MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Brisbane vs Sydney – Round 16, 2026
The Brisbane Lions face the Sydney Swans in Round 16 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Gabba.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Brisbane
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Annable | Shoulder | 1 week |
| Ryan Lester | Calf | 1 week |
| Henry Smith | Foot | 1 week |
| Reece Torrent | Ankle | 1-2 weeks |
| Tai Hayes | Shin | 2 weeks |
| Lincoln McCarthy | Calf | 2-3 weeks |
| Keidean Coleman | Hamstring | 3 weeks |
| Hugh McCluggage | Hamstring | 3 weeks |
| Dayne Zorko | Quad | 3 weeks |
| Tom Doedee | Calf | 3-4 weeks |
| Oscar Allen | Foot | 4-5 weeks |
| Will McLachlan | Quad | 6-8 weeks |
| Jack Payne | Knee | TBC |
Sydney
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Papley | Calf | 2-3 weeks |
| Braeden Campbell | Leg | 3-4 weeks |
| Liam Hetherton | Back | 4-5 months |
| Riak Andrew | Quad | 4-5 weeks |
| Justin McInerney | Hamstring | 7-9 weeks |
| Taylor Adams | Hamstring | TBC |
| Noah Chamberlain | Hamstring | TBC |
| Tom Hanily | Concussion | TBC |
| Tom McCartin | Concussion | TBC |
| Will Green | Foot | Test |
| Errol Gulden | Shoulder | Test |
| Lewis Melican | Hamstring | Test |
| Dane Rampe | Calf | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Brisbane
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 14/6/26 | Richmond | W 80 - 115 |
| 6/6/26 | Gold Coast | W 75 - 106 |
| 30/5/26 | Fremantle | L 78 - 103 |
| 24/5/26 | GWS | L 166 - 88 |
| 14/5/26 | Geelong | L 76 - 117 |
Sydney
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 13/6/26 | Port Adelaide | W 90 - 93 |
| 7/6/26 | St Kilda | W 104 - 102 |
| 30/5/26 | Richmond | W 170 - 56 |
| 23/5/26 | Geelong | L 107 - 80 |
| 15/5/26 | Collingwood | W 81 - 75 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Brisbane
Sydney
Player Stats
Brisbane
