Brisbane's Grand Final schematic | The Leadership Portfolio with Luke Hodge (22.09.26)
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How does Luke Hodge view leadership for the Brisbane Lions heading into the Grand Final?
What about the lion's side of things from a leadership perspective? Don't just think it's going to happen. And we saw that against, if I was Chris Fagan, I'd be drawing on what you learned from Sydney. Don't just rock up and think, oh, we've been there before. Sydney are under me and we're just going to walk all over them.
What preparation tactics does Hodge recommend to avoid complacency before a big game?
Passion and motion means so much in September. So rock up to this game. No, yes, we've got the experience. Yes, we're coming down on the Wednesday because we learned a few years ago that's the best preparation for us. But just don't think.
Why does Hodge stress the importance of small‑forward and mid‑forward players on Grand Final day?
I'll be pushing them to come out there. Put Fremantle to the sword. Make sure you go out there. You've got Dunkley. You're going straight to Bolton.
Which player rotations and bench strategies does Hodge suggest for Brisbane’s final lineup?
Don't let him have a whimper. Noah Ainsworth, I'm bringing him back in. That's the big, I'm bringing, because you know, you got Bolton down there, you got Dudley down there. You saw what Nick Watson did last week with that tall back end and that rebounding back end. You need someone to be able to shut down a game winner.
How can the Lions stay on edge and prevent opponents from gaining momentum?
And we've proven over the last few years, small forwards, mid to small forwards are the ones who kick goals on grand final day. Don't get beaten by having Noah Ainsworth on the sideline ready to be playing when you've got Bolton there, when you've got Dudley there, when you've got Murphy Reid, who may pop up even though he's had a quiet final series. So for the Lions, don't just think it's going to happen. Be on edge.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
How does Luke Hodge view leadership for the Brisbane Lions heading into the Grand Final?
0:00–0:16
2
What preparation tactics does Hodge recommend to avoid complacency before a big game?
0:16–0:27
3
Why does Hodge stress the importance of small‑forward and mid‑forward players on Grand Final day?
0:27–0:35
4
Which player rotations and bench strategies does Hodge suggest for Brisbane’s final lineup?
0:35–0:51
5
How can the Lions stay on edge and prevent opponents from gaining momentum?
0:51–1:09
Speakers
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