LIVE: Lions and Crows lock in final teams for prelim final
The Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows are preparing for a high-stakes AFL preliminary final match. Brisbane is seeking to maintain their momentum toward a third consecutive premiership, while Adelaide aims to overcome a long-standing losing streak against the Lions.
Why it matters
This match is a significant event in the Australian professional sports calendar, impacting the trajectory of the AFL finals series.
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--> Taylor Walker leaves the ground after his final AFL game, a semi-final between Brisbane and Adelaide on September 12, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty Images BRISBANE has to take the long route again to reach a fourth consecutive Grand Final while Adelaide has more demons to banish even after securing a breakthrough finals win.
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