Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has predicted Brisbane followers will see the “better of” enigmatic ahead Joe Daniher on the Gabba on Thursday night time towards Collingwood.
Daniher had an evening to overlook final week at Marvel Stadium in Brisbane’s 14-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.
The high-profile former Essendon star was astray together with his kicking, booting 4 behinds and no objectives.
He additionally had the prospect to arrange teammate Charlie Cameron for what would have been a sure objective however as a substitute went for a speculative shot at objective, which solely resulted in a single level.
Daniher’s second and third efforts have been additionally missing, and whereas he wasn’t the one Lion to wrestle, much more is anticipated of the 2017 All-Australian consultant.
Neale anticipated Daniher to hit again towards the undefeated Magpies.
“He nonetheless may have kicked in all probability two or three (final week) however he missed a couple of,” Neale stated
“I do know that he was a little bit bit disenchanted together with his recreation, however I’m certain we’ll see one of the best of Joe on Thursday. He’ll be doing all the pieces he can to get one of the best out of himself.”
The Lions can even be determined to get one of the best out of themselves after an unusual begin to the season, with Brisbane having dropped two of its opening three matches.
“We’re excited to exit and hopefully placed on a present for our followers and for ourselves as properly,” Neale stated.
“(It’s a) nice alternative Thursday night time with the footy world watching, so we’re wanting ahead to the problem towards the most effective groups within the competitors.
“For a few years now they’ve been in all probability the benchmark. (Premiers) Geelong clearly final 12 months have been at one other stage, however Collingwood have been so constant for the previous 12 months and is a extremely onerous group to cease and to play towards.”
The Magpies are set to incorporate former Lions ahead Dan McStay, who will come up towards his previous membership for the primary time since transferring to Collingwood after the tip of Brisbane’s 2022 marketing campaign.
“He gave nice service to this footy membership. We cherished him as a bloke and as a participant,” Neale stated.
“He’s a much-loved determine, and the group can type that out for yourselves. I do know that every one the gamers don’t obtain the warmest of welcomes after they return to their authentic group. I discovered that out first hand (at Fremantle).
“It needs to be a terrific ambiance and I can’t wait to play in entrance of them (the followers) and I’m certain ‘Macca’ is wanting ahead to getting again right here as properly.”
Neale additionally appeared assured that veteran defender Daniel Wealthy can be out there for choice after lacking the loss to the Bulldogs due to a quad harm.
