Match

Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans

Commentary / 01 May 2016

Pre Game

59:30
Welcome to Gabba for the Brisbane Lions v Sydney Swans Round 6 clash.
59:33
Outs for Lions: J.Schache, T.Cutler, J.Green
59:34
Ins for Lions: S.Mayes, B.Keays, D.McStay
59:35
Outs for Swans: T.Richards, N.Smith
59:36
Ins for Swans: A.Aliir, Z.Jones
59:40
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00:00
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00:10
Brisbane has lost the disposal count in each of its past three games against Sydney by an average of 53 per game, and in the past three weeks, Brisbane has averaged only 342 disposals per game; the fewest of any side.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:15
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
01:49
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Daniel McStay)
02:01
The Swans are yet to go forward of centre as McStay goals on the back of a Bewick intercept mark.
03:19
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Pearce Hanley)
03:36
The first two centre clearances have gone to the Lions as Hanley goals from his first possession of the day.
05:11
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Daniel Rich)
05:42
First four inside 50s of the match to Brisbane with Sydney yet to go inside its attacking 50.
06:46
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Lance Franklin)
09:29
The wet conditions are impacting both sides as disposal efficiency for both teams is below 60 per cent to this point tin the match.
12:20
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Ben McGlynn)
13:01
McGlynn kicks Sydney's first of the match as the Swans have now evened up inside 50s to six apiece. McGlynn has had four disposals this quarter, all effective.
14:12
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
16:49
SCORE GOAL - Swans (George Hewett)
16:57
A Rockliff high tackle sets Hewett up for his first goal of the match. The Lions have only received one free kick so far today, the Swans with four.
19:02
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Allen Christensen)
21:10
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
21:37
Franklin kicks the Swans' fourth goal, all of which have come as a result of a Lions turnover.
23:49
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
24:17
A Zorko clearance inside 50 results in Brisbane's third goal for the afternoon. Zorko is leading the disposal count for the match with eight.
27:47
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
28:13
Franklin's third goal continues the trend of Swans' goals as a result of a Lions turnover. Franklin has six disposals and three tackles so far.
28:51
SCORE GOAL - Swans (George Hewett)
31:08
SCORE GOAL - Swans (George Hewett)
31:11
The siren has sounded to end Q1.
31:21
Back to back goals to Hewett as Sydney kicks the seven of the last eight goals for the quarter to take a 22 point lead into quarter time.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
04:41
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Pearce Hanley)
05:04
Hanley breaks the early deadlock in the second quarter with his second goal of the match. The Lions are working hard to reverse their contested possession deficit of the first quarter, leading the count 9-7 so far this quarter.
08:40
The tackle count for the match continues to climb in the wet weather with Sydney slightly edging Brisbane to this point 36-35.
10:10
With ten minutes gone Sydney is yet to score this quarter and has only gone inside 50 on one occasion.
11:28
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
15:20
Rockliff leading the disposal count for the quarter so far with seven, including two clearances, as well as three tackles. The Lions lead the clearance count 10-6 for the quarter.
16:57
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Allen Christensen)
17:38
The Lions kick their second goal for the quarter, both of which have come from a Swans turnover. Eight of twelve goals for the match have come as a result of an opposition turnover.
17:54
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Ryan Bastinac)
18:41
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Luke Parker)
19:49
Sydney kicks its first goal for the quarter as it moves the football all the way from the kick in to inside 50. Sydney has been able to transition the from the kick in to inside 50 twice so far this match.
20:24
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Tom Bell)
20:49
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Ben Keays)
23:10
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Lance Franklin)
24:52
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Tom Papley)
25:17
Swans Interchange - George Hewett off due to an injury.
27:53
Brisbane have had the better of clearances and field position this quarter, leading the clearance count 15-6, and inside 50s 16-10. However, has been a touch wasteful kicking 2.4
29:06
The siren has sounded to end Q2.
29:16
A scrappy yet entertaining first half sees Sydney with a 14 point lead at the main break. Hannebery has been the dominant player on the field in his 150th match with a game high 19 disposals, including ten contested possessions and four clearances.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:59
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
01:35
After taking almost nineteen minutes in the second quarter for their first goal, the Swans goal inside the first minute of the second half, having transitioning the football from defensive 50 to attacking 50.
02:01
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ryan Lester)
04:36
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Rushed)
07:20
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ryan Lester)
07:40
Both the Lions' goals this quarter have been generated from a stoppage. Lester with two goals from two disposals this quarter.
09:10
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Luke Parker)
10:03
A quick reply by Parker with both teams now with two goals for the quarter. In a even quarter so far inside 50s are 5 apiece, the Lions are ahead in clearances 4-3, and leading contested possessions 9-5.
13:12
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ben Keays)
14:12
Keays with his first goal in AFL Football as the Lions move within two goals of the Swans. Keayes has had eight disposals so far in his debut, including five contested possessions and seven tackles.
15:07
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
17:23
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Kurt Tippett)
18:54
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Daniel Rich)
19:41
Rich goals on the back of a Mitch Robinson assist. Robinson now has three score involvements for the match, Rich with a team high five score involvements.
21:02
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
24:59
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ryan Bastinac)
25:12
A Stefan Martin intercept mark generates a Rich inside 50 with Bastinac goaling off the ground at the foot of the pack. Martin has an equal game high of two intercept marks, Brisbane leads the count 16-7 across the match.
29:22
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Lance Franklin)
32:03
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
32:06
The siren has sounded to end Q3.
32:16
A Franklin goal after the siren takes the Swans' lead out to eight points at the last break. Franklin has a match high 11 score involvements and is well on track to better his season high of 12.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:53
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Ben McGlynn)
01:28
Following the script of the third quarter the Swans goal in the first minute of the last quarter. McGlynn with his second goal from 11 disposals for the match.
03:04
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Allen Christensen)
03:28
Christensen goals after receiving a free kick for a high tackle. The free kick count for the match is now equal at 15 apiece.
04:33
Lions Interchange - Mitch Robinson off due to an injury.
06:24
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Isaac Heeney)
09:34
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Ben McGlynn)
10:45
Both teams now with season high tackle counts. Sydney bettering its previous high of 86, and Brisbane better its previous best of 81.
11:16
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Kurt Tippett)
12:40
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Allen Christensen)
13:49
With his second goal of the quarter Christensen now has a team high three goals for the match from 16 disposals.
16:56
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Daniel Rich)
18:20
Rich goals with only his first disposal of the last quarter. Rich has 22 disposals for the match.
19:39
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Pearce Hanley)
20:04
Brisbane now with season high spoil count bettering its previous best of 41.
23:35
No score for the last five minutes as the ball is racing between both 50 metre arcs. Hanley busy for the Lions in this period with four disposals including two contested possessions and one inside 50.
23:54
Swans Interchange - Callum Sinclair off due to an injury.
26:28
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Luke Parker)
27:03
Parker with a strong contested mark and kicks truly. Sydney with 11 marks inside 50 for the match, Brisbane with eight.
29:13
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Josh Walker)
29:59
The siren has sounded to end Q4.
30:09
A gallant effort by the Lions but the Swans just did enough to hold on. Hannebery lead the way for the Swans with 33 disposals in his 150th match including 19 contested possessions and six clearances.