Keidean Coleman is in the frame to be part of the Lions' 2020 finals campaign after being a solid contributor late in the season for Brisbane.
Coleman's story is one of perseverance, moving to Brisbane from his home town of Katherine in the Northern Territory midway through primary school to further both his classroom and football educations.
He was overlooked in his draft year (2018) but remained as an over-age player in the Lions' Academy and was instrumental in the club's 2019 NEAFL premiership.
"It might have been a week after graduating school. I had a chat to my aunty (who he lives with) and said I wasn't sure whether I wanted to continue footy or not," Coleman said.
"That's when I went back to Katherine for about four weeks and had a chat to my mum and she said to have another crack. She knows I'm a good footballer and she had faith in me. It was more her encouragement that encouraged me to fulfill my dreams."