Brisbane Lions

2022 - 3 - 19

Joe Daniher

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'We have done nothing wrong': Lions footy boss defends Daniher ... (Fox Sports)

'We have done nothing wrong': Lions footy boss defends Daniher deal as clubs remain sceptical.

We want to keep him for as long as we can.” Some clubs, the report states, have canvassed the deal was always a five-year deal but was disguised as a three-year contract on potentially around $750,000 per season in order to bolster Essendon’s draft compensation. AFL Media reported on Monday the league was seeking “extra information” after the recent two-year extension of the deal announced by the Lions.

Daniher's best and worst: Fagan's relief as Lions survive Joe's ... (The Age)

The Brisbane Lions have roared home to steal a first-round win against Port Adelaide, coming from 24 points down with a five-goal last quarter.

But all of them lifted when it counted for the Lions in a huge last quarter. It was in the third quarter that Port pressed their advantage. It was a big game too – really good footy clubs, both top-four teams the last couple of years. Port defender Trent McKenzie was stretchered off with a knee injury in the last quarter. The Lions found an unusual path to goal in former Geelong ruckman Darcy Fort, who played forward and kicked the first two goals for his new club. Joe Daniher spearheaded his side to victory with four goals despite inexplicably handballed off to a teammate after taking a screamer in the goal square just before half-time, costing a certain goal.

Adams the Unsung Hero (Brisbane Lions)

Marcus Adams was a rock in defence for Brisbane on Saturday night. By AFLPA on Mar 20, 2022, 3:50pm.

Finishing with 10 intercept possessions, Adams was a rock in the backline, clunking overhead marks and minimising the aerial threats of Mitch Georgiades, Jeremy Finlayson and Todd Marshall. With Brisbane starting slowly, the pressure was heaped on the backline to keep Port at bay and Adams was central to stopping a number of Port’s forward forays. While his work often flies under the radar, Marcus Adams' contribution to the Lions 11-point victory over Port Adelaide could not be ignored.

'Smart arse': Footy star's huge brain fade (NEWS.com.au)

The Brisbane Lions returned to the sheds at halftime shaking their heads after forward Joe Daniher botched what should have been a comfortable goal late in ...

“That’s a smart arse, just kick the goal. Former Port Adelaide star Port Adelaide elaborated: “That’s let them down in big games. “I don’t think he should have to have that told to him at the age of 28.” They’ve been inaccurate in big finals. “But geez, he brings a lot of joy to everyone with the way that he plays and the smile that he has on his face.” The Brisbane Lions returned to the sheds at halftime shaking their heads after forward Joe Daniher botched what should have been a comfortable goal late in the second quarter on Saturday evening.

'What alternative?' How Lions will fight Robinson ban (The Advertiser)

One round down and the AFL's hard-line stance on headhigh contact is under siege with Brisbane midfielder Mitch Robinson taking his case to the tribunal.

AFL contracts: Joe Daniher extension controversy escalates as AFL ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The key forward's big-money extension is back in the spotlight as officials look into the Lions' off-field dealings.

“I’d have to talk to him about that, but he made up for it. “I guess he was just trying to be a team player; I would have liked him to go back and have the shot but maybe the communication didn’t get out to him that there wasn’t much time left. But the Lions lifted late in the term, with Neale (31 disposals), Cockatoo, Lincoln McCarthy (two goals) and fit-again Noah Answerth playing a crucial part in the recovery. Daniher finished with four goals but produced a forgettable moment on half-time, needlessly handballing to Nakia Cockatoo after taking a huge mark at the top of the goal square just before the siren sounded. A five-year deal worth upwards of $3 million but with a lower annual average salary is likely to have resulted in a lower compensation pick for Essendon. Rival clubs had questioned whether it formed part of a plot dating back to Daniher’s move from Essendon in 2020 and the subsequent compensation pick issued to the Victorian club.

AFL probes Brisbane star's contract (Wide World of Sports)

Brisbane forward Joe Daniher's recent contraction extension is yet to be signed off by the AFL.

But with suggestions that Daniher's now-five-year deal is said to be worth less than $750,000 per season according to Barrett's report, several clubs are raising questions as to whether the contract was sufficient for Essendon to receive pick No.7 under the compensation formula. The $700,000 plus figure Daniher departed for is reportedly part of the reason why a high draft pick was triggered for Essendon as compensation. As per the compensation formula, the Bombers received a high draft pick for Daniher's departure - pick No.7 in the draft which slid to No.9 overall.