Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Brisbane and Collingwood play at the Gabba.
Collingwood are seeking energy, pace and hunger to reinvigorate their ageing line-up ahead of Thursday night’s grand-final rematch against Brisbane at the Gabba.
Essendon have received a boost to their midfield with Darcy Parish to return from a hamstring injury while Jake Kelly returns from illness and Mason Redman from suspension. The Swans will be without Harry Cunningham after he suffered a concussion last round while Sam Wicks has been omitted, both the Tigers and Swans have named extended benches so will finalise their teams over the weekend.
As coaching great Leigh Matthews questioned why the winless Magpies are playing “without a great deal of energy”, adding that they were not a “great” premiership side last year, it’s emerged that five of their midfielders from last season have slipped in key statistical areas, including average tackle counts.Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan can’t recall a worse start to a season when it comes to his club losing three players to season-ending knee injuries.
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