Swans v Lions player ratings: From the game of these Sydney stars’ lives, to premiers who just went missing
No one gave the Swans a chance. Winning a qualifying final against the two-time reigning premiers was a hard enough task, let alone doing it without the five first-choice players serving a club-imposed suspension.
The Sydney Swans, playing with an understrength lineup, will take on the defending champion Brisbane Lions in a crucial match that could determine which team hosts the preliminary final. The Swans are missing five key players, while the Lions have their usual suspects quiet in the first quarter of the match. Charlie Cameron and Callum Mills, both from the Swans, struggled with kicks during the opening quarter.
Despite initial difficulties, the Swans managed to lead 19 points to 6 at halftime. The Lions showed resilience, scoring their first goal through Eric Hipwood, and took control of the game. The Swans continued to pressure Brisbane, with Charlie Curnow and Logan McDonald contributing significant marks. However, Brisbane responded with a strong counterattack, leading to a 19-point lead for the Lions.
Despite the Swans' efforts, the game remains unpredictable, with potential twists and turns yet to come.
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