It took every final second of play, but Brisbane has outlasted Sydney by two points in a gripping Sunday afternoon contest at the Gabba to solidify itself as a premiership fancy.
It took every final second of play, but Brisbane has outlasted Sydney by two points in a gripping Sunday afternoon contest at the Gabba to solidify itself as a premiership fancy.
Trailing by 14 points entering the final quarter, the Lions kicked four goals to two to win their seventh straight game, 11.13 (79) to 11.11 (77) in front of 33,924 delighted home fans
In one of the most engrossing contests of the season, there were five lead changes in the fourth term before Cal Ah Chee’s brilliant left foot snap settled the result with three minutes remaining
Hugh McCluggage started Brisbane’s final quarter surge with two goals inside 60 seconds, before Charlie Cameron capped a tumultuous week with a nerveless set shot from 45m to give the hosts the lead once again.. .
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