Lions lose by 53 points, face finals gauntlet for third flag

Brisbane lost its qualifying final to Sydney by 53 points and must win every remaining game to secure a third straight premiership.

Why it mattersBrisbane's premiership hopes now rest entirely on a perfect run through the finals. Any slip-up ends the three-peat bid.

AustraliaFor Brisbane fans and AFL followers nationwide, the Lions' path to a historic third flag just became far steeper and more dramatic.

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