Brisbane Lions
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GWS Giants
The four crucial moments behind Giants’ heartbreaking collapse
A week after a tight loss to the Swans, the Giants were up by 44 points against Brisbane – but got rolled by a stunning Lions comeback. So what happened?
- by Jonathan Drennan
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‘He was shaking’: Brisbane’s famous finals win from 44 points down that the coach will never forget
In a crazy finals result which propels Brisbane to the final four, spearhead Joe Daniher slotted the final two goals as the Lions came from the clouds to stun GWS Giants by five points.
- by Jon Pierik, Jonathan Drennan and Andrew Stafford
Giants’ hearts broken for second week in a row after Brisbane fightback
It was the same city and the same heartbreak for the GWS Giants as they crashed out of the premiership race.
- by Jonathan Drennan
‘Walking on thin ice, you might as well dance’: Where Lions failed and must change v Giants
As a Brisbane star races to prove his fitness, we break down where the Lions went wrong last time they played the Giants, and where they must redeem themselves.
- by Nick Wright
Hinkley’s regret over post-match sprays, but Hawthorn legends slam ‘embarrassing’ behaviour
Port Adelaide prevailed in a classic final against the gallant Hawks, who had salt rubbed into their raw wounds by Ken Hinkley’s verbal jousting towards players.
- by Andrew Wu, Roy Ward and Marnie Vinall
Analysis
AFL 2024
Can Lion star finally live up to the sky-high expectations?
Brisbane Lions half-forward Cam Rayner has had a career-best year. For the first time, he was picked in the All-Australian squad, even though he wasn’t selected in the final team.
- by Andrew Stafford
AFL semi-finals teams and expert tips: Power recall Marshall in bid to stretch Hawks
See the selected teams for this weekend’s semi-finals and check out what the expert tipsters think.
- by Marc McGowan, Peter Ryan and Roy Ward
A legend declared Neale’s evolution is not done. Does a third Brownlow beckon?
These are the numbers that prove a Brisbane Lions star is only getting better. And an AFL legend believes more is to come.
- by Nick Wright
‘I was pretty cooked after it’: Why Greene’s not keen to repeat Papley scuffle
A confrontation with the Swans small forward at the SCG left the Giants skipper gassed. Against Brisbane, he’ll be putting his energy into trying to win the match.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Career highs and nervous moments: How Lions’ rookies answered finals baptism
There were moments of brilliance from the Lions’ young brigade, but others which will not be forgiven in the semi-finals. How are they placed for the Giants?
- by Nick Wright
Brisbane’s cubs roar: Four things learnt from Lions’ Carlton mauling
If there were any doubts about the rising stars of the Brisbane Lions and their ability to stand up in the big moments, they have largely been laid to rest.
- by Nick Wright
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