Brisbane Lions prepare for Adelaide after qualifying final loss to Sydney

The Brisbane Lions must regroup for a home semi-final against Adelaide at the Gabba after suffering a 53-point defeat to Sydney on September 5. The qualifying final loss forces the reigning premier to take the longer path toward a third consecutive flag. Coach Chris Fagan questioned the team's mentality following the one-sided result at the SCG. Despite the setback, history provides a positive trend for the Lions as the previous 12 teams to lose a qualifying final by 50 or more points since 2000 have each won their subsequent match. Sydney, meanwhile, remains one win away from reaching their third Grand Final in five years despite managing several player suspensions and injuries.

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