The Amazing Zorko gets Bugged
Greater Western Sydney stopper Tomas Bugg claimed another victim when he put the clamps on Brisbane Lions speedster Dayne Zorko. The pair went at it from the opening bounce, and landed plenty of body shots on each other behind play, but Bugg got his man. Zorko finished the day with 18 possessions and two goals, but honours went to the Giant.

The Lions need of a mid-season draft
Their reserves side had only a handful of AFL listed players available and lost by almost 200 points to the Giants (see tweet below). Their injury list featured 19 players mid-week, with captain Tom Rockliff, Jed Adcock, Jack Redden, James Aish, Claye Beams and Daniel Merrett among those in the rehab ward, and the Lions can't do a thing about it. It must be a nightmare selection meeting every week at the Gabba.

Is Ryan Griffen playing hurt?
The former Bulldogs captain had a shocker against his old club last week and it was put it down to nerves and/or the Dogs' pressure, but he was again extremely quiet against the Lions. Griffen had battled back issues for some time and spent large parts of the Giants' round 10 win deep in the forward line. Finished the game with just 15 touches and failed to have an influence on the contest.

Which of the Giants' star unsigned trio is in the best form?
Dylan Shiel, Adam Treloar and Stephen Coniglio are yet to commit to the Giants beyond 2015, but the constant speculation surrounding their future isn't affecting them in the slightest. Shiel could be an early leader in the Brownlow, Treloar is a ball magnet, and Coniglio is a star and severely underrated by the rest of the competition. If I'm putting them in order according to form and consistency, it's Shiel, Coniglio, Treloar for me.

Is Callan Ward in the discussion when talking about the League's best captain?
Absolutely. The Giants' co-skipper is a gun, and it's hard to find anyone harder at the footy than the former Bulldog. Ward had 32 possessions, 17 of them contested, had 10 clearances and laid 12 tackles against the Brisbane Lions, and sets the standard for his younger teammates by his actions, rather than words. Ward tackles and hits opposition players with an intent that can't be taught, and it's hard to believe he's just turned 25. Bulldogs fans must shed a tear every time they watch this man play … I know I do.