GWS Giants vs Brisbane Lions live scores
Team news – No late changes, Payne to play for Lions
The final teams are in for tonight’s clash and there are no late changes for either GWS or Brisbane.
Xavier O’Halloran will line up as the sub for the Giants tonight, while Conor McKenna will be the Lions’ sub.
That means Lions defender Jack Payne will line up despite being spotted in a knee brace during training this week.
The calm before the storm
Recent history between the Giants and Lions
The last five clashes between these two sides suggests that we might be in for a belter tonight.
The Lions have a 3-2 lead in the last five, but the Giants have won the last two.
Here’s how they have gone.
Round 22, 2024: GWS Giants 13.4 (82) def. Brisbane Lions 8.16 (64) @ Gabba
Round 7, 2024: GWS Giants 17.11 (113) def. Brisbane Lions 8.11 (59) @ Manuka Oval
Round 6, 2023: Brisbane Lions 16.12 (108) def. GWS Giants 13.9 (87) @ Manuka Oval
Round 18, 2022: Brisbane Lions 15.9 (99) def. GWS Giants 9.5 (59) @ Manuka Oval
Round 11, 2022: Brisbane Lions 16.14 (110) def. GWS Giants 15.6 (96) @ Gabba
Welcome!
Good evening footy fans and welcome to ABC Sport’s live coverage of the second AFL semi final this weekend!
Tonight’s clash is between the GWS Giants and the Brisbane Lions at the Sydney Showgrounds to decide the fourth and final team to reach the preliminary finals.
The winner will face Geelong next week for a spot in the grand final on September 28.
Plenty to play for so strap yourselves in as we bring you all the news from the pre-game before the live action kicks off at 7.30pm AEST.
