Brisbane wins

Brisbane has stormed its way into a third consecutive grand final with a stunning last quarter. At the last break it appeared as though the Swans were going to run right over them but it wasn't to be. Early goals gave the Lions confidence and Sydney waved the white flag before the half-way mark of the term.

GOALS: Syd – Hall 2, Cresswell, Roberts-Thomson, Davis, Kennelly, Ablett, Williams. Bris – Lynch 3, Pike 3, McGrath 2, Brown 2, Caracella 2, McRae, Black.

FULL TIME. Brisbane by 44 points. 8-8-56 to 14-16-100.