Eagles send Lions to the tail of ladder
AAP April 26, 2015 3:50 PM
THE BRISBANE Lions remain winless this season and rooted to the bottom of the ladder after being overwhelmed by West Coast at the Gabba on Sunday.
The Eagles were on top all day, and ran out 17.16 (118) to 9.11 (65) winners.
Lions skipper Tom Rockliff's swift return from broken ribs and a punctured lung could not inspire the Lions, who were their own worst enemies against an injury-hit West Coast.
Time and again turnovers gifted the Eagles goals and the Lions never recovered, slumping to a 0-4 start to the season.
The Eagles (2-2) appeared vulnerable ahead of the clash after their defence was ravaged by the unavailability of Mitch Brown and Eric Mackenzie, and with question marks over Jeremy McGovern's fitness.
However, the Lions, also battling a huge injury toll, showed why they were ranked last in the league in defence - and offence too for that matter - by failing to apply sufficient pressure.
West Coast coach Adam Simpson said he was pleased to make the longest journey in the country back to Perth with the four premiership points.
"The way we turned up last week against Fremantle was disappointing, so it had been a big focus on the start of the game," Simpson said.
"I thought our pressure early and intensity in the game was up and we got reward for effort."
Despite Tom Cutler being guilty of several clangers, he persisted and was one of the Lions' best, registering a career-high 32 disposals.
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