AFL finals: where the Hawthorn v Brisbane preliminary final will be won and lost | Martin Pegan
The Australian Football League preliminary final pits Hawthorn against Brisbane for the first time in a finals clash. Hawthorn will look to halt Brisbane’s attempt at consecutive titles and a potential three‑peat, while the Lions aim to extend their back‑to‑back premiership run. Both sides face a high‑stakes match that will decide who advances to the Grand Final.