Memories of Brisbane's horror round six loss to Port Adelaide have primed the rejuvenated Lions for a shot at AFL redemption against the Power.
The last-placed Lions suddenly have a spring in their step after upsetting Fremantle at home last round - just their second win of 2017 - and re-signing rising talent such as Josh Schache and Harris Andrews.
Lions coach Chris Fagan said Brisbane were now keen to make amends for their 83-point thumping at the Gabba - a loss that clearly still makes him wince after seven weeks.
"It was probably our worst performance of the year," Fagan said.
"We weren't too pleased with the way we played that night.
"We didn't defend well - we went to sleep."
Fagan admitted beating Port at Adelaide Oval would be easier said than done after the Power's shock 70-point loss to Essendon last week.
"It's harder over there and Port will be fired up after their loss last week," he said.
"They try to make that stadium a cauldron.
"Of the opposition we've played this year - and there's been some good teams we haven't played yet - Port Adelaide has been the best."
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