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Grant Birchall
Injures hamstring in loss
Birchall hurt his hamstring during Saturday's loss to Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Birchall will have plenty of time to recover after his team lost in the preliminary finals. Throughout the season, Birchall wasn't one to provide consistent beyond meager disposal stats.
Birchall will have plenty of time to recover after his team lost in the preliminary finals. Throughout the season, Birchall wasn't one to provide consistent beyond meager disposal stats.
Charlie Cameron
Scores two in loss
Cameron scored two goals and collected five disposals during Saturday's 82-42 loss to Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Cameron kept up his goalscoring record but was otherwise shut down while his club was eliminated from the finals. He finishes the season tied for third in scoring with 31 goals.
Cameron kept up his goalscoring record but was otherwise shut down while his club was eliminated from the finals. He finishes the season tied for third in scoring with 31 goals.
Lincoln McCarthy
Decent in loss
McCarthy logged 14 disposals (six kicks, eight handballs) and made eight tackles during Saturday's 82-42 loss to Geelong.
ANALYSIS
McCarthy was one of a few players to serve much value during a disappointing loss that resulted in elimination from the finals. McCarthy had a stretch where he scored a goal in 10-of-12 Rounds in the middle of the season, but was otherwise too inconsistent in possession. His season is now over.
McCarthy was one of a few players to serve much value during a disappointing loss that resulted in elimination from the finals. McCarthy had a stretch where he scored a goal in 10-of-12 Rounds in the middle of the season, but was otherwise too inconsistent in possession. His season is now over.
Lachie Neale
Finishes season with two goals
Neale scored two goals in addition to collecting 24 disposals (10 kicks, 14 handballs), making five marks and completing eight clearances during Saturday's 82-42 loss to Brisbane.
ANALYSIS
Neale finishes his season with a strong showing more akin to his performances at the beginning of the summer. However, it wasn't enough to help his club advance during a bad loss to Geelong in the preliminary final.
Neale finishes his season with a strong showing more akin to his performances at the beginning of the summer. However, it wasn't enough to help his club advance during a bad loss to Geelong in the preliminary final.
Jack Payne
Late call up Saturday
Payne was a late inclusion for the Lions on Saturday, replacing Darcy Gardiner who was ruled out with a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Payne will play just the fifth game of his career as the Lions look to advance to their first Grand Final since 2004. Yet to establish himself as a regular part of the Lions rotation, this will undoubtedly be the biggest game of his life. Based on his season numbers, the Lions will simply be hoping he can hold his own against what can be a potent Geelong forward line.
Payne will play just the fifth game of his career as the Lions look to advance to their first Grand Final since 2004. Yet to establish himself as a regular part of the Lions rotation, this will undoubtedly be the biggest game of his life. Based on his season numbers, the Lions will simply be hoping he can hold his own against what can be a potent Geelong forward line.
Darcy Gardiner
Ruled out Saturday
Gardiner (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's preliminary final after succumbing to a knee injury, per Fox Footy.
ANALYSIS
Gardiner was a late scratch for the Lions ahead of the Grand Final qualifier. After missing just one game all season, it is a big blow and certainly has an impact on their typically stout defensive line. Gardiner will be replaced by Jack Payne, who will play just the fifth game of his young career.
Gardiner was a late scratch for the Lions ahead of the Grand Final qualifier. After missing just one game all season, it is a big blow and certainly has an impact on their typically stout defensive line. Gardiner will be replaced by Jack Payne, who will play just the fifth game of his young career.
Noah Answerth
Still sidelined
Answerth (groin) will not play in Saturday's preliminary final versus Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Answerth was considered a test for the contest after sitting out since Sept. 13 because of the groin issue. It's unclear if he has gotten right ahead of the contest and was up for selection, but he's not among the 22 set to take on the Cats.
Answerth was considered a test for the contest after sitting out since Sept. 13 because of the groin issue. It's unclear if he has gotten right ahead of the contest and was up for selection, but he's not among the 22 set to take on the Cats.
Noah Answerth
Question mark for preliminary final
Answerth is considered a test for Saturday's preliminary final versus Geelong, Michael Whiting of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Answerth has been sidelined since Sept. 13 because of a groin issue, but it's possible he won't be included in the lineup even if he makes his way back in time for selection.
Answerth has been sidelined since Sept. 13 because of a groin issue, but it's possible he won't be included in the lineup even if he makes his way back in time for selection.
Harris Andrews
Notches 12 disposals
Andrews (hamstring) racked up 12 disposals and seven marks in his return to action Friday versus Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Andrews and the Lions took care of business to secure a spot in the preliminary finals and have a pretty healthy squad as they pursue a championship.
Andrews and the Lions took care of business to secure a spot in the preliminary finals and have a pretty healthy squad as they pursue a championship.
Jarryd Lyons
Logs 24 disposals in win
Lyons scored one behind to go with 24 disposals (16 kicks, eight handballs) in addition to making six marks and completing seven clearances during Friday's 69-54 win over Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Lyons has been exceptionally productive all season long and the finals opener was no exception. Aside from three matches in which he didn't top 20 disposals, Lyons serves as an important part of the midfield and Friday's match was no exception. He'll have another break in anticipation of the next match of the finals.
Lyons has been exceptionally productive all season long and the finals opener was no exception. Aside from three matches in which he didn't top 20 disposals, Lyons serves as an important part of the midfield and Friday's match was no exception. He'll have another break in anticipation of the next match of the finals.