Brisbane Lions suffer shock loss to Sydney Swans in AFL finals
Brisbane Lions lost heavily to Sydney Swans in the first week of the 2026 AFL finals on 11 September. The loss reflected deeper issues beyond mere complacency, according to analysis.
Brisbane Lions lost heavily to Sydney Swans in the first week of the 2026 AFL finals on 11 September. The loss reflected deeper issues beyond mere complacency, according to analysis.
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Some critics might think Brisbane did not take Sydney seriously in the first week of the AFL finals, but there were other reasons for their heavy defeat.