The Brisbane Lions held a crisis meeting on Good Friday involving the club's leadership group to address the fallout from the team's end-of-season trip to Las Vegas. The meeting aimed to resolve 'rifts' that reportedly emerged during the trip, which involved about 10 people, mostly players.
Veteran AFL reporter Caroline Wilson confirmed on 3AW Radio that some players left the trip early. Lions head of football Danny Daly reportedly called co-captain Harris Andrews and Lachie Neale to ask if there was a split in the playing group.
Chief executive Greg Swann insisted the group remains united, calling the reports 'bulls***.' He noted the trip was in November and is not the reason for the team's poor start to the season, which includes three straight losses after making last year's grand final.
After a season-opening loss to Carlton, Neale erupted with an uncharacteristic outburst, accusing some players of 'sh***ing on your teammates' due to selfishness. Coach Chris Fagan admitted the team is in a 'little slump' but said he won't push the panic button, trusting his players to rediscover their form.
