Lions' defensive woes go beyond complacency: Fagan
The Brisbane Lions' AFL finals loss to the Sydney Swans has raised questions about their defensive strategy. Coach Chris Fagan believes that while complacency may have played a role, the issues run deeper.
Brisbane Lions' coach Chris Fagan believes that while complacency may have played a role in their AFL finals loss to the Sydney Swans, the issues run deeper. The Lions' title defence and bid for a premiership three-peat might be hindered by their struggling defence.
The Swans' resilient spirit was credited for their victory, with many pointing to the Lions' lack of effort and complacency as the reason for their loss. However, Fagan thinks that the problems may be more complex.
Defensive struggles
For the past half a decade, the Lions have been known for their dominant forward line, but their defensive end has slowly been de-prioritised to focus on their attacking game. Against the Swans, this may have been a significant factor in their loss.