Match

Brisbane Lions vs Essendon

Commentary / 13 May 2023

Pre Game

00:00
The Bombers will miss Darcy Parish, who is averaging 33 disposals in his last 10 matches, ranked number one during this time.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
01:00
Andrew McGrath has the job on the dangerous Charlie Cameron, who has kicked 26 goals this season for the Lions.
03:58
The Lions are getting repeat inside 50's, generating the first four of the game. The Essendon defence has held up well, restricting them to no score.
04:25
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Archie Perkins)
05:10
Archie Perkins has been a great source of goals for the Bombers this season and has now kicked 12 goals for the year.
08:41
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Jye Caldwell)
09:06
The match is full of intensity early, with both teams registering a pressure rating of above 2.10. The competition average is 1.79.
09:59
The ruck combination of Andrew Phillips and Sam Draper have each had a team high four disposals, with five contested possessions between them.
12:00
Joe Daniher has finished goalless in only one of his last 24 games at the Gabba, kicking multiple goals in all three games there this season.
13:51
The Lions are on top in clearances early in this game, leading 6-3. They have won all four clearances from boundary throw in's. Josh Dunkley has had two clearances.
17:05
The Bombers have been better by foot, kicking at 71% compared to the Lions who are kicking at 60%. Nic Martin and Nick Hind have each had four kicks at 100% efficiency.
18:15
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
19:02
Both defences are holding up well. The Bombers have only scored twice from nine inside 50's, while the Lions have only scored twice from 11 inside 50's.
21:52
The Bombers have been desperate defensively, leading tackles (6-1) in their defensive arc.
22:21
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
23:27
Will Ashcroft only had 13 disposals against the Blues last week. He's already had 10 disposals, one tackle and one clearance in the opening term.
25:20
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Joe Daniher)
25:55
Both of Brisbane's goals have been generated from intercept chains starting in their defensive half. The Lions have generated an inside 50 nine times from 16 chains starting in their defensive half, while the Bombers have only generated an inside 50 five times from 19 chains starting in their defensive half.
26:58
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Zach Merrett)
28:34
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Sam Weideman)
28:47
Brisbane has spent 62% time in their forward half in the opening term, leading inside 50's (16-12).
29:42
Essendon was losing clearances early but won seven of the last eight clearances of the quarter. The Bombers lead hit-outs (12-6), with Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips each having two hit-outs to advantage.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
01:58
Jack Gunston and Charlie Cameron have been the forward 50 target on four occasions each, but have only registered one disposal each.
04:01
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Joe Daniher)
04:22
Joe Daniher has kicked both of his set shots from outside 40 metres but misses the one from inside 30 metres.
05:24
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Eric Hipwood)
06:50
The Brisbane talls are starting to look dangerous overhead. The Lions lead contested marks (3-0) this quarter and (7-3) for the game.
08:29
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
08:44
The Lions have missed three consecutive set shots. While they have a goal kicking accuracy of 63% this season, their goal kicking accuracy is 28% so far tonight.
10:49
Since Round 5, the Lions have won the time in forward half differential by eight minutes and 57 seconds per game, ranked number one. They are owning the territory battle once again, with 78% time in forward half in the second quarter.
11:38
Despite trailing inside 50's (7-4) this quarter, the Bombers get the first goal of the term.
13:39
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Kyle Langford)
13:54
Kyle Langford has spent time in defence and forward this season, but leads the goalkicking for the Bombers with 15. The Bombers have kicked two of their three goals from snaps.
15:53
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Kyle Langford)
16:08
The Bombers are leading clearances (6-4) and contested possessions (18-13) in the second quarter. Will Setterfield has had three contested possessions and two clearances this term.
16:23
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Darcy Wilmot)
20:18
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Kyle Langford)
20:44
It has been a story of missed opportunities for the Lions this quarter. Despite leading inside 50's (12-8), they've only managed four behinds, kicking (0.3) from set shots.
22:54
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Lincoln McCarthy)
25:11
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Jye Menzie)
25:20
Andrew McGrath has restricted Charlie Cameron to one disposal, while collecting 10 disposals himself. He's also had four rebound 50's and launched four scores.
25:45
The Bombers have made Brisbane pay for their inefficiency in front of goal this quarter. The Bombers have scored 50% of the time from 10 inside 50's. The Lions have kicked (0.5) from 15 entries.
29:35
Zac Merrett is the highest ranked played on the field with a game-high 16 disposals, 10 contested possessions and six clearances. Joe Daniher is the highest ranked player for the Lions with two goals, two inside 50's and two contested marks.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:44
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Joe Daniher)
02:01
Joe Daniher has taken a game-high four marks inside forward 50. The Bombers have only taken four marks inside 50 as a collective.
03:35
Bombers Interchange - Dylan Shiel off due to an injury.
04:18
Joe Daniher kicks his fourth goal following a contested mark. The Lions lead contested mark (12-4) in this game. Brisbane have had the first five inside 50's of the third quarter and re-claim the lead.
08:08
The Lions have owned the ball and the territory in the third quarter. They've had 75% time in their forward half and lead uncontested possessions (21-9). Josh Dunkley has already had six disposals and two clearances this term.
09:28
The Lions kicked (0.4) from set shots in the second quarter but have kicked (3.0) from set shots this term.
10:52
The Lions have kicked all three of their third quarter goals from chains starting in their forward half. They've scored 22 points per game from forward half stoppages on average, ranked number one in the league.
12:44
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
13:32
The Lions are dominating the territory battle and lead inside 50's (13-1) in the third quarter. They've been more efficient this term, scoring five times from their 13 entries.
14:49
The Bombers forwards haven't had as much service as the Lions, however Sam Weideman has only managed two disposals and one mark for the match.
15:55
The Lions have responded well after a slow opening half, kicking the last four goals. They've kicked two goals from contested marks this term. They lead contested marks (13-4) and marks inside 50 (11-4).
19:10
The Lions kick their third goal of the quarter from a contested mark. They've kicked the last five goals of the game and have kicked (5.1) from set shots this quarter after goalkicking woes in the opening half.
20:32
It's been a complete domination from the Lions in all facets this quarter. They lead contested possessions (25-13), inside 50's (17-2) and clearances (6-4).
22:50
The Lions have a positive differential of 23 points from turnovers in this game. They've had six chains starting in their forward half and kicked (4.1) from those chains.
24:24
The Bombers have only had five players with more than two disposals this quarter with four minutes remaining in the quarter. They can't get their hands on the ball and trail disposals (85-47) for the term.
26:07
The Brisbane defence is looking secure. They lead intercept marks (15-8). Harris Andrews has had three intercept marks and a game-high 10 spoils.
26:33
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Kyle Langford)
28:53
Josh Dunkley and Lachie Neale have combined for 18 disposals, 11 contested possessions and three clearances in the third quarter.
30:17
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Sam Weideman)
30:22
Joe Daniher has been the dominant forward in this game. He has been the forward 50 target on 10 occasions, taking five marks inside 50 and kicking four goals against his former side.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:58
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Archie Perkins)
02:52
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Zac Bailey)
03:03
The Lions have kicked six of the last seven goals of this game. The Bombers will need at least four goals to win this game, and they've only kicked five in the opening three quarters.
04:13
Jack Gunston has only had five disposals in this game and no score. He's spent 40 minutes of this game on Dyson Heppell, who has had 16 disposals and three intercept marks.
04:33
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Joe Daniher)
04:58
Joe Daniher has now kicked 23 goals for the season and five for the game.
06:25
The Lions generate an average of 61 points per game from turnovers, ranked second. They've scored 52 points from this source today.
08:07
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Alwyn Davey Jnr)
09:23
This quarter the Bombers have scored (0.2) from four inside 50 entries, while the Lions have scored (2.0) from their four entries.
12:09
Lachie Neale started slowly but has now accumulated a game-high 28 disposals, 13 contested possessions and six inside 50's.
13:15
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
14:02
The Bombers forward line has had a difficult night. Jye Menzie, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman have only had 14 disposals between them.
16:16
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
17:32
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Joe Daniher)
17:39
Joe Daniher is the highest ranked player on the field and has been the difference in this game. Daniher has had 14 disposals, three contested marks, five marks inside 50 and kicked six goals.
19:14
Will Ashcroft continues to impress in his debut season. Ashcroft averages 22 disposals per game and has had 26 tonight, as well as four tackles and five score involvements.
20:45
The Lions have won at the contest in the second half. Since half-time they've won contested possessions (61-37).
21:47
SCORE BEHIND - Bombers (Sam Draper)
22:07
The Lions average 54 inside 50's per game this season. They've put the Bombers defence under immense pressure tonight, winning the inside 50 count (64-36).
23:10
SCORE GOAL - Bombers (Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti)
23:44
The heat has come out of the game. Both teams have a pressure rating below 1.65 in the final quarter. The competition average for pressure is 1.79.
24:58
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
25:42
While the Bombers won the clearance count (21-14) in the opening half, the Lions midfield has got to work, winning the clearance count (16-10) since half-time.
26:21
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Zac Bailey)
28:02
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Lincoln McCarthy)
28:09
The Lions are out to a game-high 36 points. Since half-time they've kicked nine goals to two.
29:20
After a great game on Charlie Curnow last week, Jack Payne has continued his strong form with a game-high four intercept marks. Harris Andrews has partnered him well with 12 marks and 10 spoils.
31:47
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Cam Rayner)
31:51
Brisbane dominated the territory battle, having 31 more inside 50's than the Bombers. They had the most inside 50's of any team in a single game this season with 69. The ball spent 65% of the game in Brisbane's forward half.