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Pre Game
00:00
Brisbane has brought the best territory game this season, averaging more than six additional minutes per game inside its forward half in comparison to its opposition (ranked first). The Lions have also scored from 46 per cent of their inside 50s, the highest percentage of any side.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:34
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
00:47
Brisbane is on the board through Zorko with the first transition from defensive 50 for the game. This season the Lions convert 7.6 per cent of their possession chains originating inside defensive 50 into scores (ranked sixth).
04:56
In just his second senior game, Jack Payne has already taken three intercept marks within the first five minutes of the match. To give some context, only four players in the league average three or more intercept marks per game this season.
05:30
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
06:06
Brisbane has two after Charlie Cameron kicks his first for the game. The Lions forward averages 2.3 goals from eight career games against the Suns, his equal-most against any AFL side.
08:06
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
10:53
SCORE
GOAL - Suns (Josh Corbett)
11:18
Gold Coast kicks its first after Josh Corbett was awarded a free kick inside forward 50. The Suns have received all four free kicks for the match to date.
13:48
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
17:27
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Daniel McStay)
17:43
Brisbane's marking game is causing Gold Coast some problems, with the Lions already with 12 additional marks than the Suns. Brisbane has taken three marks inside 50 while Gold Coast is yet to take one.
19:37
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Jarrod Berry)
20:08
Brisbane has been much cleaner with possession and disposal than Gold Coast. The Lions are averaging 126 metres gained per turnover, more than double the rate of the Suns at 61 metres gained per turnover.
21:15
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Lincoln McCarthy)
25:16
The Lions have entered forward 50 on 14 more occasions than the Suns (18-4). This dominance has predominantly been set up by Brisbane's ability to win back possession between the arcs, currently with 15 midfield intercepts in comparison to four by Gold Coast.
26:58
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
27:11
Brisbane dominated the quarter with 66 per cent time in forward half and 15 additional forward 50 entries, on its way to a 28-point quarter time lead. The Suns made six clanger kicks inside defensive 50, while the Lions are yet to commit one.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
02:04
SCORE
BEHIND - Suns (Rushed)
03:27
Lions Interchange - Brandon Starcevich and is possibly out for the game.
05:31
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
06:10
The Lions are having it their way from stoppages as well as intercepts. Brisbane have won five more intercepts than Gold Coast (14-9) and from that source has now outscored the Suns by 19 points.
07:45
SCORE
GOAL - Suns (Ben King)
07:53
Lions Interchange - Lincoln McCarthy off due to an injury.
08:35
The Suns have finally managed to take a mark inside 50 through Ben King, who duly converts. This season the Gold Coast forward has now kicked 22 goals for the season, ranked first at his club.
09:47
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
09:53
Both teams have won five centre clearances apiece, but the Lions have been far more dangerous from this source, outscoring the Suns 2.1 (13) to no score launched from the centre bounce.
12:41
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
13:17
Lions Interchange - Jarrod Berry and is possibly out for the game.
14:56
SCORE
GOAL - Suns (Josh Corbett)
15:46
The Suns have been far more competitive this quarter, with 58 per cent time in forward half. Both teams have managed 2.1 (13) for the term, with the Lions returning that score from five fewer forward 50 entries than the Suns.
17:09
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Cam Rayner)
17:46
Brisbane have been ultra efficient four scores from four forward 50 entries for the quarter. The Lions now have launched 3.1 (19) directly from centre clearances, with the Suns yet to score from this source.
20:38
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
21:42
SCORE
BEHIND - Suns (Rushed)
25:04
SCORE
GOAL - Suns (Lachie Weller)
25:08
The Suns have kept in touch with 4.0 (24) from four set shots at goal. This season Gold Coast has converted only 46 per cent of its set shots, the lowest conversion rate in the league.
29:44
SCORE
BEHIND - Suns (Izak Rankine)
30:55
The Suns pegged the margin back a point in the second term, winning five additional forward 50 half intercepts than the Lions for the quarter. Gold Coast was well served by Jack Lukosius with three intercepts, eight disposals and 280 metres gained for the term.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
02:53
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
06:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
06:37
The Lions have recorded the first six forward 50 entries of the quarter but have failed to capitalise. The Suns are yet to record an effective disposal forward of centre.
07:04
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Jarryd Lyons)
07:46
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Cam Rayner)
08:15
It was only a matter of time as Brisbane has peppered the attacking zone to start the half. The Lions have spent 91 per cent of this quarter inside their forward half, and indeed 57 per cent of it inside their forward 50 arc.
11:42
SCORE
BEHIND - Lions (Cam Rayner)
12:46
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Mitch Robinson)
13:05
Mitch Robinson makes up for a brain fade miss by Cam Rayner with the Lions' second for the quarter. Brisbane is owning field position this term, winning 12 midfield intercepts which in turn have launched 2.3 (15).
14:59
SCORE
BEHIND - Suns (Rushed)
18:30
SCORE
BEHIND - Suns (David Swallow)
19:48
Daniel Rich has had a strong defensive presence for the Lions. In his 218th game, the veteran has won a game-high 10 intercept possessions (including three marks), leading to 15 kicks and 367 metres gained.
20:58
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
21:50
Eric Hipwood has already matched his season-high with eight marks tonight, with three contested. Along with Rayner and Lyons he leads the Lions with eight score involvements, including his second goal assist to Charlie Cameron.
23:29
SCORE
GOAL - Suns (Ben Ainsworth)
24:00
Ben Ainsworth is rewarded for an effective tackle and kicks the fifth for the Suns. Three of Gold Coast's five goals are a result of free kicks, compared to just one of Brisbane's 11 goals.
25:15
Brisbane has put this game to bed with a professional showing in the third quarter, extending the margin by 14 points while two injured players sit out of the game. While the Lions only won two more midfield intercepts than the Suns, they outscored their opposition by 19 points from shots launched from this source.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:52
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Lincoln McCarthy)
02:42
Brisbane has kicked the first goal of each quarter of the game. The Lions have been potent out of the middle, with ten centre clearances converted into 4.2 (26) launched from that source. The Suns have also won ten centre clearances but have returned just 1.0 (6).
04:44
SCORE
GOAL - Suns (Ben King)
06:19
On 32 occasions has Gold Coast originated a possession chain from inside its defensive 50, with the latest the first it has managed to transition to a goal at the other end (3.1 per cent). This is below its season average score rate of 6.6 per cent.
14:46
Brisbane supporters will be encouraged by the performance of Jack Payne in the back line tonight. The second-gamer has won eight intercepts (including five from marks), as well as applying six spoils, while winning three out of four one-on-one contests.
16:53
Lachie Neale will once again be in contention for Brownlow votes after this performance. The midfielder has won a game-high 29 disposals and a team high 505 metres gained to go with seven inside 50s, sourced from six clearances and eight intercepts.
17:33
SCORE
BEHIND - Suns (Rushed)
18:25
SCORE
GOAL - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
19:24
Brisbane has capitalised on possession won at the restart, outscoring Gold Coast by 33 points in scores from stoppages while only winning an additional eight clearances. Jarryd Lyons and Lachie Neale have combined for 13 clearances.
23:33
SCORE
BEHIND - Suns (Josh Corbett)
23:37
Brisbane were superior to Gold Coast in all facets and wins comfortably by 45 points. The Lions recorded 44 more kicks, took 36 additional marks, laid 15 more tackles, applied 15 extra spoils, won eight more clearances and took nine more marks inside 50.