1. The Z-factor
Nineteen disposals, eight clearances, five tackles and a goal would be considered a solid day's work for the average AFL player. But for Dayne Zorko, that's just half a game's effort. Tucked away in Brisbane, Zorko doesn't get the accolades he deserves, but the two-time Lions best-and-fairest winner is a dominant force. Shorter than most at 175cm, Zorko's pace and power out of stoppages sets him apart, and he takes his opportunities around goal. He finished the match with 30 touches, 10 clearances and two goals in yet another best-on-ground performance. 

2. Freo's fading finals hopes
In a hotly contested season, Fremantle is desperately clinging on to eighth position, and is all but certain to be out of the eight by the end of the round. After a purple patch where they strung together six wins in seven weeks, the Dockers have now lost three matches in a row. Of more concern is Fremantle's percentage, which is now just 78.5, ahead of only Brisbane Lions and Hawthorn, who sit on the bottom rungs of the ladder.

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3. The pride is back at the Gabba
The Brisbane Lions broke through for just their second win of the season against Fremantle, ending a nine-game losing streak. It was the Lions' first win at the Gabba since round 21 last year, and just their second in the past 14 games at their home ground. Buoyed by the return of former captain Tom Rockliff from a dislocated shoulder, the Lions came out firing in the first quarter, kicking six goals to two. They took the Dockers on through the centre of the ground, playing on at all opportunities. The Lions have struggled to maintain concentration this year, but had control of the game for longer periods against Fremantle.

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4. McCarthy and Fremantle's scoring woes
Cam McCarthy had an absolute nightmare of a game against the comparatively lean Harris Andrews. In drizzly conditions not suited to big forwards, McCarthy nevertheless struggled to get his hands on the ball. He dropped several straightforward marks, and was outmuscled on occasion by his younger opponent. McCarthy had started the season fairly brightly, but the fact he leads Fremantle's goal-kicking with just 15 is indicative of the Dockers' inability to post big scores. Shane Kersten was barley sighted, and usual livewire Michael Walters was starved of opportunity.

5. The cubs are all right
The 57-point win was the first time the Brisbane Lions have won all four quarters in a match since round 21, 2014, and the young players led the way. Eric Hipwood was quiet on the scoresheet with just the one major, but provided a big target throughout the match. Tom Cutler finished with a career-high three goals, and former Giant Jake Barrett kicked two and picked up 24 touches. Rhys Mathieson was at his antagonistic best, and celebrated a fourth-quarter goal with customary exuberance. Draftees Jarrod Berry and Hugh McCluggage were lively, while Harris Andrews continued to stake his claim as a future premier defender of the competition.