MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Hawthorn vs Brisbane – Preliminary Finals, 2026
The Hawthorn Hawks face the Brisbane Lions in Preliminary Finals of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Hawthorn
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Ned Reeves | Larynx | 1 week |
| Cody Anderson | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Conor Nash | Neck | Next Season |
| Jack Scrimshaw | Knee | Test |
Brisbane
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Zane Zakostelsky | Knee | Next Season |
| Jack Payne | Knee | Next Season |
| Henry Smith | Foot | Next Season |
| Reece Torrent | Ankle | Next Season |
| Noah Answerth | Ankle | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Hawthorn
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/26 | Fremantle | W 40 - 72 |
| 23/8/26 | West Coast | W 45 - 107 |
| 15/8/26 | Collingwood | D 92 - 92 |
| 7/8/26 | Brisbane | L 125 - 58 |
| 1/8/26 | North Melbourne | W 99 - 83 |
Brisbane
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/26 | Adelaide | W 144 - 91 |
| 5/9/26 | Sydney | L 141 - 88 |
| 21/8/26 | Collingwood | W 96 - 159 |
| 15/8/26 | Gold Coast | W 95 - 53 |
| 7/8/26 | Hawthorn | W 125 - 58 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Hawthorn
Brisbane
Player Stats
Hawthorn
