BRISBANE LIONS

This Thursday night, the Brisbane Lions will mark the 20th anniversary of the second of their hat trick of premierships when they welcome Collingwood…

But under the management of Chris Fagan and David Noble (now Kangaroos coach), the club has rocketed back up the ladder, reaching the finals for three consecutive seasons. Then he captained the West Coast Eagles to the flag the following season. The voting procedure was widely panned post-match as the judges were required to cast their votes by midway through the final quarter. It was their biggest win since Round 16, 2007. Since then, only Chris Judd (in 2005) has won the medal from the losing side. This ended a streak of 253 VFL/AFL quarters in which the Lions booted at least one major.

The opener for AFL round five sees Brisbane trying to bounce back after a loss to Geelong, and the Magpies trying to maintain their spot in the top eight.

Follow along for all the major moments and post-game reactions as the Lions and Magpies square off.

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Brisbane defender Darcy Gardiner has been reported for rough conduct during a high-octane first quarter at the Gabba, with Collingwood booting three ...

AFL: Brisbane Lion Darcy Gardiner was reported for a late hit on Collingwood's Josh Daicos that sparked a scuffle in the first quarter at the Gabba.

Two ugly marking contests marred the first half of Brisbane's clash with Collingwood at The Gabba.

Gardiner leapt into the back of Daicos and tucked his arm to dig his shoulder into his opponent. "The ball wasn't within reach of Cox," Matthews said. But Cox - who did not even attempt to get a hand near the ball - leapt off the ground and aimed his knee straight at the back of his opponent.

BRISBANE has proven too strong for a brave Collingwood outfit, winning by seven points in an Easter Thursday thriller at the Gabba.

He thumped the ball high, long and straight and celebrated his first goal in Brisbane colours by being mobbed by his teammates. It's been five years since Marcus Adams kicked a goal in the AFL, but he broke the drought in fine style during the third term. He finished with 33 for the night to continue a fine start to 2022. Scott Pendlebury lined up alongside Neale at the first bounce and probably had the better of the battle in the first quarter, racking up eight disposals to Neale's four (and a goal). However, Brisbane's milestone man got on top in the second term and gathered 14 touches in a defining quarter. The reliable Lion was reported for rough conduct and will now await his fate. After trailing at quarter-time, the Lions put the foot down with a six-goal second term and managed to keep the Magpies at bay in front of 32,312 fans to win 15.8 (98) to 14.7 (91).

'Arms out is 50, mate': AFL greats baffled as Lions star penalised for simple act.

“That looked like he just turned around to talk to the umpire, so if they’re gonna do it, they need to be firm on everyone.” “They brought it in for the first weekend of the pre-season games and the umpires were so hard on it, but then players have been able to get away week-in week-out. “He was actually turning around to talk, and the umpire said you put your arms out,” former Brisbane player Luke Hodge said on commentary.

Milestone man Lachie Neale lifted Brisbane to a hard-fought seven-point win over a brave Collingwood in an Easter Thursday slugfest at the Gabba.

When – and where - it mattered most, Brisbane had just a little too much class for a gutsy Collingwood.

He thumped the ball high, long and straight and celebrated his first goal in Brisbane colours by being mobbed by his teammates. It's been five years since Marcus Adams kicked a goal in the AFL, but he broke the drought in fine style during the third term. He finished with 33 for the night to continue a fine start to 2022. Scott Pendlebury lined up alongside Neale at the first bounce and probably had the better of the battle in the first quarter, racking up eight disposals to Neale's four (and a goal). However, Brisbane's milestone man got on top in the second term and gathered 14 touches in a defining quarter. The reliable Lion was reported for rough conduct and will now await his fate. After trailing at quarter-time, the Lions put the foot down with a six-goal second term and managed to keep the Magpies at bay in front of 32,312 fans to win 15.8 (98) to 14.7 (91).