Lions thirsty for flag success
THE Lions have revealed one of the secrets behind their success in the AFLW, with the team going on an alcohol ban over the past two seasons.
Brisbane, who will this Saturday play in their second straight grand final, adhered to the team- wide ban in their inaugural year and again this season in a bid to be at their absolute best.
While the seasons are short in the AFLW, it is still a two- month sacrifice that every player agreed to within the Lions system.
Senior player Leah Kaslar said the ban had been part of their overall preparation and recovery over the last two years, as the team adopted the mentality that everything counts towards success.
“Football is made up of all these tiny little moments,” Kaslar said.
“You’re in these games where it might be a single goal or one finger to a ball that changes the outcome.
“We have a big emphasis that all the little things matter. We make the most of our recovery and preparation and ( the alcohol ban) falls under that category.
“After last year’s ( grand final) upset, we were determined to try to get another go. We’re prepared to do anything to get there.”
The club are priced at $ 2 outsiders for Saturday’s grand final clash with the Bulldogs who are $ 1.80 in the market.