Beams replaces Rockliff as Lions skipper

Dayne Beams has been appointed as captain of the Brisbane Lions, replacing off-contract star Tom Rockliff.

The 27-year-old won a player vote on Monday night ahead of Rockliff and the other major contender for the role, Dayne Zorko.

Rockliff has been named vice-captain while Zorko will serve as deputy vice-captain.

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