AFL

Andrew Stafford
 Lion Dayne Beams is tackled by Gary Ablett at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night.

Brisbane Lions hold on for nailbiting victory

It started as an avalanche in reverse. Few would have fancied the Brisbane Lions going into this QClash against the Gold Coast Suns: on paper, no match for their opponents, in either experience or talent. Yet, within 18 minutes, the Lions had seven goals on the board and had opened up a 44-point lead. By half-time, it was 46.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Brisbane players leave the field lead by captain Tom Rockliff after the round 20 AFL ...

Pride before the fall

The old proverb says a fish rots from the head. And Leigh Matthews is the biggest fish.