Anyone who thinks that Brisbane wont make the eight are in a world of delusion.
But, whether they can sustain there form to make another grand final is a big ask.
I think Lynch retiring will really hurt them. Any time they were in trouble they would bomb long and the man mountain would either take a big grab or make such a good contest that the small forwards would crumb and kick goals.
Games where Lynchy was rested last year showed in my mind that the Lions were much more beatable.