[0] Brisbane [Finish] 16 [Pts] 19 [Down] 4 [Up] 20 [Comments] 
The generational change is nearly complete with the retirement of Simon Black – only Jonathan Brown remains of the Threepeaters. Plenty of young talent wanted out also. Whatever is said about Sydney and their use of the “allowance” there is no better reason for it to stay by looking at what happened to Brisbane and their inability to maintain players. It certainly has something to do with the club, but without an extra financial incentive the tug of home will always be strong. Brisbane have teased in the last couple of years but in reality on the back of pretty soft draws, that has been well and truly sorted out this year. The midfield will improve with a year more experience and Leuenberger finished 2013 as probably the best in the business – Trent West will be a great support. But there is still much to develop at either end of the ground and will be also rans for mine at 16th.