Overview
- Western Bulldogs erased a 26-point deficit with seven final-quarter goals to win 16.15 (111) to 15.16 (106) at the Gabba.
- Harris Andrews received a three-match suspension after the Match Review Officer deemed his high contact on Arthur Jones careless with severe impact; Jones was concussed and subbed out.
- Zac Bailey was banned one game for an intentional elbow on debutant Michael Sellwood, and Darcy Gardiner received one game for high, late contact on Aaron Naughton that led to a 50m penalty.
- Scans confirmed a low-grade left calf strain for co-captain Hugh McCluggage, who is expected to miss next week’s match against Sydney before Brisbane’s bye.
- The Lions have not announced whether they will challenge the suspensions at the Tribunal, as Sydney awaits, while the Bulldogs carry momentum into a home meeting with GWS.