This most awaited of AFL fixtures starts at 1:10 PM AEDT. On the field, the Brisbane Lions host the West Coast Eagles in a major upset of a time – 12:10 PM local time at the Gabba. The Eagles will be reeling after their 87-point thumping by the Suns. Now, they’re on their road to Brisbane, hoping to atone as these two teams are set to meet with the AFL’s reigning premiers. Despite the muggy weather conditions in Brisbane today, the match promises to be an exciting encounter, with new faces making their mark on the field.
The Brisbane Lions are blooding some new talent in today’s game. Along with Trio, Sam Day is in line for his debut appearance for the Lions after his trade from the Suns. Joining him in the forward line is yet another debutante, Will McLachlan, a former Geelong Falcon from Colac. The reverberations caused by their inclusion are causing excitement and intrigue to swirl around Lions fans. Lastly, we can’t wait for these new players to take the field and compete with the Eagles!
Injury Speculation and Player Updates
His recovery time is predicted anywhere from two months out to those praying he returns next week. Tom Stewart was forced from the field during the Saints v Cats game due to a knee complaint. His substitution became an iconic moment in the game. Coach Chris Scott has assured fans that the injury is minor.
"The first impression is that it's minor," said Scott, providing some relief to concerned supporters.
Bailey Smith withdrew at the last minute from the St Kilda clash with a calf twinge. According to Scott, he is now “very close” to taking on the Lions. His possible return would be a big boost to the team’s front seven as they take on the Eagles in Philadelphia.
Dockers and Swans Clash Draws Attention
The Lions and Eagles showdown takes center stage today. That battle between the Dockers and Swans isn’t the only big story out there! The Dockers are hoping to return to form after a shocker against Geelong last week. With a new era of football in Lawrence upon us, fans will be looking very closely at both of their on-field responses.
The match at the Gabba gains added significance with West Coast determined to recover from their recent heavy loss. Despite their challenges, they are eager to prove themselves against formidable opponents like the Lions.
A Day of AFL Action
Today, the AFL Finals action begins in earnest with an extremely anticipated Lions v Eagles match-up. You can catch all of these matches and a few more incredibly important matches! The introduction of new faces such as Sam Day and Will McLachlan brings new elements to the Lions’ strategy. With the added tension of Brisbane’s sweltering climatic conditions, spectators will be treated to a nail-biting day of footy.
