Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has predicted Brisbane followers will see the “best of” enigmatic ahead Joe Daniher on the Gabba on Thursday evening towards Collingwood.
Daniher had an evening to neglect final week at Marvel Stadium in Brisbane’s 14-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.
The high-profile former Essendon star was astray along with his kicking, booting 4 behinds and no targets.
He additionally had the prospect to arrange teammate Charlie Cameron for what would have been a sure purpose however as an alternative went for a speculative shot at purpose, which solely resulted in a single level.
Daniher’s second and third efforts had been additionally missing, and whereas he wasn’t the one Lion to battle, much more is anticipated of the 2017 All-Australian consultant.
Neale anticipated Daniher to hit again towards the undefeated Magpies.
“He still could have kicked probably two or three (last week) but he missed a few,” Neale stated
“I know that he was a little bit disappointed with his game, but I’m sure we’ll see the best of Joe on Thursday. He’ll be doing everything he can to get the best out of himself.”
The Lions may even be determined to get the very best out of themselves after an atypical begin to the season, with Brisbane having dropped two of its opening three matches.
“We’re excited to go out and hopefully put on a show for our fans and for ourselves as well,” Neale stated.
“(It’s a) great opportunity Thursday night with the footy world watching, so we’re looking forward to the challenge against one of the best teams in the competition.
“For a couple of years now they’ve been probably the benchmark. (Premiers) Geelong obviously last year were at another level, but Collingwood have been so consistent for the past 12 months and is a really hard team to stop and to play against.”
The Magpies are set to incorporate former Lions ahead Dan McStay, who will come up towards his outdated membership for the primary time since shifting to Collingwood after the top of Brisbane’s 2022 marketing campaign.
“He gave great service to this footy club. We loved him as a bloke and as a player,” Neale stated.
“He’s a much-loved figure, and the crowd can sort that out for yourselves. I know that all the players don’t receive the warmest of welcomes when they go back to their original team. I found that out first hand (at Fremantle).
“It should be a great atmosphere and I can’t wait to play in front of them (the fans) and I’m sure ‘Macca’ is looking forward to getting back here as well.”
Neale additionally appeared assured that veteran defender Daniel Rich can be obtainable for choice after lacking the loss to the Bulldogs due to a quad harm.
Originally printed as Brisbane Lions star Joe Daniher tipped to bounce again to kind after poor show towards Bulldogs
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
