Injured Lion Berry Inspires Brisbane Ahead Semi-Final Against Gold Coast

Jarrod Berry of the Brisbane Lions has emerged as a key figure inspiring his team to lean into their extensive injury challenges as they defend their premiership title. Despite dislocating his shoulder in the penultimate round, Berry missed only one game and has returned to play in recent finals matches, demonstrating resilience and determination. The Lions have been hit hard with injuries to key players like Lachie Neale, Eric Hipwood, Oscar McInerney, Darcy Gardiner, Lincoln McCarthy, and Keidean Coleman, disrupting their campaign. Berry emphasized his motivation to succeed not just for himself but for injured teammates who missed out on last year's grand final victory. The Lions are preparing to face their Queensland rivals, the Gold Coast Suns, with hopes of advancing to a preliminary final against Collingwood. Berry’s focus is on strengthening his body and executing on the field, viewing the injury as a challenge to overcome rather than a setback.