Brisbane Lions fans may need to prepare for a change, as fan favourite Charlie Cameron has hinted at retiring his iconic goal song. The small forward, known for celebrating his majors to the tune of John Denver's 1971 classic 'Take Me Home, Country Roads', suggested the tradition could soon end.
Cameron's Goal Song Tradition Under Threat
The personalised goal song has become a hallmark of Brisbane's home games at the Gabba. After Cameron scores, the stadium plays the song, and the crowd continues singing long after the music stops, creating a powerful choir-like atmosphere. Commentator Hamish McLachlan described it as 'a big choir' that 'continues to roll' after Cameron's fourth goal in Brisbane's dominant win over Adelaide on Sunday.
However, Cameron himself appears ready to move on. In a post-match interview with Erin Phillips, he stated: 'I think I might change it this year. I think it's run its course.' Despite this, he praised the crowd of 32,000 who braved rainy conditions to support the team.
Lions Return to Form
The Lions delivered a statement performance, defeating Adelaide by 52 points (19.13 (127) to 11.9 (75)) after a narrow loss to Melbourne the previous week. Coach Chris Fagan highlighted the team's hunger, saying 'The hunger's still there. You saw it tonight.' Key contributors included Lachie Neale (42 possessions), Zac Bailey (3 goals, 29 disposals), Will Ashcroft (36 touches), and Harris Andrews.
Adelaide stayed competitive until midway through the second quarter, with captain Jordan Dawson scoring a goal to briefly give them the lead. However, Brisbane responded with four goals in the next 10 minutes to break the game open. The Crows were kept to just seven goals by three-quarter time.
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