Senior coach Nathan Buckley addressed the media on Thursday afternoon before flying to Brisbane with his players as they prepare to take on the Lions on Friday night.

Buckley took questions in regards to the comments made by club President Eddie McGuire relating to Sydney's Adam Goodes on Melbourne radio on Wednesday morning as well as a follow-up tweet by Collingwood star Harry O'Brien.

Buckley was adamant that he and his team are completely focused on facing the Lions on their home turf and does not believe that the events of the week will be a distraction to he or any of his players.

More to come.