Swans stun reigning premiers by 53 points without five suspended stars

Sydney defeated Brisbane by 53 points in Saturday's qualifying final despite fielding five first-choice players serving club-imposed suspension.

Why it mattersThe result shows a team can overcome a major weakness when it counts most, and sets up an elimination semi-final that Brisbane must win to keep their premiership hopes alive.

AustraliaTwo of Australia's biggest AFL clubs now fight in a knockout semi-final; the winner goes straight to the grand final on September 27.

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