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Jarryd Lyons
Logs 27 disposals in loss
Lyons logged 27 disposals (15 kicks, 12 handballs) and made five tackles during Saturday's 79-78 loss to the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Lyons has been remarkably consistent over the final month of the season but could have served to make a bigger impact if his squad were to advance deeper in the finals. For now, he'll have to lick his wounds and prepare for 2022 after logging good averages of 28.1 disposals and 6.4 marks per game in 2021.
Lyons has been remarkably consistent over the final month of the season but could have served to make a bigger impact if his squad were to advance deeper in the finals. For now, he'll have to lick his wounds and prepare for 2022 after logging good averages of 28.1 disposals and 6.4 marks per game in 2021.
Hugh McCluggage
Busy in loss
McCluggage scored one goal and two behinds to go with 28 disposals (19 kicks, nine handballs) and made seven marks during Saturday's 79-78 loss to the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
McCluggage finished the season with at least 100 points scored in four of his last six games and a streak of four straight games with a goal. Unfortunately, he's not the kind of player to carry the Lions deeper into the finals, so his season ends here with a good average of 25 disposals per game.
McCluggage finished the season with at least 100 points scored in four of his last six games and a streak of four straight games with a goal. Unfortunately, he's not the kind of player to carry the Lions deeper into the finals, so his season ends here with a good average of 25 disposals per game.
Darcy Gardiner
Good to go for semi-final
Gardiner (knee) is in his usual fullback spot for Saturday's semi-final versus the Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Gardiner was given a test designation earlier in the week due to a knee injury but has apparently pulled up well in training. He will join Marcus Adams and Brandon Starcevich on the back line and can have some fantasy value on occasion.
Gardiner was given a test designation earlier in the week due to a knee injury but has apparently pulled up well in training. He will join Marcus Adams and Brandon Starcevich on the back line and can have some fantasy value on occasion.
Callum Ah Chee
Listed as emergency
Ah Chee (groin) is listed as an emergency for Saturday's semi-final versus the Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Ah Chee doesn't seem likely to take the field unless things go south for some of the other Lions ahead of the match. The fact that he's listed as an emergency could bode well for his chances of returning next round, should they advance.
Ah Chee doesn't seem likely to take the field unless things go south for some of the other Lions ahead of the match. The fact that he's listed as an emergency could bode well for his chances of returning next round, should they advance.
Ryan Lester
Set to return for semi-final
Coch Chris Fagan indicated that Lester is an "absolute certainty" to be available for Saturday's semi-final match versus the Bulldogs, Michael Whiting of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lester sat out the elimination final due to a hamstring issue but appears set to make his return to action Saturday. He compiled 12 disposals -- seven handballs and five kicks -- four marks and four tackles the last time he donned the jumper for the Lions.
Lester sat out the elimination final due to a hamstring issue but appears set to make his return to action Saturday. He compiled 12 disposals -- seven handballs and five kicks -- four marks and four tackles the last time he donned the jumper for the Lions.
Callum Ah Chee
Could return for semi-final
After missing last week's elimination final due to a groin issue, Ah Chee is considered a test for Saturday's semi-final versus Western, Michael Whiting of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ah Chee looked to be doing well in the early stages of training Tuesday, which bodes well for his chances of making it back for Friday's semi-final. A final word on his status should come later in the week.
Ah Chee looked to be doing well in the early stages of training Tuesday, which bodes well for his chances of making it back for Friday's semi-final. A final word on his status should come later in the week.
Charlie Cameron
Game-high five majors in defeat
Cameron collected 13 disposals, four marks, and one behind to go along with five goals Saturday as Brisbane fell to Melbourne 93-60 in a qualifying final match at Adelaide Oval.
ANALYSIS
Cameron registered double-digit touches and multiple marks for a seventh-straight appearance and led all players in majors in Saturday's loss. The 27 year-old has now topped 90 fantasy points in every contest played in the month of August and after accounting for 16 goals over that same period of time, currently finds himself one of only six players in the AFL having surpassed 50 to this point in the year.
Cameron registered double-digit touches and multiple marks for a seventh-straight appearance and led all players in majors in Saturday's loss. The 27 year-old has now topped 90 fantasy points in every contest played in the month of August and after accounting for 16 goals over that same period of time, currently finds himself one of only six players in the AFL having surpassed 50 to this point in the year.
Lachie Neale
Season-high 46 disposals in loss
Neale brought in 46 disposals, 13 clearances, five marks, three tackles and a single goal assist Saturday as Brisbane fell to Melbourne 93-60 in a qualifying final match at Adelaide Oval.
ANALYSIS
Neale proved a dominant force on Saturday, netting season-highs for kicks (22), handballs (24), disposals and clearances and falling just six fantasy points of a season-high 145 recorded back in a Round Five rout of Essendon. Neale now preps for a crucial semi-final match-up against either Western or the Bombers having averaged 35.3 touches, 7.3 clearances, 4.6 tackles, 3.6 marks and 123.3 fantasy points over each of the Lions' last three outings.
Neale proved a dominant force on Saturday, netting season-highs for kicks (22), handballs (24), disposals and clearances and falling just six fantasy points of a season-high 145 recorded back in a Round Five rout of Essendon. Neale now preps for a crucial semi-final match-up against either Western or the Bombers having averaged 35.3 touches, 7.3 clearances, 4.6 tackles, 3.6 marks and 123.3 fantasy points over each of the Lions' last three outings.
Daniel McStay
Suffers concussion in loss
McStay was subbed out of Saturday's 93-60 qualifying loss to Melbourne due to concussion concerns, Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
McStay exited Saturday's contest early in the first term after sustaining a blow to the face from teammate Nakia Cockatoo's knee during a marking contest. He was subbed out in favor of Rhys Mathieson, who went on to contribute 13 disposals, five tackles, three marks and a single clearance in the losing effort. The 29 year-old's absence in next week's semi-final clash between Brisbane and either Western or Essendon leaves the Lions with a clear void to fill at forward.
McStay exited Saturday's contest early in the first term after sustaining a blow to the face from teammate Nakia Cockatoo's knee during a marking contest. He was subbed out in favor of Rhys Mathieson, who went on to contribute 13 disposals, five tackles, three marks and a single clearance in the losing effort. The 29 year-old's absence in next week's semi-final clash between Brisbane and either Western or Essendon leaves the Lions with a clear void to fill at forward.
Harris Andrews
Slated to play
Andrews is listed as a test for the opening round of the finals against Melbourne, according to Michael Whiting of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Andrews missed Round 23 as a precaution but shouldn't have the same issue as long as he passes his tests before the weekend. With averages of 15.4 disposals and 8.1 marks per game in 2021, Andrews offers decent value for a defender.
Andrews missed Round 23 as a precaution but shouldn't have the same issue as long as he passes his tests before the weekend. With averages of 15.4 disposals and 8.1 marks per game in 2021, Andrews offers decent value for a defender.