Lion hearts are hungry for success
STAR midfielder Emily Bates says a new “dynamic” forward line has Brisbane primed to snare that elusive AFLW premiership this season.
The Lions were dealt a massive blow when key forward Sabrina Frederick defected to Richmond in the offseason.
Then club leading goal kicker Jess Wuetschner was struck by lightning in January and her ongoing recovery saw her ruled out of yesterday’s clash with Geelong. But less experienced teammates Jesse Wardlaw, Dakota Davidson and Ally Anderson stepped up to help steer their side to a 19point win at GMHBA Stadium. It saw Brisbane shoot to the top of Conference A as they chase a maiden AFLW flag, having been runners up in 2017 and 2018.
“Certain players that we have recruited this year are just athletic beasts,” Bates said.
“I feel like our forward line is a lot more dynamic and we have players all around the ground that thrive on hard work.
“We all want the hard work. We don’t want any cheap, easy play. Knowing that you have such hard workers in your team gives you the belief that you can run any game out.”
Brisbane trailed by 13 points early in the second quarter, but then kept Geelong goalless for almost an hour as they piled on five unanswered majors in the 6.3 (39) to 3.2 (20) win.
■ COLLINGWOOD have made it two wins from two games by beating Carlton 39-24 yesterday at Ikon Park.
■ ADELAIDE have beaten St Kilda 40-27 in last night’s late AFLW clash at Hisense Stadium.