Melbourne free agent Brent Moloney will line up for the Brisbane Lions next season. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun
NEW Brisbane recruit Brent Moloney is ready and willing to help the Lions roar back into the AFL finals.
The former Melbourne star arrived at the Gabba late yesterday for a medical screening and his two-year deal was announced today.
The Lions lodged paperwork with the AFL this morning for Moloney to join the club as a free agent and the Demons have confirmed they will not match Brisbane's offer.
"The club would sincerely like to thank Brent for his contribution on and off the field, spanning eight seasons with the Demons," Melbourne said in a statement.
"We wish him all the best, as he continues his career at the Brisbane Lions."
The 28-year-old free agent met with Lions medical, strength and conditioning, and coaching staff and got the all clear from club powerbrokers last night.
The midfielder said he was determined to lift the Lions back into September action.
"I'm looking to play finals footy and I think they've got a good young list. I'm really looking forward to the opportunity," Moloney said.
"I just thought it was the right fit for me. Brisbane is a proud club and it's got a good culture.
"The body feels great. I'm really excited."
Moloney said he would relish the chance to work with Lions senior coach Michael Voss.
"I spoke to him on Monday, it was good to speak to him and get his thoughts on where he can see me playing. Obviously I've looked up to him my whole career," he said.
Voss was delighted with the recruitment of Moloney.
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"He loves the contest, he is good around stoppages and gives us some excellent leadership as well," Voss said.
"It buys us some time while our young blokes develop. Along with key positions, that inside, on-ball position is the hardest to fill. He has the mature, strong body to play that position and play it well on a consistent basis which is very hard to do."
Moloney will join his new teammates for the pre-season training camp in Arizona next month.
Brisbane national talent manager Rob Kerr said the Lions were intent on bringing in some more mature bodies to assist its developing list.
"We identified Brent as the type of player who we felt could assist our young midfield group," Kerr said.
"He is strong at clearances – he ranked second in the AFL in 2011 – and that's an area we were certainly keen to bolster."
The Lions' pre-season training kicks off on November 5.
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