Brisbane’s Rich reward

SYDNEY fans, beware – Daniel Rich is hitting his straps.

As the only surviving member of Brisbane’s 2009 finals squad, Rich’s leadership alongside skipper Dayne Zorko and Luke Hodge is invaluable to the Lions. But it’s the West Australian’s recent form that should have the Red V on red alert.

Rich shows no signs of the ankle injury that hampered his 2018 season and ranks among the most effective ball users in this year’s competition.

If he can maintain his dominance across the halfback line, Brisbane will be short odds to end their 10-year losing streak against the Swans, who are 1-5.

“They’ve only won one game but we know every time we play the Swans, we’re going to get a tough game,” Rich said.