6. Strengths and Weaknesses

The Lions' strengths run deep, they have a lot of depth in their midfield which will keep their opposition on their toes. They have multiple players who can pinch-hit through the middle as well as midfielders who can go forward and impact the scoreboard.

Their forward line is stacked as well, with Eric Hipwood, Daniel McStay, Joe Daniher and Charlie Cameron set to have defenses petrified. Cameron is arguably the game's best small forward and is incredibly hard to match-up on due to his speed and marking ability.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Eric Hipwood of the Lions (second from right) celebrates a goal with Jake Barrett (left) and Cameron Rayner of the Lions during the 2018 AFL round 17 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Brisbane Lions at UTAS Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Harris Andrews is enough on his own to make the Brisbane defence a strength as well. A great organiser and keeps the Lions set-up really well behind the ball whilst being able to launch attacks from the back half.

A weakness is clearly their goal-kicking. Last year the yips ran through the Lions like a cold in a childcare. Everyone got the yips and it very, very nearly cost the Lions some wins. They can't afford to be so wayward again because it will catch up with them and teams will make them pay.