Deciphering Chris Fagan’s Lions | Keagan Ryan
Posted on April 20, 2017April 20, 2017 by Keagan Ryan	Only a lunatic would have traded a seat at Hawthorn’s dining table for Brisbane’s trough last year, but right now Chris Fagan is probably as happy as a pig in mud, for he doesn’t have to suffer the scrutiny currently being applied to his former club.
That said, things aren’t especially rosy at the Gabba, particularly after a 52-point loss to Richmond. But while on the scoreboard it’s a familiar result for Brisbane, there are distinct changes from previous years.
We actually have a defence Fagan’s first port of call was rectifying a defence that leaked worse than Donald Trump’s White House administration. Last year, under Justin Leppitsch, the Lions conceded an average of 130.5 points per game – one of the worst returns in the competition’s history.
This has resulted in the Lions being ranked second in the AFL for tackles inside 50 (15.3 per game).
Fagan’s Lions can switch the ball and they can work the ball down the field through a series of short kicks and lead-up marks. While disposal efficiency is down compared to last year (72 per cent v 70.5 per cent), the Lions are getting 10 more uncontested possessions and 20 more disposals per game this year and they are more inclined to kick than handball.
There’s a long way to go for Brisbane in their climb back to relevancy but the coach is already stamping his mark on the team. With his dinner plan in mind, Chris Fagan’s setting the Lions’ table so the club can feast once again.
Originally published via theroar.com.au – http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/20/deciphering-chris-fagans-lions/
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Deciphering Chris Fagan’s Lions | Keagan Ryan
Posted on April 20, 2017April 20, 2017 by Keagan Ryan	Only a lunatic would have traded a seat at Hawthorn’s dining table for Brisbane’s trough last year, but right now Chris Fagan is probably as happy as a pig in mud, for he doesn’t have to suffer the scrutiny currently being applied to his former club.
That said, things aren’t especially rosy at the Gabba, particularly after a 52-point loss to Richmond. But while on the scoreboard it’s a familiar result for Brisbane, there are distinct changes from previous years.
We actually have a defence Fagan’s first port of call was rectifying a defence that leaked worse than Donald Trump’s White House administration. Last year, under Justin Leppitsch, the Lions conceded an average of 130.5 points per game – one of the worst returns in the competition’s history.
This has resulted in the Lions being ranked second in the AFL for tackles inside 50 (15.3 per 
game).
Fagan’s Lions can switch the ball and they can work the ball down the field through a series of short kicks and lead-up marks. While disposal efficiency is down compared to last year (72 per cent v 70.5 per cent), the Lions are getting 10 more uncontested possessions and 20 more disposals per game this year and they are more inclined to kick than handball.
There’s a long way to go for Brisbane in their climb back to relevancy but the coach is already stamping his mark on the team. With his dinner plan in mind, Chris Fagan’s setting the Lions’ table so the club can feast once again.
Originally published via theroar.com.au – http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/20/deciphering-chris-fagans-lions/
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