Adelaide should copy Sydney midfield tactics to challenge Brisbane at the Gabba

Michael Voss suggests that Adelaide must implement a chaotic, scramble-focused midfield approach to effectively challenge Brisbane in the upcoming finals match. Sydney successfully utilized this tactic during a 53-point qualifying final victory at the SCG, forcing Brisbane to struggle with centre clearances. Despite recent personnel challenges for Sydney, their ability to move the ball forward through aggressive, messy play disrupted the Lions. Brisbane recorded poor centre bounce clearance differentials during that loss, a statistic Adelaide also mirrored in their recent victory against the Western Bulldogs. Coaches are now emphasizing the importance of winning territory and controlling the stoppage areas at the Gabba. Chris Fagan has previously challenged his team regarding their competitive mindset, noting that defensive consistency has fluctuated throughout the 2026 season.

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