Quinn marks return with vital equaliser

MICHAEL QUINN continued the hugely positive impression he is making on Aussie Rules experts, with an accomplished performance on his return to the Essendon team that drew with Brisbane 87-87 on Saturday.

The 19-year-old from Longford scored a crucial equalising goal in the fourth quarter as the Bombers reeled in a 15-point deficit. The Melbourne-based outfit actually went eight points clear but the Lions hit back with a goal after the siren to secure a share of the spoils.

Pearce Hanley had been ruled out of action for Brisbane due to a hamstring injury but the Mayo man must have admired the manner in which Quinn tore into proceedings.