Sydney and Brisbane meet in qualifying final to reach preliminary round

Sydney hosts Brisbane in a qualifying final on September 5, 2026, with the winner advancing to a preliminary final. The match takes place as Sydney attempts to manage a significant change to its roster due to the suspension of five players. Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon, and Riley Bice are unavailable for the remainder of the season. Brisbane enters the contest with strong form, having won 10 of its last 11 games by an average margin of 48 points. Sydney carries a 1-5 record against current top-six opponents this year, with their only win coming against Brisbane in the season opener. The match is currently in progress, and the live results will determine which team proceeds further in the finals series.

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