Teams
Brisbane Lions
B: Jed Adcock, Daniel Merrett, Ashley McGrath
HB: Pearce Hanley, Brent Staker, Cheynee Stiller
C: Michael Rischitelli, Daniel Rich, Jack Redden
HF: James Polkinghorne, Jared Brennan, Luke Power
F: Todd Banfield, Mitchell Clark, Joel Patfull
Foll: Matthew Leuenberger, Simon Black, Tom Rockliff
I/C: Ryan Harwood, Justin Sherman, Albert Proud, Tom Collier
Emg: Amon Buchanan, James Hawksley, Bryce Retzlaff

In: Collier, Proud
Out: Jonathan Brown (groin), Troy Selwood (ribs)

Sydney Swans
B: Paul Bevan, Ted Richards, Rhyce Shaw
HB: Nick Malceski, Heath Grundy, Tadhg Kennelly
C: Lewis Jetta, Brett Kirk, Jarrad McVeigh
HF: Daniel Hannebery, Ryan O'Keefe, Josh Kennedy
F: Trent Dennis-Lane, Adam Goodes, Jesse White
Foll: Mike Pyke, Jude Bolton, Kieren Jack
I/C: Martin Mattner, Brett Meredith, Jarred Moore, Nick Smith
Emg: Gary Rohan, Sam Reid, Patrick Veszpremi

In: O'Keefe, Moore
Out: Shane Mumford (knee), Gary Rohan

Previous Matches
Round 3, 2008: Brisbane 71-88 Sydney
Round 22, 2008: Sydney 114-53 Brisbane
Round 3, 2009: Brisbane 100-67 Sydney
Round 22, 2009: Sydney 92-100 Brisbane
Round 6, 2010: Sydney 107-87 Brisbane

Head to Head
Played - 41
Brisbane - 21
Sydney - 19
Draw - 1

Form
Brisbane Lions: LLWLW
Sydney Swans: LLWWW

Preview
Two teams with a strong state rivalry come into this game with their seasons in completely different shape. After strong wins - all against top eight sides - in the past three weeks, Sydney are on a roll with youngsters firing and old heads doing the job. Last week's emotional farewell to Brett Kirk and Paul Roos spurred the Swans on to victory, but this time around they have different motivation with a home final on the line. Despite the possibility of having it already wrapped up, depending on the result between Hawthorn and Collingwood, Sydney will be looking to head into the finals with four wins on the trot. On the other hand, Brisbane are playing for pride. Despite winning their first four games in a row, the Lions went on to win only one of their next 14 games and now face Sydney having salvaged some little remaining pride by winning two of their last three games. Their squad is ravaged with injuries and the loss of Jonathan Brown for this one is a big blow. Despite this, Jed Adcock has the opportunity to captain his side in his 100th AFL game.

The last time these two teams met, Daniel Bradshaw booted 6 goals against his former club in a 20 point win for the Swans. This time around, he's injured and won't be playing - however his teammates will be looking for an away win to ensure they have a home final and head into September in flying form. But can the Lions end their winning streak, and show their fans of what hopefully is to come in 2011?

My Prediction: Swans by 27. I can't see us losing this one, we're on a hot streak at the moment and I expect that to continue. Add that to Brisbane's loss of Jonathan Brown and I think, by tomorrow, we'll be in 5th place with a home final secured (or possibly 4th, if we can destroy the Lions and Essendon destroy Western Bulldogs ). Should be a good game indeed.

SYDNEY!

Nice write up and agree Sydney should be too strong especially with no Brown for the Lions.

We lead 25-20 at the break, Dennis-Lane has scored 2 goals. We're playing pretty well so far and I expect this to continue

C'mon Sydneyyyyyyyyy

41-40 to the Lions at halftime...very tight game, pretty nerve wracking!

Good game so far...Sydney looking the goods Also, Sam Reid having a decent game on debut

Certainly a good game thus far, Brisbane look up to the challenge. We really need the win here to book a home final and I think we can run away with it, without getting too confident. Disappointed to see Dan Hannebery not playing due to injury, he's been awesome in his first full year in AFL footy.

32 points up after the third quarter, haven't won it yet but I think we've pretty much got it wrapped up. Great quarter by the team.

Hannebery out???

Solid 38 point win to wrap up the regular season and secure a home final. Extremely happy with our performance, the youngsters were on fire. Sam Reid played pretty well in his debut game. Things are looking good heading into September

Wish the home final was at the SCG though...

Im much more confident playing at ANZ next week then at SCG
We will be able to get the ball into space and run with it better

I didnt watch it but sounded like we put up a good fight which is pleasing.

Weve got a few positives to take out of the 2nd half of the season, performance wise.
Bring on 2011 to wipe the memories of this shite of a year.