NRL SuperCoach teams analysis - Rd 11

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SUPERCOACHES have received some respite on the toughest week of the season so far, with a host of good buys emerging from the round 11 and Origin team announcements.

A bevy of rookies and cheapies were named, providing plenty of opportunities for SuperCoaches who are battling to field full sides this week given six teams are on the bye and Origin players out.

Highlights included:

• PAUL Carter was again named starting lock for the Titans. He now appears a strong chance to keep up his three game average of 62 given the continued absence of Greg Bird (suspension, round 13), Ashley Harrison (neck, round 17) and Nate Myles (Origin);

Paul Carter has impressed so far in the NRL. Source: Supplied

• EARLY-season buy Moses Mbye was finally named for his second match of the year, with the star youngster to play halfback at the Bulldogs in place of Trent Hodkinson (NSW);

• DAVID Fifita emerged as a cheapie option after scoring a bench spot at the Sharks in the absence of Anthony Tupou (knee, indefinite), Luke Lewis and Paul Gallen (both NSW)

• PRE-SEASON fancy Mitchell Cornish was named to debut for the Raiders, but off the bench. He may place pressure on the aging Terry Campese and could emerge as a cheapie in coming weeks;

• POPULAR North Queensland pair Jason Taumalolo and Curtis Rona (both ankle) were named to return from injury;

• JAMES Maloney emerged as the big SuperCoach winner from the Origin team announcements following his NSW snub. He will now be available for all three tough bye rounds, but would have missed five of eight weeks if he made the Origin side;

• JOSH Jackson, John Sutton, Adam Reynolds and Anthony Milford also emerged as useful purchases following Origin snubs.

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Friday, May 23, Bulldogs v Roosters, ANZ Stadium, NINE, 7:45pm

Bulldogs: Sam Perrett, Mitch Brown, Chase Stanley, Timoteo Lafai, Krisnan Inu, Reni Maitua, Moses Mbye, Aiden Tolman, Michael Ennis, James Graham, Josh Jackson, Dale Finucane, Greg Eastwood. Interchange: Pat O'Hanlon, Tim Browne, David Klemmer, Sam Kasiano, Corey Thompson, Lachlan Burr

Ins: Krisnan Inu, Reni Maitua, Moses Mbye, Pat O'Hanlon, Corey Thompson, Lachlan Burr

Outs: Josh Morris, Josh Reynolds, Trent Hodkinson, Tony Williams (all NSW)

Other unavailables: Frank Pritchard (pectoral, season), Drury Low (fractured hand, round 12)

Comment: The big news for SuperCoaches is the naming of Moses Mbye, who should provide cover for all tough bye rounds following Josh Reynolds and Trent Hodkinson's call-ups. Tim Lafai, Aiden Tolman, James Graham and Josh Jackson remain bye period purchases, although some SuperCoaches will be ruing looking for bye value in Origin players Tony Williams, Reynolds and Hodkinson. In terms of team changes, Chase Stanley shifts to centre to replace Josh Morris, with Krisnan Inu coming onto the wing. Reynolds and Hodkinson are replaced in the halves by Reni Maitua and Mbye. Williams is replaced in the starting back row by Dale Finucane, with Pat O'Hanlon, Corey Thompson and Lachlan Burr added to an extended bench.

Roosters: Anthony Minichiello, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Samisoni Langi, Mitchell Aubusson, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, James Maloney, Mitchell Pearce, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jake Friend, Sam Moa, Dylan Napa, Sonny Bill Williams, Frank Paul Nuuausala. Interchange: Daniel Mortimer, Isaac Liu, Kane Evans, Remi Casty

Ins: Samisoni Langi, Mitchell Pearce, Kane Evans, Remi Casty

Outs: Daniel Tupou, Michael Jennings (NSW), Boyd Cordner (ankle, round 17), Aidan Guerra (Queensland)

Other unavailables: None

Comment: James Maloney's Origin snub is a big win for SuperCoaches willing to bet on him not being recalled. At $120,000, Michael Jennings' centre replacement Samisoni Langi could emerge as a backline cheapie, especially if Jennings or Daniel Tupou get injured in Origin. Sonny Bill Williams is back in the pack following the return of Mitchell Pearce (club suspension). He is an essential buy for this week for those who don't already own him, despite up-and-down form. Jake Friend will be released to play despite being named in an extended squad for Queensland.

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Saturday, May 24, Titans v Warriors, Robina Stadium, FOX, 5:30pm

Titans: David Mead, Kalifa Faifai Loa, William Zillman, Brad Takairangi, Anthony Don, Beau Henry, Albert Kelly, Luke Douglas, Beau Falloon, Luke Bailey, Mark Minichiello, Dave Taylor, Paul Carter. Interchange: Matt White, Mark Ioane, Ben Ridge, Matt Srama, Cody Nelson

Ins: Albert Kelly, Mark Ioane, Ben Ridge

Outs: Aidan Sezer (pectoral, season), Nate Myles (Queensland)

Other unavailables: Greg Bird (suspension, round 13), Jamie Dowling (knee, season), James Roberts (ankle, round 12), Ashley Harrison (neck, round 17)

Comment: Starting lock Paul Carter has emerged as a serious rep season buy given the absences of Greg Bird (suspension, round 13), Ashley Harrison (neck, round 17) and Nate Myles (Origin). The kid is a serious gun and played 80 minutes on the weekend, which should continue while the big guns are out. But unfortunately, further bye period purchases are few and far between, which is a shame given Gold Coast's great bye schedule. Albert Kelly could be a point of difference option, especially if he wins the kicking duties with Bird and Aidan Sezer (pectoral, round 24) out. But recent injury history is a worry, as is the Titans' depleted attack, exacerbated by the long-term loss of Sezer. There is also a bit to like about David Taylor's recent SuperCoach form, but Carter is available for $6,000 cheaper.

Warriors: Sam Tomkins, Kevin Locke, Konrad Hurrell, Ngani Laumape, Manu Vatuvei, Chad Townsend, Shaun Johnson, Jacob Lillyman, Nathan Friend, Ben Matulino, Jayson Bukuya, Ben Henry, Simon Mannering. Interchange: Siliva Havili, Suaia Matagi, Feleti Mateo, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Nathaniel Peteru

Ins: Siliva Havili, Nathaniel Peteru

Outs: Sione Lousi (knee, round 15)

Other unavailables: Sam Rapira (back, indefinite), Thomas Leuluai (groin, indefinite), Glen Fisiiahi (shoulder, round 12), Jerome Ropati (broken jaw, round 12)

Comment: With a two round average of 88 in the back row, Ben Matulino was looming as an intriguing bye round purchase, but has inexplicably been moved back to prop. Ben Henry takes Matulino's place in the pack and could emerge as a centre/wing buy if he plays big minutes. Kevin Locke moves into the starting backline, with SuperCoach cheapie David Fusitua (shoulder) to return from injury in NSW Cup. Konrad Hurrell and Shaun Johnson remain bye period purchases. Sione Lousi (knee, round 15) is replaced on the bench by Siliva Havili, with Nathaniel Peteru added as 18th man.

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Saturday, May 24, Tigers v Broncos, Campbelltown Stadium, FOX, 7:30pm

Tigers: Kurtis Rowe, David Nofoaluma, Tim Simona, Chris Lawrence, Pat Richards, Braith Anasta (c), Luke Brooks, Martin Taupau, Joel Luani, Keith Galloway, Sitaleki Akauola, Bodene Thompson, Adam Blair. Interchange: Sauaso Sue, Ava Seumanufagai, Blake Austin, Keith Lulia

Ins: Joel Luani, Sitaleki Akauola, Keith Lulia

Outs: Aaron Woods, Robbie Farah (NSW), Cory Paterson (finger, indefinite)

Other unavailables: James Gavet (hamstring, round 13), James Tedesco (ankle, round 13), Dene Halatau (ankle, round 13), Tim Moltzen (knee, indefinite), Liam Fulton (back, round 13)

Comment: The Tigers lose three forwards in Aaron Woods, Robbie Farah (NSW) and Cory Paterson (finger, indefinite). Martin Taupau replaces Aaron Woods at starting prop, with Keith Lulia added to the bench. Joel Luani replaces Robbie Farah at hooker, with SuperCoach cheapie Blake Austin to get game time at dummy half off the bench. Sitaleki Akauola replaces Cory Paterson in the back row. Kurtis Rowe should make another $10,000 or so, with James Tedesco (ankle, round 13) due back after the bye. Like the Titans, there is a lack of genuine bye period purchases here, despite a great schedule.

Broncos: Ben Barba, Daniel Vidot, Jack Reed, Dale Copley, Lachlan Maranta, Josh Hoffman, Ben Hunt, Josh McGuire, Andrew McCullough, Jarrod Wallace, Alex Glenn, Corey Oates, Todd Lowrie. Interchange: David Hala, Ben Hannant, David Stagg, Jake Granville, Martin Kennedy, Jordan Kahu

Ins: Lachlan Maranta, Ben Hannant, Jake Granville, Martin Kennedy, Jordan Kahu

Outs: Justin Hodges, Matt Gillett, Corey Parker (Queensland)

Other unavailables: Sam Thaiday (calf, round 12), Mitchell Dodds (knee, season), Ashley Taylor (shoulder, round 18)

Comment: Justin Hodges, Matt Gillett and Corey Parker (Queensland) are replaced in the 17 by Lachlan Maranta, Ben Hannant and Jake Granville. Martin Kennedy and Jordan Kahu have been added to an extended bench. Ben Barba is seriously out of form and not an option, even at $158,000. Josh McGuire (three round average 62) and Andrew McCullough (season average 67) could be great purchases for this week's bye, but miss rounds 14 and 17.

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Sunday, May 25, Raiders v Cowboys, GIO Stadium, NINE, 3:00pm

Raiders: Anthony Milford, Reece Robinson, Jarrod Croker, Jack Wighton, Sami Sauiluma, Terry Campese (c), Josh McCrone, David Shillington, Glen Buttriss, Brett White, Jarrad Kennedy, Joel Edwards, Shaun Fensom. Interchange: Mitch Cornish, Matt McIlwrick, Paul Vaughan, Dane Tilse, Shannon Boyd

Ins: Mitch Cornish, Shannon Boyd

Outs: Josh Papalii (Queensland)

Other unavailables: Edrick Lee (foot, season), Jeff Lynch (knee, season)

Comment: Josh Papalii (Queensland) is replaced in the starting back row by Joel Edwards, with Shannon Boyd added to the bench. Pre-season cheapie fancy Mitch Cornish has been named to debut in jersey 14 and could place serious pressure on Terry Campese for a starting halves spot. Anthony Milford and Shaun Fensom remain great bye period purchases.

Cowboys: Michael Morgan, Curtis Rona, Matthew Wright, Kane Linnett, Antonio Winterstein, Robert Lui, Ray Thompson, Scott Bolton, Rory Kostjasyn, Ashton Sims, Ethan Lowe, Jason Taumalolo, Tariq Sims. Interchange: Anthony Mitchell, Glenn Hall, Ricky Thorby, Joel Riethmuller, Sam Hoare, John Asiata

Ins: Curtis Rona, Jason Taumalolo, Ray Thompson, Anthony Mitchell, Ricky Thorby, Joel Riethmuller, Sam Hoare, John Asiata

Outs: Brent Tate, Johnathan Thurston, Matt Scott (Queensland), James Tamou (NSW), Gavin Cooper (dislocated hip, round 24), Cameron King (knee, season)

Other unavailables: Lachlan Coote (ACL, season), Patrick Kaufusi (pectoral, season)

Comment: The big news for SuperCoaches is the returns of Curtis Rona and Jason Taumalolo (both ankle), who add very welcome extra numbers for the bye round. Ray Thompson replaces Johnathan Thurston (Queensland) in the halves. Brent Tate (Queensland) is replaced at centre by Matthew Wright, with Rona returning from injury on the wing. A forward exodus – including Matt Scott (Queensland), James Tamou (NSW), Gavin Cooper (dislocated hip, round 24) and Cameron King (knee, season) - sees Scott Bolton and Ashton Sims start at prop, while Taumalolo, Anthony Mitchell, Ricky Thorby, Joel Riethmuller, Sam Hoare and John Asiata have been added to the squad.

Monday, May 26, Sharks v Rabbitohs, Remondis Stadium, FOX, 7:00pm

Sharks: Michael Gordon, Sosaia Feki, Blake Ayshford, Ricky Leutele, Jonathan Wright, Daniel Holdsworth, Jeff Robson, Siosaia Vave, John Morris, Bryce Gibbs, Tinirau Arona, Wade Graham (c), Chris Heighington. Interchange: Isaac De Gois, Sam Tagataese, Tupou Sopoaga, David Fifita, Michael Lichaa

Ins: Blake Ayshford, Daniel Holdsworth, Tinirau Arona, Tupou Sopoaga, David Fifita, Michael Lichaa

Outs: Anthony Tupou (knee, indefinite), Beau Ryan (neck, indefinite), Todd Carney (hamstring, indefinite), Luke Lewis and Paul Gallen (both NSW)

Other unavailables: Andrew Fifita (ankle, round 15), Matt Prior (back, round 13)

Comment: The Sharks have lost possibly their three best forwards in Anthony Tupou (knee), Luke Lewis and Paul Gallen (both NSW). Two of the replacements will please SuperCoaches – early-season cheapie Tinirau Arona and a potential cheapie for this week in David Fifita, with Tupou Sopoaga and Michael Lichaa also added. Michael Gordon has been a shining light for the Sharks, averaging 59 for the season and 87 in the last three rounds. Wade Graham could be a point of difference bye purchase. Beau Ryan (neck, indefinite) and Todd Carney (hamstring, indefinite) are also missing, replaced by Blake Ayshford and Daniel Holdsworth.

Rabbitohs: Nathan Merritt, Alex Johnston, Dylan Walker, Kirisome Auva'a, Joel Reddy, John Sutton, Adam Reynolds, George Burgess, Apisai Koroisau, David Tyrrell, Kyle Turner, Ben Lowe, Sam Burgess. Interchange: Cameron McInnes, Bryson Goodwin, Jason Clark, Luke Burgess

Ins: Nathan Merritt, Joel Reddy, Ben Lowe

Outs: Greg Inglis, Ben Te'o, Chris McQueen (Queensland)

Other unavailables: Issac Luke (shoulder round 12), Luke Keary (pectoral, round 13), Beau Champion (wrist, indefinite)

Comment: Queensland Origin stars Greg Inglis, Ben Te'o and Chris McQueen are replaced in the 17 by Nathan Merritt, Joel Reddy, Ben Lowe. Reddy has scored a starting wing spot ahead of Bryson Goodwin, who has been named on the bench. Cheapie Alex Johnston gets another run, and even if you missed the boat last week, he's still set for another $45,000 price rise this week. John Sutton, Adam Reynolds, George Burgess and Sam Burgess are all top purchases for the byes. Issac Luke (shoulder) could be a late inclusion. He would likely relegate Cameron McInnes to NSW Cup and may cut the minutes of Apisai Koroisau.

BYES: Dragons, Storm, Knights, Sea Eagles, Panthers, Eels

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Etihad crowds hit all-time low

The Western Bulldogs and Tom Campbell are among those to play in front of bare stands at Etihad Stadium this year. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Michael Klein / News Corp Australia

CROWDS in the AFL heartland have dropped to their lowest levels in years.

Etihad Stadium attendances are at an all-time low while MCG averages have dipped to totals not seen since 2007.

After 20 games at Etihad Stadium the average crowd is 28,570 — down 11.7 per cent on the same time last year.

The MCG's average of 50,342 after 18 games is down 6.7 per cent.

The average Carlton crowd in Melbourne is down more than 4500 this year, to 42,585.

The Blues have played on Thursday night, Monday night and twice on Sunday night.

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Carlton chief executive Greg Swann said the challenge for the AFL was to find a balance between appeasing broadcasters and fans attending matches.

"Based on this year's fixture it seems the pendulum may have swung a little too far in favour of the TV broadcaster requests which in turn has made it challenging for our members, especially those with young families and/or those that live in country Victoria to attend all of our games," Swann said.

Variable ticket pricing has been raised as an issue affecting crowds but the AFL has said it is too early to draw conclusions.

Thanks for coming ... Dennis Armfield and Zach Tuohy are part of a Blues line-up that is seeing fewer fans at their matches. Source: Getty Images

"The mix of matches through the fixture in any point of the season and the form of sides are the key determinants for our crowd totals," AFL spokesman Patrick Keane said.

"Attendance figures at home matches for clubs do rise and fall historically across our competition and that is largely driven by form, and the mix of opponents."

Nationwide attendance is down only marginally, largely due to bumper turnouts at the new Adelaide Oval.

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The only time Etihad Stadium has averaged less than 30,000 after 20 games in a season was in its opening year, 2000.

"There's still well over half a season of footy remaining and we're optimistic about future games," Etihad Stadium spokesman Bill Lane said.

"We have a series of Friday night matches coming up ... which will help to turn crowd figures around."

Only twice this year has a game attracted more than 70,000. There were five crowds above 70,000 in the first 18 games at the MCG last year and seven in 2012.

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MCC chief executive Stephen Gough said the figures "aren't cause for alarm" yet.

"The general trend we've seen this year is slightly down, I agree," Gough said.

"Whether the variable pricing has had an effect is hard to say, but I think a combination of the form of some of our key teams, a couple of bad days of weather and scheduling has probably had the most impact."

After eight games at Adelaide Oval the average attendance is 44,792, which dwarfs last year's AAMI Stadium average of 30,264.

The AFL-wide average crowd after Round 9 is 33,933. At the same time last year it was 34,072.

Gold Coast crowds are up 14.7 per cent and Fremantle's attendance has risen by 7.7 per cent while West Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Greater Western Sydney have remained steady.

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Retrogram: Footy stars in soaps and sitcoms

Actors Christopher Atkins and Mark "Jacko" Jackson in the film Signal One, released in 1994. Source: News Corp Australia

AUSTRALIAN football has appeared in numerous television sitcoms and soapies over the years; one enduring memory of my youth was of footy being discussed on the early '80s comedy Kingswood Country.

Central character Ted Bullpitt ("money on the fridge'') puts down his newspaper to ask his son-in-law Bruno what he is watching on television. "Football,'' Bruno replies.

"Bulldust,'' snorts rugby-league fan Ted. "If that's football, why aren't they bleeding?

"Look at 'em. Bunch of pansies skipping around in their little sisters' shorts.''

Of course footballers have appeared as themselves on our screens, whether it be as panellists, hosting kids' shows or on reality TV shows.

Peter McKenna was one of the original co-hosts of Hey Hey It's Saturday, while Graham Cornes introduced the Wacky Races to a generation of South Australian kids in the 1970s.

Ryan Fitzgerald was on Big Brother, former Hawk Robert Dickson won the Australian version of Survivor, rover Johnny Platten bobbed up on Gladiators, Russell Robertson sang on It Takes Two, and ruckman Peter Everitt and forward Brendan Fevola cut a rug on Dancing with the Stars.

Peter Everitt and professional dancer Luda Kroitor practice for Dancing With the Stars. Source: News Limited

Garry Lyon was called out to come on down on to the Price Is Right, while Wayne Carey appeared in his North Melbourne jumper on Perfect Match in 1990 (asked by his prospective date what the headline would be if his photo appeared on page one of the newspaper, he predicted: "Probably 'Found guilty on all charges'.''

Former Saint Michael Roberts had a stint as a model on Sale Of The Century (extra points to anyone who can recall him appearing alongside teammate Michael Nettlefold on a 1982 episode of Countdown, presenting a St Kilda jumper to Toni Basil before she performed her No.1 hit Mickey).

Ryan Fitzgerald played 18 games with Sydney and Adelaide before being evicted from Big Brother. Source: News Corp Australia

But it's the soaps and sitcoms we're after. So we've delved into the pictorial archives and found 10 photos of footballers who found their way onto the set for a cameo. If you can think of any notable omissions leave a comment below or send a tweet to @_warwickgreen and we'll publish a selection next week.

1. Dipper in The Flying Doctors

HAVING won the 1986 Brownlow, the Hawks wingman was asked the following year to play a brief role as "Bruce the Brute'', a pill-popping truckie who pursues his girlfriend to Coopers Creek and ends up in big trouble.

"I'm not certain why they chose me, because I'm a footballer,'' DiPierdomenico said at the time. "I can't tell you the plot or if I get the girl in the end, but I'm called on to get a bit aggro and to drive one of those big trucks."

Robert DiPierdomenico and co-stars on The Flying Doctors. Source: Supplied

Dipper said the toughest part about the gig was the ribbing he got from his Hawks teammates. Another league footballer, former St Kilda forward and Test cricket all-rounder Simon O'Donnell, appeared on another episode on the show, but in the context of playing in a charity cricket match.

Actor Aaron Pedersen on set with Saints Sam Fisher, Brendon Goddard and Xavier Clarke. Source: News Limited

2. St Kilda players in The Secret Life Of Us

The early 2000s drama, about a group of 20-somethings living in a block of flats opposite Luna Park, began to take off on a tangent by season four.

One of the key characters, Kelly, began dating fictional St Kilda footballer called Corey Mailins (Aaron Pedersen). Mailins could boast that he took the 1995 mark of the year over Mick Martyn, won two best-and-fairests and finished fifth in the 1998 Brownlow.

One of the scenes called for footage from a training session, involving young Saints such as Raphael and Xavier Clarke, Nick Dal Santo, Leigh Montagna, Brendon Goddard and Sam Fisher. Pedersen, who is related to the McAdam brothers and Brisbane's Daryl White, did not look too out of place. He was actually a pretty handy footballer who played A-grade footy in Alice Springs at age 16.

Policewoman Briony Behets has a fag and arrests Alvin Purple (Graeme Blundell). This was the 70s, remember. Source: News Limited

3. Leigh Matthews in Alvin Purple

After the successful 1973 film Alvin Purple, the ABC screened a 13-part spin-off series for television. As inconceivable as it seems now, Hawthorn champion Leigh Matthews played a small role in an episode called Footy Widow during the 1976 premiership season.

Womaniser Alvin (Graeme Blundell) was training with the local footy club and getting up to no good behind the scenes. "Lethal" played a character called Max, who stepped in to warn Alvin that several upset husbands were going to try to knock him out at training.

"My part in the show was to tell him something like 'I hope you've got your box on'. Like a cricket box,'' Matthews said this week. "I don't remember a hell of a lot about it. I know I flew up to Sydney for the filming, and my involvement took a few hours, even though it was only 15 seconds or something in the show.''

4. Collingwood players on Neighbours

Back in 2011 Collingwood players Travis Cloke, Alan Toovey, Tyson Goldsack and Cameron Wood took themselves along to Ramsay St to appear as extras in an episode of Neighbours.

Inexplicably, they appeared in a scene in the Eastside Dingoes Gym, dressed in full Collingwood training gear.

They walked on treadmills (that were not actually moving) and pedalled stationary bikes. Cloke spent an eternity stretching as he prepared to lift the world's lightest barbell.

Collingwood players Travis Cloke, Alan Toovey, Cameron Wood and Tyson Goldsack work out at Erinsborough. for some reason Source: News Limited

What they were doing there, apart from sightseeing, is not really clear. It was Wood's idea to appear on the show and he approached the club, who helped make it happen. "I used to watch the show when I was at high school and Toady was always my favourite,'' Wood said. "We saw all the different sites, Lassiter's Lake and Harold's shop. It was fun."

5. Brodie Holland on Neighbours

THEN again, it's not like Neighbours hadn't already had a dip at reworking the plot to accommodate a Collingwood footballer.

At least Brodie Holland got some lines when he made his Neighbours cameo. Source: News Corp Australia

There is an episode where Max Hoyland (Stephen Lovatt) goes into a dream sequence, in which he is heating up his pie in preparation for the Grand Final, when suddenly he turns around to find: "Brdoie Holland! What are you doing in my kitchen, mate?'' The Magpie midfielder then declares: "We need a full-forward Max, and you're the man for the job.''

Sydney Swans footballer Warwick Capper with actors Annie Jones and Kylie Minogue on the set of Neighbours" in 1986. Source: News Corp Australia

6. The Wiz on Neighbours

YOU would have thought the scriptwriters could have at least contrived a way to build the episode around the Collingwood stars, like they did during the height of his Swans spearhead Warwick Capper's popularity in 1986.

The premise was that "The Wiz'' wandered into the local Erinsborough coffee shop, where Charlene Mitchell (Kylie Minogue) and Jane Harris (Annie Jones) ask for autographs. They then ask whether there's any prospect of them having a go at being cheerleaders for the Swans. It's that easy, apparently.

Dermott Brereton and Penny Cook. Source: Supplied

7. Dermie on E Street

THE Buddy Franklin of the late 1980s, Dermott Brereton had a few cracks at acting in TV shows.

There was an appearance on the kids sitcom Pugwall and much later a role in the crime drama Stingers. In 1990 he was cast as the local video store owner on the edgy soap E Street.

Derm helped bring the long-running but unresolved romantic tension between Dr Elly Fielding (Penny Cook) and Reverend Bob Brown (Tony Martin) to a head. On the show he fell for Dr Fielding, who had to enlist the good Reverend's help to tell Brereton's character that he was involved with her instead.

8. Jacko in The Highwayman

ON THE BACK of his successful battery advertisements, former VFL full-forward Mark Jackson landed a role in a futuristic show called The Highwayman, that was part Mad Max part Knight Rider.

His character was the imaginatively named Jetto, who was the offsider to the main character played by Sam Jones (of Flash Gordon fame). The pilot aired in September 1987, and was followed by a short-lived series of nine episodes in 1988.

The opening narration went: "There is a world, just beyond now, where reality runs a razor thin seam between fact and possibility; where the laws of the present collide with the crimes of tomorrow. Patrolling these vast outlands is a new breed of lawman, guarding the fringes of society's frontiers, they are known simply as 'Highwaymen' ... and this is their story ...''

Depite the failure of the show, Jacko went on to co-star with Christopher Atkins in the 1994 film Signal One, filmed in Sydney. The plot involved a police investigation into a female serial killer. It was so bad that Jacko hasn't really been seen on film since.

Clint Bizzell on the case with Aaron Pedersen and Daniel MacPherson. Source: News Limited

9. Clint Bizzell on City Homicide

THE FORMER Geelong and Melbourne defender turned his attention to acting after retiring in 2007. It began with a guest role on Channel 7's City Homicide, in which he played Ashley Brunton, the night manager of a city motel where a prominent judge stayed each week so he could indulge in heroin and hookers.

In 2009 Bizzell then had a five-week stint on Neighbours, playing Adam Clarke, a star footballer with the Portside Falcons.

If Jay Kennedy-Harris doesn't make it as a footballer, he can always go back to acting. Picture: Michael Klein Source: News Corp Australia

10. Jay Kennedy-Harris in Dead Gorgeous

UNLIKE the other players on this list, the young Demon actually got his acting career going before he was drafted.

He played the role of Charlie in the ABC series Dead Gorgeous (2010), in which three teenage sisters — Rebecca, Sophie and Hazel — are given a second-chance at life, 150 years after they died. He also had roles in a 2009 film called Blessed and in Neighbours. He even has an IMDB page.

You might see him acting on your screens at the moment, given he appears in a television advertisement for protective services officers.

He will be doing well if he follows in the footsteps of another young indigenous actor who went on to play AFL football. David Wirrpanda had a small role as "young Ted'' in the 1991 biopic Rose Against The Odds, the story of world boxing champ Lionel Rose. Wirrpanda went on to play 227 games for West Coast, including in the victorious 2006 Grand Final.

RETROGRAM RECALL

Last week we nominated the 10 most iconic footy photos and got plenty of feedback.

Cameron Schwab, on Twitter: This (image of Royce Hart) is the perfect footy photo.

RETROGRAM SAYS: Agree Cameron, it is an absolute work of Hart.

Royce Hart twists away from a Geelong opponent during the 1969 first semi-final. Source: News Limited

Robert Shaw, on Twitter: Masters at work. Was on my Mobil footy card when I was about 8.

RETROGRAM SAYS: How often do you see two AFL Team of the Century footballers captured going head to head in a magnificent photograph?

Graham Farmer contests against John Nicholls Source: News Limited

FOOTNOTE: Apart from all of the suggested photographs of marks, which were ineligible because the criteria for the list was to include only one image of a speckie, other suggestions included: Heath Shaw's smother in the 2010 Grand Final, Ron Barassi kicking against Essendon, and Dermott Brereton in the wake of the early bump in the 1989 Grand Final.

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Fergie’s shadow doesn’t spook van Gaal

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MANCHESTER United's new coach Louis van Gaal insisted Tuesday that he has "no fear" of living in the shadow of emblematic former manager Alex Ferguson.

Dutchman Van Gaal, 62, will take over as the new manager of the English Premier League giants after the Netherlands campaign at the World Cup with former player Ryan Giggs as his assistant.

"Pressure I put on myself. That Alex Ferguson is looking over my shoulder I really don't think it's the biggest problem," van Gaal was quoted as saying in Tuesday's edition of Dutch football magazine Voetbal International. Ferguson managed United for 27 years until 2013, winning 13 Premier League and two Champions League titles, and is now a member of the board of directors.

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"I also get on very well with him and we'll probably soon have a drink together," van Gaal said.

"My objective is that Manchester United quickly regain their number one spot. They (club bosses) think that I'm capable of achieving this in the first season, not only with the star players but also with the young ones.

"It's a daunting task but a fantastic challenge." Van Gaal has signed a three-year contract to succeed David Moyes who was sacked after a disastrous run of results saw United fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.

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Van Gaal's contact with Man United only goes back a few weeks, since Moyes sacking, the Dutchman confirmed.

"When Manchester came knocking on my door, I didn't think about it for long: Manchester United is the biggest club in the world in terms of marketing and budget." But he insisted the appointment would not take his focus off the World Cup in Brazil.

"My work at the head of the Oranje does not suffer from the current situation," he insisted. "I worked for Manchester during my days off.

"I've already talked a lot with the English bosses. They already know the names of the players I would like to have, but also those who are allowed to leave," he explained.

Former manager Alex Ferguson wasn't far from Old Trafford last season, despite retiring. Source: AP

"I've never dealt with transfers and I'm not going to start now, just to say which players I want to have and what players can go. I don't discuss money." He added: "It takes time to negotiate with a club, it is a real process.

There are things that need to be addressed, such as the team preparation programs, the players, the youth program." Van Gaal added that he was "proud to have been chosen" to spearhead United and had been overwhelmed by the many messages of congratulations, including from Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

"Jose Mourinho was one of the first to text me. He said he was jealous of my list of clubs," said the former Ajax, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach.

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Tinkler on verge of giving up the Knights

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EMBATTLED millionaire mining magnate Nathan Tinkler was believed to be on the verge of bailing out of the Newcastle Knights and handing the club back to the community following crisis talks involving NRL officials in Newcastle on Monday.

The NRL met with representatives from Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group and the Knights members' club in a bid to end two months of stalled negotiations over the club's ownership which was brought to a head late last week following revelations as many as 20 players and staff had not been paid on time.

Tinkler with Wanye Bennett, Hunter Sports Group CEO Troy Palmer, and CEO Matt Gidley. Source: News Limited

No one was commenting on the outcome of the talks with an NRL spokesman suggesting they may be in a position to make a statement today.

But given the enormous public pressure on Tinkler to walk away after three years as owner and with little backing from the NRL, it appears his days as owner are numbered with the Knights members' club ready to step in.

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Chairman Nick Dan has already flagged his club's intention to take court action to remove Tinkler if he refuses to go of his own accord given that he has already reneged on the terms and conditions of his privatisation agreement.

But that prospect was looking increasingly unlikely with the NRL keen for an amicable end to the dispute.

Bennett talks to his players after revelations the club did not pay its staff last week. Source: News Corp Australia

Just what financial position the club finds itself in if Tinkler does walk will be intriguing.

There has been speculation the $10.52 million currently sitting in a joint signatory Knights bank account might not cover the debt and that the NRL may be forced to offer financial assistance to bail the club out if that is the case.

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There is also increasing speculation surrounding where the formation of a new entity to run the Knights leaves coach Wayne Bennett and his football staff.

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It's understood Bennett's $1 million a season contract is with Hunter Sports Group or one of Tinkler's subsidiary companies and not directly with the Knights and the same goes with some members of his staff.

If that is the case, there is a possibility the game's highest paid coach will have to renegotiate a new contract and, more than likely, have to agree to take a pay cut to stay at the club.

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Tributes flow for Sir Jack Brabham

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PEOPLE from around the world have hailed Sir Jack Brabham.

Former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber hailed Brabham as a trailblazer, who paved the way for fellow Australians on the world stage.

"He was a trailblazer; he took the hardest road and made it easier for the rest of us to follow," he said.

"When I think of Jack, I think of a tenacious individual; an absolute grafter; he did it his own way and made it stick.

"What he achieved taking on the best in the world and winning one of his three world titles in his own machinery is the stuff of pure legends.

"I was very fortunate that I was introduced to Jack before I left Australia and to be in his presence as a 17 or 18-year old as I must have been at the time, just blew me away. He provided me with endless support and advice over the years and became a close confidante.

Webber said he was disappointed he was unable to join Brabham and Alan Jones as world champion.

Daniel Ricciardo, Webber's replacement at Red Bull Racing, tweeted his condolences.

Australia's Prime Minister leading the tributes following the motorsport legend's death.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott said "Australia has lost a legend" with Sir Jack's passing.

The 88-year-old, who once served in the RAAF, "boasted many great Australian traits," Mr Abbott said.

"He was respected and admired for his spirit, and for his great skill as an engineer."

Opposition leader Bill Shorten echoed his sentiments, suggesting "Sir Jack Brabham reminds us of an Australia that perhaps has become a memory.

"He was an archetypal Australian modest sporting hero ... the Bradman of the motor circuit, he invented and designed his own motor cars.

"He was a truly modest man who perhaps never realised how much all Australians loved him and Australia should be grateful for what he did and acknowledge this upon his passing."

Brabham won three Formula 1 world drivers' championships and remains the only man to win one in a car he built himself. He was also the first driver to be knighted for services to motorsport.

"It's a very sad day for all of us," son David Brabham, an accomplished racer himself, said in a statement on Monday morning.

"He lived an incredible life, achieving more than anyone would ever dream of and he will continue to live on through the astounding legacy he leaves behind."

Brabham was Australia's first F1 race winner, his success at the sport's top level encouraging other Australian's to test their mettle overseas.

"I think he was inspirational for any young bloke that wanted to go across overseas and race cars," Alan Jones, Australia's second and most recent F1 world champion, told Sky News.

"He was the man they looked up to and he was the man they wanted to emulate."

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The Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS) said the legendary driver, known as "Black Jack" would never be forgotten.

"Always a man of few words - his nickname 'Black Jack' referred to both his dark hair and his propensity for maintaining a shadowy silence - he avoided small talk and was undemonstrative in the extreme," a statement on the CAMS website said.

"But behind the wheel he was anything but shy and retiring. He put his head down and drove exceedingly forcefully."

Australian drivers from all around the world have tweeted their respects to a man who played a role in many drivers careers, whether by their achievements, as an inspiration, or as a fountain of wisdom.

A young Courtney receives award from Brabham and Jones in 1996. Source: Supplied

V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton said Brabham will be forever loved, admired and remembered.

"Many people in our Championship were inspired by Sir Jack and the incredible feats he achieved in conquering the world as a driver, engineer and team owner," Mr Warburton said.

"Sir Jack led the way for many Australians to succeed on the global stage and for Australia to be recognised as a leader in motorsport."

Around the world, drivers and motorsport figures have also remembered a man whose unique achievements will certainly never be matched.

"The word 'legend' is often used to describe successful sportsmen, but often it exaggerates their status," McLaren CEO Ron Dennis, who was a mechanic for Brabham early in his career, said in a statement.

"In the case of Sir Jack Brabham, however, it's entirely justified.

"When I started out in Formula 1 in the late 1960s, I worked first for Cooper and then for Brabham.

"Even as a callow youth, I could recognise greatness when I saw it, and I'll always regard it as an honour and a privilege to have worked for Sir Jack. I learned a lot from him too."

Awarded Australian of the Year in 1966 and National Treasure in 2012, Sir Jack was the first motorsport member to be knighted.

He won world titles in 1959 and 1960 with the Cooper Racing Team, and again in 1966 when he became the first driver to win in a car that he built himself.

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Cherry-Evans sinks Knights at death

Manly's Daly Cherry Evans and Steve Matai celebrate the try of Jorge Taufua. Source: Renee McKay / Getty Images

A STUNNING 40 metre field goal from Sea Eagles halfback Daly Cherry Evans with just three seconds remaining gave Manly a dramatic 15-14 win over Newcastle at Brookvale on Monday night.

Shattered Knights players collapsed to the ground as the ball sailed over at the famous ground's Pittwater road end.

The kick gave Manly the lead for the first time in the match. It was a true clutch play.

Brett Stewart of the Sea Eagles is tackled by Jarrod Mullen. Source: Getty Images

Newcastle looked set to record only their third win in 26 years at Brookvale after leading 14-4 midway through the second half.

But Manly tries in the 69th and 73rd minutes levelled the scores into the dying moments.

The Sea Eagles fumbled their way through the second half but, as they so often do, somehow stayed in the game.

Cherry-Evans' kick under pressure continued claims he is now the NRL's best halfback.

"He saved our arses," conceded Manly winger David Williams.

The Knights had their chances to win — but just couldn't nail Manly.

Manly's Daly Cherry Evans and Steve Matai celebrate the try of Jorge Taufua. Source: Getty Images

Newcastle skipper Kurt Gidley missed a crucial penalty goal in the 68th minute with his side leading 14-4.

The Knights sit equal last. Defeat continued a horrible week for Newcastle when players and staff weren't paid.

Manly is outright second on the NRL table behind Canterbury.

The first half was tight and tense.

It took 15 minutes for the first try to be posted last night and it went to Newcastle winger Akuila Uate.

Uate, the forgotten man of NSW's State of Origin side, bullied his way over and past three Manly defenders to score a try out of dummy half.

Manly's Steve Matai tackled by Newcastle's Chris Houston. Source: News Corp Australia

Until that point, Newcastle had heaped plenty of pressure on Manly but the Sea Eagles' defence had held tight.

From out wide, Knights skipper Kurt Gidley converted to give his a 6-0 lead.

Manly had several opportunities midway through the first half but the final pass either wasn't thrown or it went to ground.

The Knights defence scrambled successfully and kept denying the Sea Eagles.

Both sides looked dangerous at times but somehow failed to post a try. It was almost frustrating.

The first half was marred by several errors from NSW wing aspirant Jorge Taufua.

Newcastle's Joseph Tapine battles with Manly's Brett Stewart. Source: News Corp Australia

Taufua was powerful with the ball but couldn't catch a high ball. Newcastle bombed toward Taufua four times in the first half.

Twice he dangerously let the ball bounce, the other two he fumbled in the air.

When he finally did catch a kick, the Manly crowd roared.

It would have made NSW coach Laurie Daley think twice about selecting the big Manly winger when the Blues side is named today.

Newcastle was denied a try early in the second half after a mistake from Manly winger David Williams.

Williams fumbled a kick before Newcastle forward Robbie Rochow grounded the loose ball.

But the video referees determined Newcastle winger James McManus knocked on first in the scramble for the ball.

Newcastle's Willie Mason is tackled by Manly's Jamie Buhrer. Source: News Corp Australia

Manly made a series in unforced errors in the second half, uncharacteristic for such a professional side.

And, finally, one of those errors was costly.

A Knights kick from Jarrod Mullen was fumbled by Taufua for Uate to scoop up the scraps and slam the ball down for his second try.

Taufua made amends though a few minutes later when he crashed over for a try in the corner.

Manly had possession after Uate dropped a simple clearing kick. It was a terrible error.

From the sideline, Steve Matai failed to convert, the visitors holding a six-point lead.

Taufua scored his second from a kick — which Uate let bounce — to ensure a close finish.

MANLY 15 (J Taufua 2 J Buhrer tries S Matai goal D Cherry-Evans field goal) bt NEWCASTLE 14 (A Uate 2 D Gagai tries K Gidley goal) at Brookvale Oval. Referee: Matt Cecchin, Adam Devcich. Crowd: 8,655.

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Biting allegation sours Tigers win

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THE NRL match review committee could be forced to rely on video replays of a biting allegation against Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma after Cronulla forward Wade Graham rejected the opportunity to make a formal complaint to match officials.

The ugly incident — which overshadowed the Tigers gutsy victory and inspired return from injury of captain and NSW Origin hooker Robbie Farah — could still see Nofoaluma cited.

Tigers winger David Nofoaluma has been accused by Cronulla's Wade Graham of biting. Source: FoxSports

The first-half altercation occurred as Graham was penalised for pushing Nofoaluma in the face during a tackle. The Cronulla vice-captain got up blowing up at the referees and Tigers players.

Replays of the incident show Nofaluma's face comes into contact with the Sharks forward, before Graham rises to his feet mouthing the words: 'He bit me.''

The issue will be looked at by the match review committee on Monday and if guilty, Nofoaluma could potentially face a long stint on the sidelines.

Wade Graham reacts after tackling David Nofoaluma. Graham complained to the referee, saying Nofoaluma bit his ear. Source: FoxSports

Canterbury prop James Graham was suspended for 12 weeks for biting Melbourne fullback Billy Slater's ear in the 2012 NRL grand final.

Farah said after the match that he had questioned the young Tigers winger if he had bitten Graham, of which he denied doing so.

"Wade Graham shoved Nofoaluma in the head and we got a penalty and Wadeo was saying that he got bit,'' Farah said.

"I asked Dave and he said he didn't, he was wearing a mouthguard, again I didn't see it so you guys will have to look at that.

"I don't think he (Graham) made an official report, did he?

James Graham bites Billy Slater. Source: Supplied

"There was nothing in it, as far as I was concerned.''

With both Graham and Nofoaluma shielded from the media after the match, Cronulla captain Paul Gallen said he was of the opinion what happened on the field, should stay on the field.

"Wade didn't make a complaint, so there's nothing it as far as I'm concerned,'' Gallen said.

"I thought the penalty was a bit tough on him, it probably shouldn't have been a penalty, but yeah there was nothing in it.''

Given the spiteful manner of which the match was played, there was always the prospect of a drama spilling over from the match as no less than five ex-Tigers players in the Cronulla line-up took on their former club.

Robbie Farah hand a hand in Chris Lawrence's try. Source: News Limited

In the end, the Sharks will spend today wondering how they let slip a 20-10 second-half advantage to allow the Tigers to break a two-game losing run.

The catalyst to the Tigers comeback was Farah, who despite being his first match in a month after suffering an elbow injury was at his scheming best, to enforce two shocking defensive lapses on Cronulla's right-edge which led to two simple tries to Cory Paterson and Chris Lawrence.

"Its satisfying for the players to that grit and other teams might panic, but I thought our players kept composure and knew there was plenty of time on the board,'' Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter said.

Beau Ryan runs the ball for the Sharks Source: News Limited

"Its pleasing that our senior players bound us together. Robbie came up with a couple of real good plays and got us on the front foot with a play that got us back into the game.''

For the Sharks, there season is now on life support, having now recorded just two wins this season and after fielding close to a full-strength side.

Gallen was by far Cronulla's greatest threat, but an all too heavy reliance on their captain was obvious.

Paul Gallen looks on after the Tigers score a try. Source: News Limited

"It's always disappointing to lose, but its tough to take leading by ten with not too long to go,'' Sharp said.

"Defensive errors, you can't dress it up more than that, it was defensive errors and we need to do better.''

WESTS TIGERS 22 (C Lawrence D Nofoaluma C Paterson P Richards tries P Richards 3 goals) bt CRONULLA 20 (P Gallen M Gordon S Tagataese tries M Gordon 4 goals) at Remondis Stadium. Referee: Gavin Morris, Henry Perenara. Crowd: 15,869

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Hannant to push through injury

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VETERAN prop Ben Hannant says his latest injury setback is not serious as he prepares to spearhead Brisbane's depleted pack through the State of Origin campaign.

Hannant's tumultuous fortnight at the Broncos took another twist on Friday night when he was a last-minute withdrawal for Brisbane's 22-8 defeat of the Titans.

Recalled after his week in exile at Ipswich, Hannant was primed for a bumper display, only to tweak his groin at training on Thursday.

Scans cleared Hannant of major damage and while he told Anthony Griffin he was fit to face the Titans, the Broncos coach made a conservative call as the Origin season looms.

"We'll lose a few guys now to Origin so whatever the team requires, I will do it," Hannant said in the wake of Brisbane's 14-point disposal of the Coast.

"I've had an ultrasound on the groin and it showed there was some aggravation, but nothing serious.

"I was probably over-excited at training during the week, I was pushing myself so hard and that's maybe why I tweaked it (his groin)."

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Late withdrawals no excuse: Leppitsch

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BRISBANE coach Justin Leppitsch refused to make any excuses for an undermanned Lions outfit that was smashed by 87 points by North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium.

The Lions, already missing half a dozen players from their best starting line-up, were hit by the late withdrawals of vice-captain Tom Rockliff and best-and-fairest awards, Joel Patfull due to a bout of gastro.

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Leppitsch said while the loss of those players ''didn't help'', the players had to learn to "soldier on''.

"It's probably too many games where we've been manhandled and outrun now,'' he said.

"Sometimes it's leadership, sometimes it's desire.''

Majak Daw takes a strong pack mark deep in attack. Picture: Michael Klein Source: News Corp Australia

He likened the loss to the 113-point drubbing from Port Adelaide in Round 4.

'We're lacking leadership and a little bit of fitness on our list as it is, so it doesn't help when you lose two of your better players before the game. But you've got to soldier on, and that's a lesson for our guys.

"The footy gods are going to do these things to you at times, but you've just got to keep persisting and we didn't do that. We didn't throw a counter punch all day. We waited for them to pick up the ball before we reacted and that's just a lesson for our guys.''

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The Lions conceded the opening 35 points of the match and lost the contested-possession count by 55 and the uncontested-possession count by 75. "That's just an absolute obliteration,'' Leppitsch said. "You just don't own the ball at all."

He also defended the performance of club champion Jonathan Brown, who managed a game-low two disposals, looked frustrated throughout and conceded a game-high three free kicks.

"Browny was probably a little underdone coming into the game,'' Leppitsch said. "We knew that. We had to use all of our emergencies this week. It wasn't ideal.

"For a big part of the game we played a spare behind the ball, which means (Michael) Close and Brown had and extra defender to deal with.

A disappointed Brisbane outfit trudge off Etihad Stadium. Picture: Michael Klein Source: News Corp Australia

"So you know when you do that you're just going to make life tough for them. The best-case scenario for them is just to bring the ball to the ground and allow (Josh) Green and Lewy Taylor to get into the game, because it's really difficult for them to out-mark a spare, particularly when it's Lachy Hansen, who is a good chop-out mark.''

Asked about Brown's evident frustration, he replied: "We're all frustrated. I don't think there was a player in a Brisbane Lions shirt who wasn't frustrated.

"I hope our competitiveness will improve each week, and we'll have more games like last week and more like Wellington where we're in games for longer.

"I think with more experienced personnel that will come back in over the next six weeks, we'll get more of that. And when you keep bringing that, you'll always get close to wins.

"The days like this where you just get completely blown out of the park, hopefully they're limited.''

Brisbane now has the bye before hosting Carlton in a Saturday twilight match at the Gabba in Round 11.

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