The Brisbane Lions recorded their first win of the season in Round 1 against the Gold Coast SUNS at Metricon on Saturday night but it wasn't done without a strong fight from both teams.
After a stunning seven unanswered goals in the opening 20 minutes, including two each to Mitch Robinson and Dayne Zorko, the Lions had to hold off a fiesty comback by the Suns to win by just 2 points.
Dayne Beams was magnificent, in his first game as skipper, racking up 28 disposals, including 21 in the decisive first half, to win the Marcus Ashcroft Medal as best afield.
Tom Rockliff had a game-high 37 disposals, while Dayne Zorko (23 and two goals), Stefan Martin (23 and 32 hit-outs) and Ryan Bastinac (three goals) were also influential.
While young leader, Harris Andrews had the better of his battle with Tom Lynch for much of the night – withstanding a remarkable 74 inside 50s – but the Suns leader worked away to finish with three goals in an enthralling duel.
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