Lions ahead Lincoln McCarthy will welcome Jack Gunston again into Brisbane’s in-form facet if the three-time premiership winner recovers from a knee damage through the AFL finals collection.
Gunston, 31, hasn’t performed since struggling medial collateral ligament harm within the Lions’ six-point dwelling win over Adelaide on August 12.
Since that victory, the Lions have gained one other three straight video games – together with final weekend’s qualifying remaining success over Port Adelaide – in Gunston’s absence to e-book a berth in Saturday week’s preliminary remaining on the Gabba towards the winner of Friday night time’s MCG battle between Melbourne and Carlton.
It is predicted Gunston shall be accessible for preliminary remaining choice ought to Brisbane coach Chris Fagan determine the previous Hawthorn star’s expertise might show very important within the do-or-die contest.
‘He’s clearly had these actually good experiences at Hawthorn to assist us undergo this era,” McCarthy stated.
“I get along with Jack really well and he’s such a calm, intelligent operator. Hopefully, he gets himself to a position where he’s available.”
McCarthy didn’t assume a possible Gunston return would disrupt a Brisbane ahead line that had carried out properly in current weeks.
“The pleasing aspect of our side has been how flexible we are. We’ve been able to bring players in and it hasn’t really impact on our overall system too much,’ he said.
“That’s what we’ve been working on over the last few years. We have a lot of guys able to play dual roles and when things change, other guys step up and fulfil different aspects of the forward line, or wing, or midfield.
“Jack is really versatile, so that is going to work in his favour and obviously he has the experience in finals.
“We know if his body is right, he’ll be ready to go, but it (selection) is not my decision.”
McCarthy stated confidence was excessive in Brisbane’s camp forward of a 3rd preliminary remaining look in 4 seasons.
“Unfortunately, we’ve been through some times over the last four years where we haven’t been able to get the job done, but I feel like it has made us stronger, and we’re still so committed to achieving that end goal,” he stated because the Lions edge nearer to successful the premiership for the primary time since 2003.
“Even myself, I feel a little bit calmer about what’s ahead for us. Among the group, it’s quite a good feeling at the moment, but talk is cheap – we have to get out there and deliver.”
Originally revealed as Jack Gunston continues to push for a recall to an in-form Brisbane Lions crew
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
