Lions prepare for preliminary finals amid player fitness updates
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

The Brisbane Lions are gearing up for the preliminary finals this weekend as player selection and fitness concerns emerge. Key updates regarding the availability of players are expected throughout the week as teams finalize their rosters. Injuries and fitness statuses will influence selections significantly for the penultimate matches of the 2026 season. Observers will be looking closely at the lineup changes as teams seek to secure their place in the finals.
- •Brisbane Lions finalize team selections ahead of preliminary finals.
- •Players' fitness status remains uncertain leading into weekend matches.
- •Updates on injuries will play a critical role in final lineups.
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