LIONS LOWDOWN | Premierships Aren’t Won In May

About this episode

Ash reviews the Brisbane Lions' loss to Geelong, discussing player absences, tactical adjustments, and media narratives.

Ash breaks down our loss to Geelong on a wet Thursday night, covering late withdrawals and how their absence shaped the game. He pushes back on the Kane Cornes “Fagan’s Favourites” media narrative while making his own case for a selection change — backed by a run of stats. The game review covers Geelong’s tactical adjustment to neutralise Brisbane, a strong second quarter that couldn’t be sustained, and a midfield that struggled defensively across all four quarters. Milestones are celebrated for three of our goal kickers, before Ash turns his attention to the media — taking aim at the “grand final redemption” narrative, a former Cat’s embarrassing on-air error, and the hyperbolic habit of AFL journalists everywhere. A former Saints coach lands in the bin, a Fitzroy icon earns a well-deserved spot in the shopping basket, and a listener’s top five request gives Ash the chance to recall the most memorable times he’s been blocked on social media.

People in this episode

Host: Ash

Topics covered

• game review
• Brisbane Lions
• AFL media narrative
• tactical adjustments
• midfield performance
• social media
• milestones

Keywords

• Brisbane Lions
• Geelong
• AFL
• Kane Cornes
• Fagan's Favourites
• midfield
• social media blocks
• grand final redemption
• tactical adjustments
• milestones

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Geelong

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