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Sydney Swans defeat Brisbane Lions in AFL qualifying final

Overview

The Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions faced each other in an AFL qualifying final at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The matchup followed a period of controversy for the Swans, who competed without five key players—Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon, and Riley Bice—due to a recent club scandal.

Despite these absences, the Swans secured an unexpected 53-point victory against the two-time reigning premiers. While Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko had previously characterized the Swans as a ‘wounded giant,’ the decisive loss forces the Lions into a semi-final next week. During the match, Brisbane’s individual performances were mixed; Oscar Allen contributed four goals from six touches, while other players, including Kai Lohmann and Sam Draper, struggled to make an impact.

Following the defeat, the Brisbane Lions are set to face the Adelaide Crows in a sudden-death semi-final at the Gabba. The Lions are seeking a response to their heavy loss and are aiming to protect their hopes of a third consecutive premiership. Coach Chris Fagan has called for a collective effort and warned the team against repeating the complacency seen in their previous match. The Lions will be bolstered by the return of co-captain Hugh McCluggage, who returns after a three-week absence due to a calf injury. While Brisbane has won their last five matches at the Gabba against Adelaide, the Crows enter the contest with momentum following a victory over the Western Bulldogs.

Entities

Brisbane Lions · Sydney Swans · Adelaide Crows · Chris Fagan · Harris Andrews

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Brisbane Lions face Adelaide Crows in AFL semi-final

    The Brisbane Lions face a sudden-death AFL semi-final against the Adelaide Crows at the Gabba, fighting to keep their premiership three-peat hopes alive after a heavy loss to Sydney.

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Sydney Swans defeat Brisbane Lions in AFL qualifying final

    The Sydney Swans defeated the Brisbane Lions by 53 points in an AFL qualifying final at the SCG, overcoming significant player suspensions to beat the two-time reigning premiers.

  3. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions to meet in AFL qualifying final

    The Brisbane Lions face the Sydney Swans in an AFL qualifying final at the SCG, despite the Swans missing five key players due to a recent club scandal.

  4. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Sydney Swans overcome Adelaide Crows in AFLW comeback win

    The Sydney Swans overcame a 12-point deficit to defeat the Adelaide Crows by eight points in the AFLW, while the Brisbane Lions secured a 48-point victory over Essendon.

Sources

7news.com.au · brisbanetimes.com.au · communitynews.com.au · m.smh.com.au · perthnow.com.au · revistaganamas.com.pe · smh.com.au · sportal.co.nz · startsat60.com · theage.com.au · theqldr.com.au · transportnsw.info · waToday.com.au

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history