MEDICOS GIVE LIONS EDGE ON DAN I HER

BRISBANE’S medical miracle team has emerged as the wildcard in the race to sign Essendon superstar Joe Da ni her.

Daniher has reached out to multiple Lions to inquire about the club’s facilities and rehabilitation programs.

Daniher, 26, was spotted in the Brisbane CB Don Wednesday although it is understood he cannot complete a tour of the club’s Gabba base because he isn’ t in the AFL bubb le.

The Bombers have checked out of their No vote lT win Waters hub on the Sunshine Coast so can’t be in contact with any player or official still in the premiership race and in their club’s bubble.

Daniher has enjoyed Queensland’s warm weather this season, which has also helped his body recover.

The Bombers hold the No .6 draft pick and would pocket No .7 if Da ni her left as a restricted free agent on a fat contract.

Daniher has missed 47 games through injury since his All-Australian season in 2017.

The Lions’ experienced medicos received glowing endorsements when Daniher sought feedback and, unlike the Bombers, they are gearing up for another finals series.

In recent years the Lions have turned around the careers of Lincoln McCarthy (Geelong) and Grant Birchall (Hawthorn), and extended Luke Hodge’s career by 41 games after here tired in 2017.

“It just wasn’t happening there (Hawthorn) with my body for the past couple of years, so I thought a change would dome a world of good ,” Birch all said on Wednesday.

“The physios and medical staff up here are first-class.”

Birchall, 32, played eight games in his final three years at Hawthorn due to crippling kneeproblems.