Adelaide misses out on Lions' Zac Bailey but vows to keep hunting stars

Brisbane Lions playmaker Zac Bailey signed an eight-year deal to stay at the club after Adelaide's failed bid to recruit him.

Why it mattersBig-money recruitment drives success in AFL, and Adelaide's ability to attract talent will determine if their rebuild can challenge Brisbane's dynasty.

AustraliaAdelaide's recruitment strategy and semi-final clash affects the AFL ladder and premiership race this season.

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Zac Bailey signs eight-year deal to stay at Brisbane Lions

All-Australian midfield-forward Zac Bailey has signed an eight-year extension with Brisbane Lions.

Why it mattersLosing an All-Australian talent would have hurt Brisbane's back-to-back premiership ambitions. Bailey's decision to stay strengthens their finals campaign.

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Michael Voss: Adelaide must copy Sydney's midfield scramble to beat Brisbane

Three-time Brisbane premiership captain Michael Voss says Adelaide should replicate Sydney's midfield scramble strategy that produced a 53-point qualifying final rout.