Overview

• The Lions were thumped 130 to 64 by the Suns at People First Stadium, marking their heaviest loss to Gold Coast and halting a four-game winning streak.
• Gold Coast converted 13 goals from clearance wins as Matt Rowell amassed a career-high 37 touches and 15 clearances compared to Lachie Neale’s three.
• Co-captain Lachie Neale described the midfield display as embarrassing and has overseen an internal review to address mental lapses.
• The defeat dropped Brisbane to third on the ladder and put their top-four finals hopes at risk with key fixtures against Collingwood, Sydney, Fremantle and Hawthorn remaining.
• The playing group has vowed to restore intensity and sharpen their focus as they prepare to challenge Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday.