GWS Giants vs Brisbane Lions: Surprise Welcome to Country pre-match

There has been a highly unusual Welcome to Country prior to the Brisbane Lions’ stunning comeback victory over GWS.

GWS has been chased down in a final for the second straight week, with the Brisbane Lions storming home to devastate the Giants in another AFL classic.

When the home side led by 44 points late in the third quarter at Engie Stadium, it seemed certain GWS would end Brisbane’s season and progress to a second consecutive preliminary final.

Instead, the Lions kicked six unanswered goals to end the match to snatch the 15.15 (105) to 15.10 (100) victory and reach a final-four clash with Geelong at the MCG next Saturday

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After GWS gave up a 28-point lead in last week’s one-goal defeat to Sydney, history has now repeated in a result that will sting Adam Kingsley’s troops.

It’s a very different story for the Lions, however, who have kept alive their chances of another grand final appearance following last year’s devastating loss to Collingwood in the decider.

See how it all unfolded with our live updates below, including a highly unusual pre-match Welcome to Country.

Originally published as GWS Giants vs Brisbane Lions: Surprise Welcome to Country pre-match