Any hopes the Lions had of emulating their famous sides of the early 2000s are in tatters as the high-flying Fremantle compound their woes.

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has brushed off Brisbane’s flop against GWS, labelling it an anomaly ahead of Saturday’s clash with the defending premiers at the Gabba.

Defending premiers Brisbane Lions’ aura took a battering last week when they conceded a record 14 goals during the third quarter of their 78-point loss to GWS. Today they face…