An injury-hit Brisbane are in a rut, but the two-time defending premiers hope a step into enemy territory for Saturday's Q-clash will get them out of their funk.
The Lions' bid for a hat-trick of flags is on shaky ground after three straight losses left them nursing a 6-6 record at the halfway point of the season.
And their hopes have been dealt another injury blow, with star midfielder Hugh McCluggage (calf) set for at least four weeks on the sidelines.
