AFL Finals 2024: Brisbane Lions soar to unthinkable comeback glory as GWS Giants fade into relegation

Brisbane have dug deep to defeat GWS by five points in an AFL semi-final at Engie Stadium, advancing to a preliminary final against Geelong at the MCG.

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The Lions have pulled off a remarkable victory.
The Lions have pulled off a remarkable victory. Credit: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Brisbane spearhead Joe Daniher has lifted his side into a preliminary final, booting the final two goals of a stunning five-point win over GWS at Engie Stadium.

The Lions prevailed 15.15 (105) to 15.10 (100) in Saturday night’s semi-final, a topsy-turvy contest that ended the Giants’ season.

Brisbane, who next face Geelong at the MCG, trailed by 44 points in the third quarter before storming home thanks to Daniher.

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