Lions left lost after Voss sacking

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The Brisbane Lions players are in apparent shock after the sacking of Michael Voss (far left). Source: Darren England / News Limited

BRISBANE players were left shocked and stunned by the axing of senior coach Michael Voss on Tuesday.

Lions players were told of Voss' demise at a special meeting at 3.30pm, and a sombre mood prevailed over the playing and coaching group as they entered the club's Gala Auction function at the Brisbane Convention Centre.

It was a noticeably awkward atmosphere at the usually laid-back, fun-filled function. It was more like a wake than a fundraiser.

Brisbane great Simon Black said he felt for his former teammate, good friend and fellow Brownlow Medallist.

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Black and Voss shared in three premierships as teammates and made up two of the club's famed "Fab Four'' in Brisbane's glory years. 

"I didn't see it coming at all,'' Black told The Courier-Mail.

"It was a complete shock.

"Vossy has been an enormous part of my life.

"I think the world of him.''

Voss was cleaning out his desk at the Gabba as guests were ushered into the function.

He said the overwhelming emotion was disappointment.

"I'm disappointed that in the end, I didn't get to finish what I started,'' he told The Courier-Mail. "We were improving which makes it all the more disappointing.'' 

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Earlier on Tuesday Voss said, "I don't know how I feel''.

"Tomorrow I will wake up and don't go to work and that's all I know,'' he said.

"I have loved more than anything else, and the club is dear to me, but I have gone every day and there has been something to improve in our players. That is what I will miss the most.'' 

It is understood that chairman Angus Johnson, CEO Malcolm Holmes and football manager Dean Warren delivered the news to Voss early in the afternoon after the board held an unscheduled meeting in the morning. 

Voss is yet to address the Lions playing group but hopes to speak to them on Wednesday.

He felt he was meeting the criteria of blooding young players and closing the gap on the top eight after winning 10 games in 2012. 

Brisbane defender Daniel Merrett said the news was still sinking in.

"Everyone is absolutely shocked,'' he said. "We didn't see it coming at all,'' he said.

He paid tribute to Voss for helping shape his career. Merrett played his 150th senior match last weekend after making his debut in 2005 when Voss was still Lions captain. Merrett was part of the club's leadership group when Voss took over as senior coach. 

"I can't say enough about what a great mentor he was to the players,'' Merrett said. "I've known Vossy for a long time.

"I've played with him. I've been coached by him. He's had a massive impact on my career.''

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