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Sydney plays Brisbane in qualifying final without five key players

Sydney faces defending champions Brisbane without five key players including Heeney and Warner.

Why it mattersFive player suspensions will test Sydney's depth in a sudden-death match. Defeat ends their season. Brisbane looks like the clear favourite, even playing away from home.

AustraliaThis is the biggest AFL event of the weekend for Australian sports fans, with the winner advancing to a preliminary final and loser's season ending immediately.

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Dayne Zorko signs for 2027, eyes games record at 38

Zorko re-signed for one year and can break Brisbane's all-time games record next season, when he turns 38.

Why it mattersZorko's extension lets a veteran chase an all-time club record, a rare milestone in AFL football.

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Zac Bailey signs eight-year deal to stay at Brisbane Lions

All-Australian midfield-forward Zac Bailey has signed an eight-year extension with Brisbane Lions.

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