Patersons test for Brisbane

Fremantle’s home ground is the longest field in the AFL, measuring 175.6m. Brisbane’s Gabba is 20m shorter than Patersons Stadium. Furthermore, seven Lions that played last weekend have never played an AFL game in Perth. Fremantle has built an imposing record at the ground, winning 22 of its past 24 matches there.

Lyon flags Lion dangers

The Freo senior coach won’t be underestimating Brisbane. The Lions have quality all over the ground, including ball-magnets Tom Rockcliff and Jack Redden in the midfield, classy running defender Pearce Hanley, and a group of quicks such as Dayne Zorko and Lewis Taylor who should appreciate the big Patersons Stadium.

Jonathon Brown out

The legendary Lion suffered another head injury against GWS last weekend and won’t make the trip to Perth. He may have even played his last game of AFL if his words in The Courier Mail are any indication: “I’m not sitting here giving any guarantees that I’ll play again, but I would like to,” Brown said. “It could be my last game. If it is, it is.” His senior coach Justin Leppitsch said he’d support whatever decision the champion forward made. "The biggest thing I said to Browny is "you don't owe this football club anything". "There's a certain point … that you've got to say "I think that's enough".
Ross Lyon also lauded Brown during the week, calling him a great player in one of the greatest teams ever.

Don’t come under Lyon’s nose

Following the win over Richmond, Ross Lyon said he only notices a player’s performance if he is struggling or does not do what the team requires of them. Colin Sylvia only played a quarter and a bit, but he didn’t get Lyon’s attention, which is a good thing. “His output was solid,” Lyon said on Tuesday. "The players are giving him good feedback. They liked his effort.” You have been warned, don’t get under the boss’ nose.