Black stars in reserves hit-out

Simon Black in action for Brisbane's reserves team. Picture: Jonathon Searle Source: The Courier-Mail

SIMON Black says he is ready to play senior football again.

And few who saw the Brisbane great at work for the Lions reserves in the NEAFL match in Mackay yesterday would disagree.

Black, 34, compiled 24 disposals, six tackles, five clearances, two inside 50s and one goal in the Lions' 32-point win over the Gold Coast reserves at Harrup Park.

It was the second hit-out for the triple premiership star in his comeback from a knee injury and the Rolls Royce midfielder was purring again with his pinpoint accurate passes, poise under pressure and clean hands a highlight.

Forward Jordan Lisle kicked eight goals, but all eyes were on the famous No.20 whose performance screamed: "Pick me Vossy".

Black enjoyed more game time than last week's 26-disposal hit-out against Broadbeach at Coorparoo and was more lively around the stoppages, where he set attacking waves into motion with his trademark ball-winning ability and outstanding vision.

The Brownlow Medallist is itching to re-enter the big time, with the Lions facing reigning premiers Sydney at the SCG on Sunday week.

"I'd like to think I'd be right to play in the seniors after two games in the reserves," Black said.

"I hope I'm not too far away anyway, whether it be next week or the week after that.

"But it's up to the coaching staff. I feel a lot more advanced than last week, that's for sure."

Meanwhile, Brisbane has moved to quash speculation that ruckman Matthew Leuenberger could be targeted by rival clubs.

Leuenberger is off contract at the end of the season and has been linked to GWS, who is in the market for a quality big man.

Lions football manager Dean Warren said the club hoped to have Leuenberger locked away well before trade week.

"Leuey is very much a required player at this footy club. He's very important to us," Warren said.

"We understand there is always speculation around players who are coming out of contract but we hope to re-sign him sooner rather than later."

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