Overview

• Coach Chris Fagan said he is 99.99 per cent sure Joe Daniher will never play AFL again.
• Fagan has been texting Daniher during his holiday in Portugal and Spain, reporting that the former premiership forward is enjoying retirement and not match fit.
• Daniher ended his 204-game career last September by kicking a late goal in the Grand Final despite having one year remaining on his contract.
• A league-wide shortage of tall forwards had fuelled speculation linking Daniher to the Sydney Swans and other clubs before Fagan dismissed the rumours.
• The Lions were unbeaten at the Gabba in 2023 but have slipped to 8–4 in 2024 and 4–3 this season, prompting renewed focus on strengthening their home record.