Lions training session goes to the dogs: Brisbane coach Chris Fagan looks VERY unimpressed as Greg Swann’s pet runs across the ground ahead of do-or-die clash with Richmond
- Chris Fagan was far from impressed by an unwanted visitor to Lions training
- Brisbane are preparing for their do-or-die clash with Richmond on Thursday
- The Lions’ training session was interrupted by Greg Swann’s dog on Tuesday
As September approaches, footy stars must be razor-focused, ready for the task at hand with just a handful of victories separating them from greatness come the end of the month.
So Chris Fagan was far from impressed when his Lions’ training session was derailed by an enthused dog ahead of his side’s do-or-die clash with Richmond.
After failing to secure a top four finish this season, premiership contenders Brisbane must take the long road to reach the Grand Final on September 24, taking on the Tigers in an elimination final on Thursday.
A four-legged intruder disrupted Brisbane’s elimination finals preparations on Tuesday
And as he put his side through their paces in training on Tuesday, Fagan was unable to contain his fury as a cocker spaniel made its way on the pitch during the session.
According to @MarkGottlieb, the energetic pet belongs to Lions CEO Greg Swann, in what likely led to an awkward conversation between the coach and chief executive.
The Lions remain one of the competition’s best attacking sides but will meet their offensive match on Thursday at the Gabba.
Lions coach Chris Fagan was far from impressed as he put his side through their paces
The dog is understood to belong to Lions CEO Greg Swann and is patted by Kai Lohmann
So, missing key defensive personnel and battling to restrict opponents after limping into the finals in sixth, they are determined to avoid a shoot-out with the multi-pronged Tigers.
Tall defender Marcus Adams (concussion), hard-edged teammate Noah Answerth and game-breaking midfielder Cam Rayner (suspended) won’t play.
It leaves the hosts vulnerable to a Tigers attack led by Tom Lynch and Jack Riewoldt and supported by Shai Bolton, Noah Cumberland, Maurice Rioli Jnr and the returning Dustin Martin.
While ranked second in points scored, Brisbane are 10th in points conceded, have gone 7-6 on the run into the finals and 1-5 in the last three post-seasons.
The Lions take on Richmond Tigers in a do-or-die shootout at the Gabba on Thursday night
Coach Chris Fagan could call on 18-year-old Darcy Wilmot to debut in Answerth’s place, with the inexperienced Jack Payne and Harris Andrews left to contend with the Tigers’ talls.
‘You see it in the media, can’t help that but you just control what you can,’ Cameron said of the critics lining up to write his side off.
‘For us this week has been about actions; there is always pressure there, it’s just about how you handle it and I’m looking forward to it.
‘These are the moments you play footy for, finals and big moments.’
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