less Sydney, inspired by their young guns, torched Brisbane with a performance that will have many reassessing what the Swans could be capable of in 2021. The Lions have set the new standard in AFLW this season and shouldn’t go into 2022 underrated. AFL clubs are again on high alert and braced for possible last-minute fixture changes. Richmond - Riley Collier-Dawkins, midfielder (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro) 21. The former Essendon VFLW dasher plays much like her sibling with terrific run-and-carry, moving the game forward aggressively. However, I personally think he will be loyal with the Eagles and stay on a long-term contract IMO given Kennedy would probably only have 1-2 years at the Eagles in him at most before he hangs up the boots and Allen receives a much better contract as a result. 4:00 – The Lions’ midfielders were good including Jarryd Lyons, Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry. Brisbane Lions - Hannah Hillman (Coorparoo) 18. AFL Media draft guru Cal Twomey says there is a clear top pick in this year’s mid-season draft, provided the player in question actually nominates.. Sandringham Dragons talent Jacob Edwards is rated as the most likely candidate to go at no.1 in next month’s draft, but is also tipped to go in the first round of the National Draft if he opts for that path. ROBBO: Brisbane pick … Every club's make or break for season 2021. He seems to be enjoying himself and getting on with his teammates.”. I can’t wait for it to go to another level next year. Required fields are marked *, IN our latest Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s Player Focus, Draft Central’s Liam Badkin looks at Port Melbourne’s Jaide Anthony during her debut against Southern Saints last week. ... 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. 19. “There’s always that ‘why’ question (why wasn’t he able to perform at his best with us) - if he’s ever going to produce his absolute best on a consistent basis it will be in his first year at the Brisbane Lions, that’s what happens when players get a change of scenery.”. Mar 23, 2021. The seven teams that can win the premiership in 2021. 7:45 – Nakia Cockatoo could be a serious cash cow at $243k. 3. Capturing greater consistency across the whole season will be key and the growing experience levels of the squad as a whole should put Brisbane in good stead. Get all the latest AFL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Former No. NEW FACES. Should the AFL introduce a … They would have needed to find another good pick in the 20's if there was no discount, OR keep or downgrade their 1st pick for a later 1st for a partial match. He’s had a good break, no setbacks at all and has done every session. Ranking every No. They essentially "paid" picks 29,33,41,42,52 and 54 for him. INDICATIVE DRAFT ORDER Your club's picks as they stand. Mar 29, 2021. Brisbane Lions - Isabel Dawes (Maroochydore) 16. Pick 25 may be of interest to other clubs wanting to move up the order, with picks from the late-second round onwards arguably more relevant to Brisbane, unless it is keen on a particular player. Basically he’s doing all the skill sessions. AFL 2021… Pie 4 Life said: Gold Coast have a standout prospect this year in Teagan Levi so will be keen to have the first pick this year. Hasn’t missed anything at all, hasn’t been modified - he’s training well and seems pretty happy at the moment,” he said. They loom as likely Round 1 selections this year and key parts of 2021 campaign. … Featured Image: Lions skipper Emma Zielke leads her side out | Credit: Brisbane Lions/AFL Media, Your email address will not be published. West Coast - Imahra Cameron (Swan Districts) 20. GWS Giants - Xavier O’Halloran, … #76. The Brisbane Lions will remain in Melbourne at least until Monday as the AFL and state governments closely monitor Queensland's unfolding COVID-19 situation. Sign up now! Zimmorlei Farquharson headlined Brisbane’s intake at pick eight, putting her behind Gold Coast’s Annise Bradfield as the second Queenslander selected overall. Rancho Carne Toros. play. The 20-year-old is poised to enter her third season of top flight football and after playing just twice in her maiden campaign, will be full of confidence having cemented her spot across all seven games in 2020. 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