Who's closer to a flag? Brisbane or Gold Coast?

[Taper]

I've been thinking about this recently with people saying Brisbane's window looks like closing, while Gold Coast's window looks like opening.

In my opinion it's hard to see either side winning silverware in the near future but I'd be keen to hear your thoughts.

Who do you think is closer to a flag?

 

[Billy ray]

Yes

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

I've been thinking about this recently with people saying Brisbane's window looks like closing, while Gold Coast's window looks like opening.

In my opinion it's hard to see either side winning silverware in the near future but I'd be keen to hear your thoughts.

Who do you think is closer to a flag?

Brisbane have been top 4 since 2019 without anything to show for it this current group maybe has another shot at it.

No issue for their future many quality F/S coming up so while they will be a drop as they will get younger i would still say Brisbane is closer Gold Coast hasnt even made the 8 yet.

 

[Freomaniac]

Brisbane have been top 4 since 2019 without anything to show for it this current group maybe has another shot at it.

No issue for their future many quality F/S coming up so while they will be a drop as they will get younger i would still say Brisbane is closer Gold Coast hasnt even made the 8 yet.

Harsh mate...

Brisbane are not Essendon.

Brisbane have won a few finals since 2019.

 

[OniAu]

Harsh mate...

Brisbane are not Essendon.

Brisbane have won a few finals since 2019.

His point is no flag since that much showing in finals, shows they havent achieved the ultimate with many cracks. Including the covid finals.

 

[Clark G]

I've been thinking about this recently with people saying Brisbane's window looks like closing, while Gold Coast's window looks like opening.

In my opinion it's hard to see either side winning silverware in the near future but I'd be keen to hear your thoughts.

Who do you think is closer to a flag?

It is premature to say that.

 

[Cleansweep17]

What’s happened to the Lions?

Still reckon they are better than GC though

 

[Taper]

Lions are still dangerous. Just need to make the 8

Lions have too many injuries now.
Next year they should bounce back though, and Levi Ashcroft will have a huge impact similar to Nick Daicos at Collingwood.

 

[T2B_]

Brisbane though they may need a change of coach to finally get there. I don't mind Fagan I just am suspect whether he's the one to get them to take the next step.

 

[Billy ray]

what colour is the flag?
if white, then it was us last night

 

[Taper]

What’s happened to the Lions?

Still reckon they are better than GC though

Lions have been wrecked by injuries including half a dozen ACLs.
Interesting to see how many turn up to the Gabba next Saturday night to watch them play Richmond.

 

[Cleansweep17]

Lions have been wrecked by injuries including half a dozen ACLs.
Interesting to see how many turn up to the Gabba next Saturday night to watch them play Richmond.

Hmm I still think we will lose but fair enough.

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

Brisbane are closer. Don’t know if they’ll get any closer than they are.

With their list, they have underachieved. On paper, their list is excellent.

 

[Taper]

Brisbane are closer. Don’t know if they’ll get any closer than they are.

With their list, they have underachieved. On paper, their list is excellent.

Suns might go past the Lions soon, list is absolutely chock full of talent including 15 first round draft picks and Hardwick is a far better coach than Fagan.

 

[banzai]

Suns might go past the Lions soon, list is absolutely chock full of talent including 15 first round draft picks and Hardwick is a far better coach than Fagan.

Suns are probably 3 years off being that top 4 team yet. They are still looking poor on the road, but it seems inevitable they will get there this time. Brisbane should still have a better shot next season, but yeah beyond that it should be Gold Coast.

 

[TheUnicorn]

Brisbane's window is beginning to close whilst GC's is beginning to open.

 

[Cmarsh]

Brisbane's window is beginning to close whilst GC's is beginning to open.

Doesn't seem like it. Difficult to see how GC make finals now. Was very achievable with the draw they had, but alas.

Another wasted season.

 

[PerthBoy86]

Brisbane might win it this year while GC are still a few years away from contending. Just need to play a final first.

 

[Freomaniac]

Brisbane might win it this year while GC are still a few years away from contending. Just need to play a final first.

Good point.

This isn't like the good old days of the 1995-2010 period where a non Vic side just needed 12 wins to make finals.

There was some flexibility too. 8-10 of those 12 wins were home wins and 2-4 wins were away wins vs bottom 6 sides.

Gold coast won't get that path often

 

[PerthBoy86]

Good point.

This isn't like the good old days of the 1995-2010 period where a non Vic side just needed 12 wins to make finals.

There was some flexibility too. 8-10 of those 12 wins were home wins and 2-4 wins were away wins vs bottom 6 sides.

Gold coast won't get that path often

I think it's mostly mental. Like sure, grounds have different dimensions and conditions, but aside from that it's all psychological, between the ears. Adjusting to the routine etc. They just need strong leadership too. Maybe get a senior vet from another club who was in a leadership role, not like some Messiah like Gaz Jnr, but to provide that leadership. I think they have the potential to play finals next year if they work on that.