MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Sydney vs Brisbane – Round 1, 2026
The Sydney Swans face the Brisbane Lions in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at SCG.
Injury Report
Sydney
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Hanily | Shin | 1-2 weeks |
| Billy Cootee | Thigh | 2-3 weeks |
| Ned Bowman | Hamstring | 5-6 weeks |
| Riak Andrew | Quad | TBC |
| Braeden Campbell | Shin | TBC |
| Harry Cunningham | Quad | Test |
| Jesse Dattoli | Foot | Test |
| Jevan Phillipou | Quad | Test |
Brisbane
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Doedee | Wrist | 1 week |
| Luke Lloyd | Ankle | 1-2 weeks |
| Hugh McCluggage | Calf | 1-2 weeks |
| Koby Evans | Ankle | 2-3 weeks |
| Henry Smith | Foot | 4 weeks |
| Conor McKenna | Hamstring | 4-6 weeks |
| Eric Hipwood | Knee | Mid-season |
| Zac Bailey | Suspension | Round 3 |
| Darcy Gardiner | Suspension | Round 3 |
| Harris Andrews | Suspension | Round 5 |
| Cody Curtin | Chest | TBC |
| Ben Murphy | Chest | TBC |
| Jack Payne | Knee | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Sydney
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/26 | Carlton | W 132 - 69 |
| 23/8/25 | West Coast | W 51 - 118 |
| 17/8/25 | Geelong | L 68 - 111 |
| 9/8/25 | Brisbane | W 90 - 92 |
| 2/8/25 | Essendon | W 68 - 54 |
Brisbane
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/26 | Bulldogs | L 106 - 111 |
| 27/9/25 | Geelong | W 75 - 122 |
| 20/9/25 | Collingwood | W 71 - 100 |
| 13/9/25 | Gold Coast | W 100 - 47 |
| 5/9/25 | Geelong | L 112 - 74 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Sydney
Brisbane
Player Stats
Sydney
Brisbane
Team Lists
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