Overview
- Brisbane were beaten by 53 points at the SCG on Saturday, a result that removed their double chance and forces them to beat Adelaide at the Gabba to stay in the premiership race.
- Coach Chris Fagan publicly questioned the team's hunger after the loss, prompting internal review and urgent calls for improved defensive pressure from the leadership group.
- Co‑captain Josh Dunkley rejected suggestions of complacency, said leaders have taken control after Monday's review, and vowed the side will lift for the sudden‑death match.
- Selection is unsettled because half‑back Noah Answerth was seen in a moon boot after injuring his ankle and could be unavailable, while versatile players such as Ty Gallop are being considered for the 23.
- Adelaide is set to include former Lion Callum Ah Chee, which brings a tactical risk from his inside knowledge, and Brisbane's history of rebounding from an early finals loss last year frames what to watch this weekend.