Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich concedes the hype across the Springfield AFLW grand remaining get together might have overwhelmed his gamers however believes the very best is but to come back for his group.
The Lions have been upset by Melbourne in Sunday’s decider on the new Michael Voss Oval, going goalless after quarter-time.
They earned internet hosting rights after pipping Melbourne by 0.3 per cent for the minor premiership following a dramatic remaining spherical of the home-and-away season.
“To host in your own town and all the excitement around playing here, possibly that’s played some role,” Starcevich advised reporters.
“But I always think footy is won and lost on the day.
“So I feel the opposition got here out and have been actually good, they are a robust group to beat.”
The Lions have just one premiership to show from four grand final appearances since the first season of the competition in 2017.
But Starevich is adamant they will contend for years to come.
There were two seasons of AFLW held in 2022, with the competition moving away from the heat of summer.
Melbourne and the Lions had just four months to deal with falling short in April, when the Demons beat Brisbane in a preliminary final before losing the decider to Adelaide.
“This time round there is a massive hole between seasons so it is going to be one thing we’ll have to hold and it is going to burn for a short time,” Starcevich mentioned.
“I feel the very best is but to come back as a result of there’s nonetheless a significant portion of our group which can be (aged) 22 or youthful, which is unbelievable for us going ahead and enjoying the lengthy recreation.”
