Understrength Swans Face Defending Champ Lions for Right to Host Prelim

AFL LIVE: Sydney Swans, Brisbane Lions face off at SCG for preliminary final spot

Sydney Swans play Brisbane Lions in the qualifying final of the 2026 AFL premiership season at the SCG, Sydney at 3.15pm AEST. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time.

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Understrength Swans face defending champ Lions for right to host prelim

Missing five key players, the Sydney Swans face a huge task against the Brisbane Lions, with the winner earning the right to host a preliminary final. Follow live.

The 'disruption' the undermanned Swans can cause to Lions

The Swans can take some lessons from their loss to the Lions earlier this year