‘Our fans can be really excited’: Leppitsch

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BRISBANE coach Justin Leppitsch labelled the second quarter the best under his watch as the Lions stunned the struggling Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium to climb off the bottom of the ladder.

Brisbane rattled home 7.5 to 2.2 in the second term to surge 27 points clear as the outside brilliance of the self-proclaimed 'mozzies' — Dayne Zorko, Lewy Taylor and Josh Green — cut the Dogs to shreds.

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But Leppitsch said he was glad the match didn't go for much longer as Brisbane lost composure amid fatigue to hold on for an eight-point victory.

Daniel Merrett was a constant presence all night up forward. Picture: Michael Klein Source: News Corp Australia

The win was the Lions second on the trot and they will now host GWS as favourites for the first time since last year.

On the run and carry of his speedy trio, Leppitsch said: "We have a weapon I think and one that'll be around for a long period of time.

"Our fans can be really excited. It's a terrific strength we've got, hopefully we can maximise it every week and they can all contribute like they did tonight."

Dayne Zorko's pace was electric during the second quarter. Picture: Tim Carrafa Source: News Corp Australia

Zorko collected nine second-quarter disposals and sparked a sizzling counter-attack when he combined with Taylor who delivered a bullet pass to Marco Paparone.

The young forward kicked truly to sting the Dogs, while ageing superstar Jonathan Brown booted 2.2 and took an important defensive mark in the last term.

"He was great. He's been really important for us, Browny," Leppitsch said.

Stefan Martin and Josh Green celebrate the Lions' third win of 2014. Picture: Tim Carrafa Source: News Corp Australia

"There's no doubt (and) I've said it 100 times he provides a target for us and allows Zorko, Green and Taylor and our high forwards to get into the game."

Just 33 games ago the Dogs smashed the Lions — NAB Cup champions — by 68 points at Etihad Stadium before Brisbane suffered a talent drain with five players walking out last year.

On the dramatic turnaround, Leppitsch said: "What it shows is history means nothing. It also shows nothing is ever as bad as it seems and nothing is ever as good as it seems."

Mitch Golby stuck in a Bulldogs sandwich. Picture: Tim Carrafa Source: News Corp Australia

A win against the Giants next week would all but guarantee Brisbane will avoid this year's wooden spoon.

Leppitsch praised former Dee Stefan Martin and Rohan Bewick, the Lions two inclusions, as his two best performers.

It was just Martin's second win since 2011 as the utility wilfully battled star Dog Will Minson in the ruck.

The Dogs are now just one win above last-placed GWS and have now dropped six of their past seven matches.

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