Jarryd Lyons claims ‘unexpected’ VFL honour after thrilling vote count as 20yo’s draft hopes get big boost

Jarryd Lyons claims ‘unexpected’ VFL honour after thrilling vote count as 20yo’s draft hopes get big boost

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Jarryd Lyons’ rollercoaster season and footy career has taken an uplifting turn, with the Brisbane Lions midfielder claiming the VFL’s top individual honour after a dramatic vote count. Lyon on Monday night was crowned the 2023 J.J Liston Trophy winner, polling 26 votes from 14 games to win by two votes from Southport star Boyd…

‘Really hard to take’: Gagai lifts lid on ‘tough moment’ with Slater amid Maroons axing

‘Really hard to take’: Gagai lifts lid on ‘tough moment’ with Slater amid Maroons axing

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Knights star Dane Gagai has opened up on is career setbacks and the disappointment of being dropped by Queensland coach Billy Slater ahead of the 2023 Origin series. The 32-year-old veteran of 22 Origins for the Maroons revealed to The Daily Telegraph the tough conversation he had with Slater after being overlooked despite years of…