LUKE Power has denied the Brisbane Lions showed a lack of respect towards Gold Coast prior to losing the inaugural Q-Clash in May.

After a week of trash-talking leading into the round seven match, the Suns upset the Lions with an eight-point win.

Gold Coast midfielder - and former Lion - Michael Rischitelli said on Thursday he felt the Lions did not respect the Suns before the first encounter, but added they would "be a bit more respectful now".

After a much quieter week from both camps this time, Power said the build-up to Q-Clash 1 had an extra edge as both clubs tried to promote the match to the Queensland fans.

Lions midfielder Simon Black and Suns coach Guy McKenna lobbed verbal barbs last time, but Power said it was all in the name of getting bums on seats.

"That's what people want to see, they want to see a bit of a grudge match, a bit of rivalry and I thought both clubs were pretty good at promoting that last time," he said.

"Certainly not a lack of respect towards them as a football team."

Power said the Lions had learnt a number of lessons from the loss, including the need to match the Suns' early intensity that spurred them to a five-goal lead.

Rather than redemption, the veteran midfielder said the Lions were out to restore their winning culture.

"The Q-Clash is definitely something we look forward to. It's a rivalry we want to project and encourage and we want to get as many people to the game and promote AFL as much as possible. Hopefully this time it's our turn," he said.

"We're keen to win. Brisbane Lions is a proud club. We go out every week trying to win. Can you imagine telling blokes like Simon Black and Jonathan Brown that you don't want to win games? It's all about winning at this club."

Power said the Lions would need to put extra work into former teammate Jared Brennan, who was best on ground when they last met.

Michael Whiting covers Brisbane Lions news for afl.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @mike_whiting