The Lions are well placed within the premiership window but have shown signs they may be a piece or two short of the full puzzle.
Chris Fagan's squad is littered with star midfielders and forward threats, with holes to be filled across half-back and throughout their depth to extend their run toward their first flag since 2003.
Taking into consideration ageing players and in-demand, out-of-contract names - Daniel McStay being a prime example - we assess who Brisbane could seek out at the end of this season.
In no particular order, here are five targets the Lions could consider moving for in 2022.
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3. Jason JohannisenÂ
An area for the Lions to consider is their run and carry from half-back.
Fagan currently boasts the dash and defence of veteran Daniel Rich, while Keidean Coleman is emerging as an astute mover of the Sherrin out of defence.
The pair add nicely to their tall options and the lockdown services of Brandon Starcevich, but should they look to add depth and extend their potential run at a premiership, then someone as cheap and serviceable as Jason Johannisen could be a fitting asset to target.
The 2016 Norm Smith Medal winner is currently unsigned past this season and is among several Bulldogs - including Bailey Smith, Bailey Dale, Tim English and Josh Dunkley - who are yet to recommit past 2022.
Should the Whitten Oval club face a salary squeeze, Johannisen, who at times has face periods on the periphery of Luke Beveridge's best 22, could be an available option to rival clubs.
Enter the Lions.
The 29-year-old brings with him flare and experience, and won't demand big bucks in his next deal. The pacey flanker can add to the Lions' defensive system as a role player or even as depth.
With first-round draftee Darcy Wilmot waiting in the wings, Johannisen could act as a mentor and stopgap before Wilmot is ready for senior football.
