The Lions have the personnel but their struggles through the opening half of 2024 are starting to open holes in their premiership pursuit.
With a string of key senior players are sidelined the Lions might look toward adding to their depth for the future, while a shake-up of their draft hand also awaits.
Luring local talent will always be a focus to the Queensland club, with some names from the Sunshine State still off-contract in 2025.
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5. Later Draft Picks
A different idea here, but one the Lions will certainly be considering given their ties to two exciting draft prospects this year.
Brisbane are set to gain another top five draft fancy and father-son gun in the form of Levi Ashcroft, who, like his brother Will almost did, could earn a bid with the first pick at November's draft.
Add in Academy gun Sam Marshall's chances of landing in the top 20 of the draft, and the Lions' draft plans pivot to points over high picks.
Their struggles to start the season have them holding Pick 6 prior to Round 13, with that select likely to get swallowed up in any rival bid for Ashcroft's services.
So parting with that pick for a heap of later selections would only strengthen the Lions' tally of draft points.
A club like Richmond, who hold eight picks outside of the first round, could be keen to make a deal for Brisbane's opening selection.
