Former Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko stated the Lions have to be “brave” in opposition to Geelong on Saturday after a scarcity of braveness value them dearly of their one-point loss to Melbourne.
The Lions led the Demons by 28 factors at MCG final Friday earlier than a horror end led to them dropping 16.9 (105) to 16.8 (104).
While Brisbane continues to be cemented within the prime 4, the defeat value the Queenslanders the possibility to slender the eight-point hole between them and second-placed Port Adelaide, who misplaced by 50 factors to Carlton.
We led (the Demons) for about 103 minutes so a good portion of it was good, (however) sadly we weren’t in a position to fall over the road ultimately,” Zorko stated,
“The last seven minutes was pivotal to the result of the game.
“We just got a few things wrong skill execution-wise and probably a little bit of game management as well.
“We just missed that money kick a couple of times, and Melbourne, being a good side, made us pay.”
Kicking down the road reasonably than taking the competition on within the closing phases additionally value the Lions.
“Especially in that last seven minutes, we fell away with what got us in that position … (to) still be involved and brave when we needed to be,” Zorko stated.
“The boys seem confident that they can fix up those areas and hopefully we won’t have a repeat of that.
“We’re going to have our work cut out for us (against the Cats) at the Gabba this weekend.
“We’ve got to bring our contest and pressure for four quarters this week, not 2½, or three.”
While dissatisfied with the Lions’ loss, 34-year-old Zorko was happy to play his second successive match in his return from a calf harm.
“It was a little bit of a setback there that came out of nowhere,” he stated of the calf downside that contributed to his four-match absence.
“It was a little bit frustrating but I feel like I’m starting to get my touch back, and I covered the ground a lot better on the weekend in a soggy, wet, muggy game, so it’ll nice to get back out on the Gabba this weekend and continue to build my form.
“My body’s in really good shape for this time of year, which is probably a blessing in disguise.
“You don’t often feel really cherry ripe at round 18, but I certainly feel really good and hopefully I can continue to help the team in our path forward.
“When you get your opportunities, you’ve got to take them.”
Originally revealed as Lions veteran Dayne Zorko assured Brisbane can bounce again from slender loss to Melbourne
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
