Joe Daniher has carried Brisbane’s assault in opposition to his outdated membership, kicking six of their 12 targets in a comeback AFL defeat of plucky Essendon.
The former Bombers star was the supply of the Lions’ first 4 targets, his quick-fire double after halftime a turning level in a 12.15 (87) to six.9 (45) Gabba win.
Down by 10 factors at halftime, the Lions kicked 10 targets to 2 after that to maneuver to second on the ladder.
“Since the Dogs game when all the world caved in on him about his performance he hasn’t played too badly,” Lions coach Chris Fagan stated of Daniher’s fantastic run of type.
“It felt a little bit like the Bulldogs game in round three … I wondered at halftime how we’d respond.”
“But it was pretty calm at halftime; we knew what we needed to do.”
It was Brisbane’s (7-2) sixth straight victory and a fourth consecutive loss for the Bombers (4-5), who have been down on key males however made the hosts earn it.
Mason Redman (30 disposals) was prolific within the absence of star Essendon teammate Darcy Parish (calf) whereas Andrew McGrath put the clamps on a goalless Charlie Cameron.
For Brisbane, defenders Jack Payne and Harris Andrews have been effectively supported by veteran defender Ryan Lester whereas Lachie Neale completed with 34 disposals and eight inside 50s.
Dylan Shiel appeared to shake off a third-quarter ankle damage whereas Zach Merrett managed seven clearances because the Bombers held powerful in opposition to the Lions’ all-star midfield.
The Lions had averaged 119 factors of their 4 house video games this season however had simply two targets – each Daniher’s – in a paltry 19-point complete at halftime.
Missed units photographs from Daniher, Eric Hipwood and the returning Dayne Zorko all from the identical slight angle meant that they had no pay for his or her domination to start the second quarter.
The Bombers obliged, Jake Stringer kicking straight after which Kyle Langford utilizing his physique neatly to snap the guests to a shock lead.
There was a deluge of possession Brisbane’s approach within the third, 22 inside 50s to 5 portray the image because the Lions lifted.
And they did not waste them, Daniher kicking his third and fourth targets to place the Lions again in entrance and the lead rapidly swelled.
The beanpole ahead then squeezed out two extra majors within the closing time period to kill any hopes of a comeback.
Bombers coach Brad Scott praised McGrath’s work on Cameron as he tried to stay optimistic.
“We came with a clear plan and were executing it,” he stated.
“They overwhelmed us (in the third quarter to) … eventually get the game on their terms but for large parts it was on our terms.”
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