Former Cat excited to be key target

Ex-Geelong forward Josh Walker says he is ready to be the Lions' main target inside forward 50.

Walker, 23, played 33 games for Geelong before crossing to the Lions in last year's trade period.

The 196cm forward played 16 games for the Cats last season beside Tom Hawkins in the forward line, but was down the pecking order when the likes of Mitch Clark, Nathan Vardy and Rhys Stanley were fully fit.

But Walker says he is now ready assume the mantle as the No.1 key forward at his new club.

"Getting traded and moving clubs was something I was nervous about and a bit daunting, but the Lions really have made it super easy for me," Walker told AFL.com.au.

"I was at Geelong for five years, it was everything I knew. Being a local Geelong boy as well, I'd never lived outside of Geelong, so it's been a bit different, but the club has been fantastic.

"That's fine being the target to start with.

"If I can provide an option, give a contest and help lock it in and kick a few goals, that'd be nice.

"I think it can work really well and I'm excited about it.

"The thing I like about Brisbane is I think their list has turned around and they're on the way up.