The Gabba ground in Akermanis has threatened to perform a trademark handstand in front of his former fans should the Bulldogs win and the Lions supporters have reciprocated by promising to hang him from his feet from one of the light towers after the game if their team triumphs.
Akermanis’s coach Rodney Eade today refuted suggestions that if Akermanis remained in a handstand position throughout Saturday night’s match he would most likely prove more useful to his new club than he has in the months since he joined them.
“I’ve heard all the criticism about Aker’s form,” Eade said. “But he’s fitted in beautifully here being a fast running receiver able to join the 15 or so others who can receive the benefits of Scott West’s hard work.”
Eade praised Akermanis for making a true break from the Lions and showing himself to be a committed Bulldog. "Being the only Brisbane Brownlow medallist not to be arrested this week for brawling shows that Aker's really moved on and I respect that".
