Update on injured star as Lions coach dismisses AFL finals ‘narrative’

Injury update on Jack Payne as Lions coach Chris Fagan dismisses AFL finals ‘narrative’ Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is optimistic key defender Jack Payne will be available for his side’s do-or-die finals affair against the GWS Giants next Saturday despite injuring his knee in the Lions’ 28-point win over Carlton. Payne hobbled off in the second quarter of Brisbane’s 14.15 (99) to 11.5 (71) elimination final victory at the Gabba on Saturday night. He didn’t return to the field, with …