It’s a repeat of one of the great modern semi-finals as GWS hosts Brisbane with a spot in a preliminary final up for grabs.
The Giants (4th in home & away season, lost qualifying final to Sydney by 6 points) looked the better side all day last week before fading late, and now face the prospect of a straight sets exit. But they’re hoping to repeat the feats of five years ago when they beat Brisbane by a kick in a semi-final, then winning an MCG preliminary final to earn a Grand Final spot.
The Lions (5th in home & away season, won elimination final over Carlton by 28 points) are playing in their 14th final under Chris Fagan, but this is just the fifth away from the friendly confines of the Gabba. They’ve won just one interstate final in that time (2022 semi-final vs Melbourne).
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These sides met twice during the home and away season with GWS winning on both occasions – by 54 points on ANZAC Day in Canberra, and by 18 points just a month ago at the Gabba.
Tonight’s winner will face Geelong in the Second Preliminary Final next Saturday evening at the MCG, while the loser will be eliminated.
This match gets underway at 7:30pm AEST from ENGIE Stadium.
Watch it live on Fox Footy (channel 504), streaming on Kayo or via Hubbl from 6:30pm AEST.
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