BREAKING NEWS
AFL: Lions Secure Spot in Preliminary Final with Thrilling Win over Carlton
GABBA, BRISBANE – In a nail-biting match, the Brisbane Lions have secured their spot in the Preliminary Final with a stunning 15-point win over Carlton at the Gabba in front of a raucous crowd. The final score read 13.10 (88) to 11.7 (73) in favor of the home team.
The Lions came into the match looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Geelong last week, and they did just that with a strong four-quarter performance. Star forward, Joe Daniher, led the charge for the Lions with three goals, including a crucial late goal that sealed the win.
"We’re thrilled to have secured our spot in the Preliminary Final," said Lions coach, Chris Fagan. "The boys worked tirelessly all week to get themselves right, and it showed out there on the field. We’re proud of our performance and now we’ll look to keep the momentum going into next week’s match."
The Blues, who were looking to continue their strong form after defeating Richmond last week, struggled to get going in the first half, kicking just 3.5 (23) in the opening two quarters. The Lions, on the other hand, started brightly, booting five goals in the first quarter to take a commanding lead.
MATCH STATS
- Brisbane Lions: 13.10 (88)
- Carlton: 11.7 (73)
- Goal kickers: Lions – J. Daniher (3), D. McStay (2), E. Hipwood (2); Blues – T. De Koning (3), J. Weitering (2), P. Cripps
- Best players: Lions – J. Daniher, D. McStay, C. Zerk-Thatcher; Blues – P. Cripps, E. Phillips, S. Docherty
SEASON PRELIMINARY FINAL
The win secures the Lions’ spot in the Preliminary Final, where they will face either Port Adelaide or the Western Bulldogs next weekend. The Blues, meanwhile, will face elimination, ending their season on a disappointing note.
"We’re gutted for our boys, who worked hard all season," said Blues coach, David Teague. "We fell short in the end, but we’re proud of our achievements and will regroup during the off-season."
REACTION
"The Lions were just a little better than us today," said Carlton midfielder, Patrick Cripps. "We couldn’t quite get our momentum going, but we’re proud of the season we’ve had and will use this as motivation for next year."
"We knew it was going to be a tough game, and we prepared all week," said Lions forward, Eric Hipwood. "To come out and win like that is an incredible feeling. We’re thrilled to be heading into the Preliminary Final and will keep working hard to make sure we’re ready."
FOLLOW THE LIONS’ JOURNEY TO THE GRAND FINAL
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Lions def Blues by 28 points.
| Team | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 5.5 35 | 9.7 61 | 10.12 72 | 14.15 99 |
| Blues | 0.0 0 | 2.1 13 | 5.2 32 | 11.5 71 |
| Difference | Lions by 35 | Lions by 48 | Lions by 40 | Lions by 28 |
All Lions in the 1st. Nearly all Lions in the 2nd outside of the last few mins. All Blues early in the 3rd but evend up by the end of the quarter.
McKenna was sub, Payne was subbed out at HT ( injury – knee ).
VFL:
Lions 19.16 130 def Williamstown 18.5 113 by 16 points
All Lions early on but Williamstown came back and kicked 3 before QT. Fairly even 2nd, Lions backline was poor though. All Williamstown at the start of the 3rd, Lions kicked back a bit but had some poor accuracy. Nearly all Lions in the 4th, 7.2 to 2.1.
Disposals: Lyons 38, Robertson 34, Prior 29, Reville 23, Torrent 23.
Goals: Ryan 4, Sharp 3, McLachlan 2, MacPherson 2 (VFL), L. Lloyd 1, Reville 1, Smith 1, Craven 1, Beecken 1, D. Lloyd 1 (VFL/Coach), Hude 1 (VFL).
K. Dunkley looks to have suffered a concussion early in the 1st.
D. Lloyd will likely be in trouble with the VFL MRP for an incident late in the 4th.
Fort missed most of the last half and was apparently limping late in the 4th (via the commentators)
Lions are into the Prelim and will face Werribee in Werribee (Avalon Airport Oval/Chirnside Park) next week.
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Fuck those dirty cunts, enjoy the early holiday! Don’t give a shit now, glad we knocked them off