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The Aussies and the Indians have packed their whites away after a disappointing summer of Test cricket. The best tennis players in the world…
On average, New Zealand’s weather is a little chillier than most countries. After all, Antarctica is literally the next stop if you were to…
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The inaugural Q-Clash in Round 7 this season was a cracking contest, filled with a plethora of spectacular marks and goals. Expect more of…
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You could see it coming a mile away. When Brisbane’s own inspirational warrior Jonathan Brown went back with the flight of the footy on…
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2 to go in 1st, BL 4.2.26 – GC 1.3.9
GOAL – Stanley (GC)
Another great pack mark by Stanley from a Brennan centre clearances. Goes back and puts through the Suns’ first for the night from 35m.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
3 to go in 1st, BL 4.2.26 – GC 0.3.3
GOAL – Adcock (BL)
Adcock gets a push in the back as he drives the ball inside 50. Gets a free kick. Goes back from right on the 50m arc and nails a goal. Lions all over the Suns on the scoreboard.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
4 to go in 1st, BL 3.2.20 – GC 0.3.3
Suns need some reward for effort here. Had the majority of the play in past 10 minutes but haven’t made it count on the scoreboard.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
7 to go in 1st, BL 3.2.20 – GC 0.2.2
Great start by Raines. Kept Ablett to three touches and has kicked a goal himself.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
8 to go in 1st, BL 3.2.20 – GC 0.2.2
Both teams making plenty of errors by foot. Suns had majority of footy in the past five minutes but are struggling to find a target inside 50.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
13 to go in 1st, BL 3.2.20 – GC 0.1.1
GOAL – Banfield (BL)
Lions boot the ball inside forward 50. Banfield runs onto the loose ball, baulks around Wilkinson and slots a classy goal from 40m. Banfield looking dangerous early – so are the Lions!
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
15 to go in 1st, BL 2.2.14 – GC 0.0.0
GOAL – Raines (BL)
Clever handpass ends up in the hands of Andrew Raines, who runs into the open goal and puts through Brisbane’s second. Lions with the early ascendancy.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
16 to go in 1st, BL 1.1.7 – GC 0.0.0
GOAL – Staker (BL)
Lions get the first goal too. Staker marks inside forward 50. Goes back from 50m out and puts a big bomb through for a goal.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
18 to go in 1st, BL 0.1.1 – GC 0.0.0
Lions get the first score. Banfield wins a free kick for a hold from a stoppage. Goes back from 25m out but hits the left upright.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
20 to go in 1st, BL 0.0.0 – GC 0.0.0
We’re underway in Q-Clash 2!
Some early match-ups:
Raines tagging Ablett
Banfield-Wilkinson
Smith-Maguire
Cornelius-Tape
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
Beautiful night for footy at the Gabba. Been a great day in Brisbane. No wind.
Jed Adcosk deputising for Jonathan Brown as Brisbane captain.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
Evening all AFL Roarers!
Welcome to coverage of the second Q-Clash between Brisbane and Gold Coast. Game will kick-off at 7.10pm (AEST).
Both teams have had disappointing seasons, looking purely from a ladder viewpoint. However pride and bragging rights are certainly on the line.
The two teams are comign off indifferent losses, with the Lions narrowly going down to Collingwood, while the Suns were annihilated by an awesome Geelong outfit.
The Suns won the last time these two sides met.
There are NO LATE CHANGES to either side.
Here are the starting benches:
Brisbane: Luke Power, James Polkinghorne and Cheynee Stiller (Substitute: Patrick Karnezis)
Gold Coast: Sam Iles, Jared Brennan and David Swallow (Substitute: Dion Presita)
Tip: Lions comfortably.
Game starts in 25 minutes.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
Agree wholeheartedly Ben. Point out in the article that while he’d be a great coach, his presence in a footy department/management style role would be just as influential. No disrespect to the great man, bur not sure how long Jimmy Stynes can hold down the president role. Enter Lyon – the perfect replacement.
Garry Lyon, the Melbourne Demons need you!
I just saw that too Cattery. I agree with King that he would clubs on the brink of a GF, but also believe the risk would be enormous.
In the end, as the guys said, it comes down to risk v reward.
Will anyone give Andrew Lovett another chance?
Exactly. His lack of game time – not his off-field behaviour – could be the biggest reason why clubs won’t pick him up. He played for East Perth last year and had little impact. And you can’t prove much in a competition like the Northern Football League.
Will anyone give Andrew Lovett another chance?
Don’t rule it out – http://bit.ly/nToXsg
Will anyone give Andrew Lovett another chance?
Appreciate the comments guys, but can’t agree.
Cadel is an Australian sporting legend. First ever Australian to win the toughest and most demanding (both physically and mentally) sporting event in the world. Forty-four Australians had tried before him, he was the first. And he eptiomises perseverance, after coming so close on numerous occasions. He also won the World Championship in 2009. Legend.
As for Cathy, well what can you say? Won an Olympic gold with an entire nation on her shoulders. Perhaps the greatest moment in Australian sporting history. But as amazonfan said, won an Olympic silver, two world titles as well as numerous Commenwealth medals.
Evans joins Bradman, Laver, Freeman, Thorpe at the pinnacle
Yeah great point about Lonergan, Alfred.
I was standing in the outer at that game against Melbourne in ’06, and it was one of the bravest acts I’ve ever seen on a footy field. How Lonergan came back from his state after the incident is nothing but inspiring.
Can AFL players suffer from dumb courage?
Full time, WCE 14.12.96 – Gee 13.10.88
As expected, it was a beauty of a match. Pleasure to cover it.
That’s all from yours truly Roarers. Thanks for following.
Be good.
AFL live scores blog: West Coast Eagles v Geelong
Full time, WCE 14.12.96 – Gee 13.10.88
Where to now?
The Eagles have it all before them now. As mentioned previously, they’ll feature heavily in December. Yes enjoy this victory, but they need to knuckle down and focus on next week sooner rather than later. They’ve reinvented a few players too, such as Nicoski up forward.
The Cats were awesome in the second half. They are still an awesome team, highlighted by their ability to kick goals and find ways to get themslves back into games. However they’ve ropped their past two games after winning their first 13.
AFL live scores blog: West Coast Eagles v Geelong
Full time, WCE 14.12.96 – Gee 13.10.88
WCE goal kickers: 3 – Nicoski. 2 – LeCras and Shuey. 1 – Ebert, Embley Kennedy, Naitanui, Smith, Cox and Swift
Gee goal kickers: 3 – Podsiadly. 2 – Johnson. 1 – Bartel, Chapman, Ling, Kelly, Menzel, Ottens, Wojcinski and Varcoe
WCE leading disposals: Embley (32), Priddis (29), Hurn (24) and Kerr (24)
Gee leading disposals: Ling (31), Chapman (29) and Corey (28)
AFL live scores blog: West Coast Eagles v Geelong
Full time, WCE 14.12.96 – Gee 13.10.88
Full credit to the Cats though.
They were down by 40 points at one stage, but had a wonderful second half. Their big names lifted in the second half, Corey in the third term and Chapman in the fourth.
Still, that’s two losses in two weeks for the Cats.
AFL live scores blog: West Coast Eagles v Geelong
Full time, WCE 14.12.96 – Gee 13.10.88
What a win for West Coast! Two big wins from its past two games!
No doubt the Eagles are a genuine top four contender now!
They’ll enjoy this victory.
AFL live scores blog: West Coast Eagles v Geelong
Full time, WCE 14.12.96 – Gee 13.10.88
AFL live scores blog: West Coast Eagles v Geelong
0.24 to go in 1st, BL 5.2.32 – GC 1.4.10
GOAL – Polkinghorne (BL)
Lions work it around the broadcast wing. High kick by Staker to the top of the goal square falls to the ground. Polkinghorne kicks the footy off the ground and puts through his first for the night. Right place, right time.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog