The GWS Giants have advanced to a preliminary final against Collingwood next with following a three-point win over the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba.
The Giants started much better in the first to kick four unanswered goals with their physical brand of footy. Though it was off the back of Dayne Zorko’s efforts that the Lions won the term, with five goals to four.
In the second, GWS picked up their game to carry themselves to a two-goal led into half-time. They recorded five for the term with considerable efforts from Toby Greene and Zac Williams. The Lions only managed the two goals.
In the third, Lions recorded just the two again but kept the Giants to one with six behinds as they pressed on their tails into the fourth.
They managed to come back late in the final term following a goal from Allen Christensen, but it was Brent Daniels who had the hero moment, winning the game with an on-the-run banana in his only goal for the game.
Toby Greene responded well to a controversial week in the media, kicking two goals to go with 30 disposals and five tackles.
Coleman Medalist, Jeremy Cameron, secured three goals for the game with 16 disposals and six marks, with Jeremy Finlayson also kicking two for the night.
For the Lions, Eric Hipwood and Charlie Cameron were important on goals – kicking three and two respectively.
Dayne Zorko also led his side well with 25 disposals, one goal, six clearances, five tackles and 10 inside 50s.
The Giants progress to their third Preliminary-final in four years next week, coming up against Collingwood for a chance at the Grand Final.
Brisbane Lions 11.14.80
GWS Giants 12.11.83
clipper
Roar Rookie
112k in Brisbane is pretty good - only 30k less than the NRL game.
fabian gulino
Roar Rookie
it will be heartbreak for gws,go pies
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Giants best chance to advance to their first GF since 2016.
Seymourbutts
Guest
Toby Green.. crikey he does some dumb stuff nut jeeeez.. the guy can play. He will be one of the greats if he can learn to control himself. Will be Interesting to see how far they go from here on in. Cats no chance so GWS vs Pies will be the big game this we.
Gyfox
Roar Rookie
20,000 for Storm is hardly respectable in a city of 4 mill. They get more than that for the opening of an envelope! 30,000 for Brisbane Lions - now that is respectable.
GGG
Roar Rookie
Grubby acts need to be stamped out (Like what he did to bont) but i can't see that he's done anything illegal in this footage, and im anything but a greene fan
IAP
Guest
They’re called umpires
Brendon the 1st
Roar Rookie
I like brayshaw for the footy, not for the cricket though.
Brendon the 1st
Roar Rookie
Things like the "spirit of the game" call last night are turning me off footy, it's becoming so sanitised, that was a joke.
Simoc
Guest
The game was there to be won for Brisbane. Plenty of opportunities. Got some dud refereeing but so did GWS. We so often win those tight finishes at home I could hardly believe it when the late winner didn't come.
Simoc
Guest
That's because you have to listen to James Brayshaw, the most turn off able commentator in a long time.
Rissole
Roar Rookie
Well done Lions, good season. Let it burn and back it up next year.
Nico
Roar Rookie
Not a Lions supporter and absolutely love GWS, but couldn’t be prouder of the Lions. Amazing fight! All the best to GWS next week!!!
JOHN ALLAN
Guest
If the Broncos get rolled tomorrow the Courier Mail's sports pages will be blank.
Raimond
Roar Guru
I think the Giants could at least be competitive next week, the Lions had run their race I feel.
ac
Guest
Both AFL and NRL in areas outside their heartlands get respectable turn ups at grounds for their games. But tv audiences are woeful.