The Lions went one better than 2019 - they managed to win a huge final over the Tigers before going out in the preliminary final, a home one of that.

They were unable to capitalise on a once in a lifetime opportunity, the grand final was played on their home deck and they were unable to participate.

A year littered with poor goal kicking, the Lions are primed to challenge for the flag again in 2021 but will need to make drastic improvements in front of the big sticks to win it all.

6. INS AND OUTS

INS

Joe Daniher (Essendon)

Nakia Cockatoo (Geelong)

OUTS

Stefan Martin (Traded to Western Bulldogs)

Alex Witherden (Traded to West Coast)

Jacob Allison (delisted)

Allen Christensen (retired)

Cedric Cox (delisted)

Matt Eagles (delisted)

Mitch Hinge (DFA)

Corey Lyons (delisted)

Sam Skinner (delisted)

Toby Wooller (delisted)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Alex Witherden of the Lions handballs during the round 11 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Hawthorn Hawks at The Gabba on June 01, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)