Lions' Neale looks at positives of loss

Brisbane will be looking to restore then AFL top-four chances when they play Carlton at the Gabba. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Brisbane star Lachie Neale says the Lions have taken confidence out of last week's trip to the MCG despite a crushing second-half fadeout.

The Lions blew a golden opportunity to break an eight-year drought at the home of the AFL grand final when they led Richmond by 42 points.