Brisbane Lions host Hawthorn at Gabba in AFL Round 22 clash

The Brisbane Lions will meet Hawthorn at the Gabba on Friday night in AFL Round 22, a match that could decide top‑four positions. Brisbane are looking to rebound from a 76‑point loss to Carlton, recalling premiership veterans Dayne Zorko, Darcy Gardiner and Daniel Annable, while coping with injuries to Keidean Coleman (concussion) and Hugh McCluggage (calf). Hawthorn sit third on the ladder with a four‑game winning streak and have bolstered their side with the return of Karl Amon, Mitch Lewis, Sam Butler and Ned Reeves.

Both clubs view the game as pivotal: Brisbane aim to restore momentum after a recent collapse, and Hawthorn hope to cement their top‑four credentials with a win on the road. The encounter follows Brisbane’s earlier seven‑game winning run and Hawthorn’s strong ball‑movement style under coach Sam Mitchell.