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A big grand final opportunity looms for Brisbane backup ruckman Darcy Fort following Oscar McInerney’s brutal injury blow... but the game is set up for Sydney counterpart Brodie Grundy to “tear it to shreds.” Brisbane coach Chris Fagan said losing his No. 1 ruckman McInerney would be a “ real pity ,” suggesting he’d be replaced with either Fort or 206cm four-gamer Henry Smith .
“The opportunity opens up for Darcy Fort. The story of a journeyman in his seventh year in the system and has played 30 odd games — including two this year,” Saints great Leigh Montagna said on Fox Footy’s“He now has to stand up for this Lions team because of the injury to Oscar McInerney ... it’s remarkable the courage he showed and trying to push through.
“But he’s got his hands full now going up against Brodie Grundy. He’s going to have to stand up for this team to win the premiership its chasing.”Whatever way Fagan and the selection committee decide to go, Montagna said Brisbane “can’t replace” McInerney as a “massive out,” labelling him a top five ruckman in the competition.
Dual premiership Kangaroo David King highlighted the difficulty in replacing a “structural piece” for such an important game.BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Darcy Fort of the Lions and Brodie Grundy of the Demons in action during the 2023 AFL Round 02 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at the Gabba on March 24, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia.
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