The data says Brisbane are a flag contender – but the eye test tells a completely different story
There’s a slight disconnect between the data, the record and the eye test for the Brisbane Lions to start season 2024. This week, Champion Data’s Daniel Hoyne reported on the numbers behind the Lions’ profile to start the season, indicating that the team’s current output would leave them shocked should the numbers continue and the Lions not reach a preliminary final at least. The data indicates that the common premiership trends – being rated a top-four offence and defence for scores...