Fagan focuses on Suns
HE might have dismissed criticism of Luke Hodge, but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits the Lions will be out to redeem themselves in their Q Clash with Gold Coast.
The knives came out for the 33-year-old Hodge after Brisbane’s woeful 93-point loss to Richmond, and some commentators even called on the 309-game defender to consider retirement.
“His form has been strong. I have nothing more to add to it,” Fagan said of Hodge, and he also slammed a suggestion the young Lions backline was switching off and relying on Hodge to do all the defensive work.
“If you spent two minutes out on the ground with Luke Hodge you would not feel relaxed at all because he would be on to you,” Fagan said. “He would be making you work hard.”
But Fagan said the entire Lions squad would be out to restore pride on Sunday against the Suns.