AFL LIVE: Hewitt, de Minaur in the crowd as Lions answer the Crows’ Gabba challenge

The Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows are set to face off in a knockout semi-final at the Gabba. The Lions, who are the reigning premiers and have won the last two seasons, are hoping to keep their three-peat dream alive after a shock loss to Sydney in last week's qualifying final.

The Crows, on the other hand, are seeking a return to the preliminary final against Hawthorn after a stirring elimination final win over the Bulldogs. According to ABC News AU, the Crows have made one change to their lineup, dropping Isaac Cumming to make room for young Zac Taylor. The Lions have also made one change, with Ty Gallop set to return to the team after an injury to Noah Answerth.

The stakes are high, with only five teams and four games remaining in the 2026 AFL season. The winner of this semi-final will earn a spot in the preliminary final against Hawthorn next week.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News AU, ABC News, The Age — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.