Sportsday Through the Lens - Brisbane (11.03.26)
Mar 11, 2026
A focused look at Brisbane’s form and lineup questions as they head into Round 1. The crew unpacks injury and availability headaches affecting key players. They preview a tough early fixture list and weigh short-term challenges against lingering confidence in the team.
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Brisbane's Early Availability Crisis
- Brisbane face a severe availability crisis heading into Round 1 with multiple key players unavailable.
- Ken Hinkley notes four players already out including two joint captains and about 9–10 more on the injury list, totalling roughly 13–14 unavailable players.
Hinkley's Long View Coaching Anecdote
- Hinkley jokes about scouting ahead two weeks versus his own coaching habit of planning far in advance.
- He quips he never looked two weeks ahead as coach and was 'always 22 weeks in front', showing his long-view approach.
Leadership Depth Put To The Test
- Brisbane's leadership depth is tested because two of the absent players are joint captains, leaving only one captain available.
- Hinkley highlights the club named three captains but now effectively has just one fit leader for upcoming matches.