Overview

• Will Ashcroft sealed an 86–76 victory for the Lions by slotting a goal on the siren against the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba.
• The win extended Brisbane’s streak to four games and strengthened their bid for a top-four finish heading into the final rounds.
• Hugh McCluggage celebrated his 200th AFL appearance in style, collecting 27 disposals in a key midfield display.
• The Bulldogs staged a late comeback but remain ninth on the ladder with an 1–8 record against top-eight sides, putting their September aspirations in jeopardy.
• Severe pre-match storms drenched the ground, forcing both teams to adapt tactics on a slippery, rain-soaked surface.