Brisbane Lions demolish Adelaide in semi-final after Fagan fires up small
Coach Chris Fagan challenged Brisbane's small forwards after they failed against Sydney. They delivered a decisive response against Adelaide.
Brisbane defeated Adelaide by 53 points in the AFL semi-final. Coach Chris Fagan publicly challenged his small forwards to respond.
They had played poorly against Sydney the week before. Fagan reminded Charlie Cameron, Kai Lohmann, Zac Bailey and Cam Rayner how well they played against Adelaide in round seven.
Then he criticized last week's blank display. The quartet delivered an amazing start.
The Lions kicked five goals before Adelaide entered its forward 50. Cameron finished with five goals, Lohmann two, Bailey three, and Rayner two from 22 disposals.
Fagan said his players were quiet in the build-up. They seemed ready for what was coming.
The Lions advance to the preliminary final against Hawthorn next Saturday. Lockdown defender Noah Answerth missed the clash with an ankle injury but is hoping to be fit.
- 53 points
- Margin of victory
- Five
- Cameron's goals
- 53 points
- Sydney's loss margin
- Round 7
- Previous matchup round
Why it mattersBrisbane's ability to respond to criticism and perform under pressure shapes their finals path and grand final hopes.
AustraliaBrisbane Lions supporters now watch their team face Hawthorn in the preliminary final with genuine forward momentum after dismantling Adelaide.
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