MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Sydney vs Brisbane – Finals Week 1, 2026
The Sydney Swans face the Brisbane Lions in Finals Week 1 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at SCG.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Sydney
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Amartey | Achilles | 1 week |
| Justin McInerney | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Noah Chamberlain | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Isaac Heeney | Suspended | Next Season |
| Liam Hetherton | Back | Next Season |
| Will Edwards | Leg | Next Season |
| Nick Blakey | Suspended | Next Season |
| Riley Bice | Suspended | Next Season |
| James Jordon | Suspended | Next Season |
| Chad Warner | Suspended | Next Season |
| Peter Ladhams | Groin | TBC |
| Lewis Melican | Back | Test |
| Hayden McLean | Concussion | Test |
Brisbane
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Zane Zakostelsky | Knee | Next Season |
| Reece Torrent | Ankle | Next Season |
| Henry Smith | Foot | Next Season |
| Jack Payne | Knee | Next Season |
| Hugh McCluggage | Calf | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Sydney
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 23/8/26 | North Melbourne | W 123 - 70 |
| 16/8/26 | Essendon | W 76 - 112 |
| 8/8/26 | Port Adelaide | W 167 - 70 |
| 1/8/26 | St Kilda | W 88 - 107 |
| 25/7/26 | GWS | W 88 - 139 |
Brisbane
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 21/8/26 | Collingwood | W 96 - 159 |
| 15/8/26 | Gold Coast | W 95 - 53 |
| 7/8/26 | Hawthorn | W 125 - 58 |
| 1/8/26 | Carlton | L 154 - 78 |
| 26/7/26 | Port Adelaide | W 126 - 67 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Sydney
Brisbane
Player Stats
Sydney
