The Demons have clawed their method again into rivalry on the Gabba, regardless of the shattering lack of Max Gawn early within the match.
The Lions – below strain after a poor efficiency in opposition to Port Adelaide final week – seemed like streaking away, however the Demons have been capable of sluggish them down within the second quarter, going into half-time simply 20 factors adrift.
Brodie Grundy lifted in Gawn’s absence within the second quarter, and Ben Brown, who seems fitter than he has been in years, has kicked two wonderful targets to assist preserve his crew in contact.
Joe Daniher has kicked two targets for the Lions, and Will Ashcroft has been spectacular in his second sport, exhibiting clear arms and creativity across the stoppages.