Dayne Beams stands down as Brisbane captain following father’s death

• Lions player has experienced ‘some really bad lows’
• Dayne Zorko to take over captaincy temporarily

Dayne Beams has stood down as captain of the Brisbane Lions, citing a “bloody difficult” personal life following the death of his father earlier this year. The 28-year-old has relinquished the reins to Dayne Zorko as he prepares to welcome a son to his family, hoping it will relieve pressure.

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