Darcy done for season

BRISBANE Lion Darcy Gardiner’s breakthrough AFL season has come to an end with the defender set for a shoulder reconstruction.

The 22-year-old has a top five finish in the MerrettMurray Medal locked away and it would surprise no one on club awards night if he is not near the lead at Round 21 when his season ended.

Gardiner has possessed the versatility to play on the small goal sneaks and the opposition’s second tall forward but this year he was entrusted to take on some of the biggest names and men in the AFL.