Overview
- The Lions beat the Sydney Swans 19.12 (126) to 12.11 (83) at the Gabba on Thursday night to move to a 9-6 record and into sixth place on the ladder.
- Brisbane held the Swans to 28 first-half points by hunting in packs, cutting off Sydney’s fast handball and run game and forcing turnovers that fuelled repeated counterattacks.
- Logan Morris had a set shot wiped off after the three‑quarter‑time siren when the umpire called play on, and coach Chris Fagan said the club will ask the AFL for a clear interpretation of the rule.
- Sydney had Errol Gulden and Tom McCartin back and used Peter Ladhams as a surprise ruck option, but Gulden was quieter than expected and the Swans struggled to adapt once their handball chain was stopped.
- The result marks a momentum swing for Brisbane as they chase a third straight flag and leaves Sydney with questions about tactical flexibility and upcoming games against other top teams.