Brisbane Lions vs GWS Giants: Live Updates and Match Highlights
Event: AFL Round 14
Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Kick-off: 1:20 PM AEST
Match Overview
In what promises to be one of the most thrilling encounters of AFL Round 14, the Brisbane Lions host the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants at the Gabba. Brisbane, currently enjoying a stellar season, is aiming to consolidate its top-four standing. On the other side, GWS Giants are fighting to keep their finals hopes alive. The clash is not just about ladder positions but about pride, resilience, and tactical supremacy.
Both teams come with high stakes, fresh strategies, and key players ready to make their mark. Brisbane’s home-ground advantage and recent form place them as favourites, but GWS have proven capable of springing surprises.
First-Half Live Updates
First Quarter (Q1)
- 1:20 PM: The first bounce sees both sides starting aggressively. Brisbane’s forward line is quick to find openings.
- Early Setback: Brisbane defender Jack Payne suffers a knee injury and is stretchered off. This could significantly impact Brisbane’s defensive setup.
- Score: Brisbane 5.5 (35) vs GWS 5.0 (30)
Second Quarter (Q2)
- GWS Fightback: Aaron Cadman shines with three consecutive goals, bringing GWS back into the contest.
- Brisbane Struggles: Despite dominating possession, Brisbane is plagued by inaccuracy in front of goal.
- Injury Update: GWS midfielder Josh Daniels exits with an abdominal strain, replaced by Josiah Delana.
- Half-Time Score: Brisbane 9.10 (64) vs GWS 8.0 (48)
Key Players to Watch
Aiden Cadman (GWS Giants)
Cadman’s second-quarter brilliance has reignited GWS’s hopes. His mobility and finishing under pressure make him a critical player in today’s contest.
Eric Hipwood (Brisbane Lions)
Following Payne’s injury, Hipwood has been pushed into defence, showcasing his versatility. His ability to adapt could be vital.
Lachie Neale (Brisbane Lions)
The midfield maestro continues to control the clearances, providing Brisbane with attacking momentum.
Tactical Insights
- Brisbane’s Midfield Dominance: Neale and McCluggage have consistently won centre clearances, but the Lions’ forward inefficiency may haunt them.
- GWS’s Counter-Attack: The Giants have exploited Brisbane’s defensive reshuffle, using quick transitions to catch them off guard.
- Impact of Substitutes: Brisbane’s Kai Lohmann and GWS’s Josiah Delana have made immediate contributions, adding speed and flexibility.
What to Expect in the Second Half
- Brisbane’s Conversion Rate: The Lions must improve their goal accuracy to capitalise on midfield dominance.
- GWS’s Pressure Game: Expect GWS to ramp up defensive pressure to force turnovers and quick scoring chances.
- Injury Impact: Payne’s absence and Daniels’ substitution could influence both teams’ rotations and endurance.
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