Dayne Zorko dismisses Sydney suspension impact ahead of qualifying final

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Dayne Zorko dismisses Sydney suspension impact ahead of qualifying final
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Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko insists his team will not underestimate Sydney ahead of their qualifying final at the SCG this Saturday. The Swans enter the match following the suspension of five players, including Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, and Chad Warner, for failing to meet club standards. Despite the external criticism of the Swans' internal stability, Zorko argues that the roster still features significant talent and has developed a newfound resilience. He cited the recent qualifying-final result where Hawthorn overcame Fremantle as evidence that home-and-away form does not dictate finals outcomes. Brisbane is aiming to maintain its push for a third consecutive premiership title during this series.

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  • Brisbane plays Sydney at the SCG in a qualifying final this Saturday.
  • Five Sydney players are suspended following an incident currently under police investigation.
  • Dayne Zorko identified Errol Gulden and Charlie Curnow as specific threats in the Sydney lineup.
  • Hawthorn defeated Fremantle by 32 points in a separate qualifying final on Thursday night.
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Dayne Zorko says there's no shortage of class or resilience amongst suspension-hit Sydney side

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