Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes his aspect’s bounce-back defeat of Melbourne demonstrates that they’ve learnt the distinction between starvation and confidence.
The Lions performed lights-out soccer – till the lights actually did exit on the Gabba – on Friday.
A 38-minute break to revive energy wasn’t sort to the hosts, as their lead was subsequently slashed from 40 to 11 at fulltime thanks to 5 unanswered targets within the 12 minutes that remained.
But for a lot of the night it was one-way site visitors, the guests having been surprised early when star ruckman and skipper Max Gawn (knee) was substituted with what’s feared to be a severe damage.
The Lions’ victory comes after a first-round flogging from Port Adelaide that shocked observers as a lot because the Lions themselves.
Fagan gave the ultimate 12 minutes of Friday’s recreation little credence, pointing to the perspective adjustment highlighted by their statistical dominance.
“Last week we went in full of confidence and Port went in full of hunger and you can see what happens when when the mindsets are a little bit different,” the coach stated.
“I didn’t think it was their ability last week, I just thought it was our mindset wasn’t as strong.
“It really helped us this week, and I reckon it was nice that we have been enjoying a very good aspect in Melbourne, who’ve been wanting fairly unbeatable.
“The boys have learnt a valuable lesson about the mindset you need to turn up to an AFL game.”
Brisbane subsequent face Western Bulldogs on Thursday and Fagan desires extra of what he noticed from Will Ashcroft within the father-son choose’s second recreation.
The 18-year-old had a team-high 31 disposals to go along with 9 clearances, a objective and 15 contested possessions with out taking a single mark.
“He’s a fine young footballer,” Fagan stated.
“He can find the ball and he can set things up for us. If he can get somewhere near that most weeks that’d be terrific result from a first-year player, but there’s a long way in the season to go.”
Fagan was additionally stuffed with reward for Dayne Zorko, who highlighted his worth to the workforce on return from damage with a two-goal, four-tackle, pressure-packed efficiency.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
