Twelve teams won after losing by 50 points; history favours Brisbane
Brisbane is the 13th team since 2000 to lose an AFL qualifying final by 50 points. All previous 12 teams won their next match.
Brisbane lost to Sydney by 53 points on Saturday. They must now beat Adelaide to stay alive.
But history is with them. Since 2000, every team that has lost a qualifying final by 50 or more points has won their next match.
The Lions' next opponent, Sydney, is also in a strong position. Of teams that have won a qualifying final by 50+ points since 2000, 11 reached the Grand Final and eight won the premiership.
Only Geelong fell short two years ago, losing a preliminary final to Brisbane after beating Port Adelaide by 50 points.
- 53 points
- Loss margin
- 13
- Teams in this position since 2000
- 12
- Teams that bounced back
- 11 of 12
- 50-point winners reaching Grand Final
Why it mattersMassive margins in finals don't predict early exits; momentum shifts, and preparation matter more than the previous week's scoreline.
AustraliaAustralian AFL fans watching this September will see two teams (Brisbane and Sydney) that history suggests remain strong chances despite being on opposite ends of a demolition.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 49 d ago
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