Live: Lions eye top spot against beleaguered Bombers at the Gabba

[ad_1] 1h agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 7:51am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">AFL Thursday Scoreboard <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Simply nowThu 29 Could 2025 at 9:41am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Martin replies for the Bombers <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Nic Martin will get the primary for the Bombers, just below two minutes after Charlie Cameron's first purpose.

The playmaker began on the centre circle following the Lions purpose - he began the sport at half again - swapping positions with Zach Merrett.

2m agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 9:39am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Charlie Cameron will get the primary purpose <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> And similar to that, Take Me House, Nation Roads performs out across the Gabba.

Cameron took a mark proper within the purpose sq. and had no subject placing it via.

Lions with the early lead.

4m agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 9:37am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Nic Martin beginning within the backline <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> In the meantime, Charlie Cameron and Andrew McGrath can be an fascinating watch.

Elsewhere, Jye Caldwell appears to have the job on Lachie Neale

Additionally may very well be a enjoyable one to control: Jack Payne has Nate Caddy.

8m agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 9:33am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">And we're off! <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Brisbane and Essendon are away on the Gabba. Lachie Neale gained the coin toss, by the way in which.

Will the Lions leapfrog the Magpies on the ladder to take the highest spot, or can the Bombers trigger an upset in opposition to the reigning premiers.

We're about to seek out out.

18m agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 9:23am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Groups are out, not lengthy now <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Brisbane and Essendon have been led out by their respective captains, prepared for some (hopefully good) Thursday night time footy.

Not lengthy now until first bounce, simply 10 minutes.

29m agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 9:12am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">One other Dons debut <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The debut video games are coming thick and quick for injury-riddled Essendon.

Tonight, Zak Johnson.

34m agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 9:07am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Tonight may very well be a tough one for the Bombers (or couldn't...) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Gee, I might hate to be a Bombers supporter watching tonight's sport. 😀

- Greg

Essendon's harm checklist is kind of a confronting sight. The aspect at the moment are starved for talls and arising in opposition to the may of the reigning premiers.

However in saying that, Brisbane have stumbled a wee little bit of late. They drew with North Melbourne and had that loss to Melbourne.

(Getty) At a fast look, you'd perceive why many of the tipsters have gone with the Lions. However something can occur in footy!

52m agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 8:49am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Some stars thanked the final time these two met <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Within the closing spherical of the 2024 residence and away season, some massive gamers have been honoured.

(Getty) Each Dyson Heppell and Joe Daniher have been chaired off. It was the ultimate time the previous Bombers captain performed, whereas the important thing Lions ahead went on to make the profitable grand closing his closing efficiency. He was being chaired off because it was his two hundredth.

Oh and the rating that night time? Brisbane gained by a stable 20 factors.

1h agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 8:39am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">No late adjustments tonight <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> 1h agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 8:36am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">This time final yr <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> After spherical 11 final season, Essendon have been flying. They have been in second place on the ladder, slightly below Sydney with eight wins, two losses and a draw.

In the meantime, there have been some issues over Brisbane, who have been Thirteenth-placed on the ladder with simply the 4 wins, six losses and one draw.

And everyone knows how their season completed: with the premiership. In the meantime, the Bombers missed out on finals with an Eleventh-placed completed.

All of this to say, it is a lengthy season of us.

1h agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 8:28am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Tsatas again in, Coleman nonetheless sidelined <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Listed here are the ins and out for tonight's conflict.

Essendon are brining again former No.5 choose Elijah Tsatas, together with rookies Archer Day-Wicks and Zak Johnson.

The threesome make their manner into the aspect with talls Ben McKay, Zach Reid and Kyle Langford all out injured.

For Brisbane, fan favorite Keidean Coleman is miss one other week as he is managed in his return from an ACL, whereas ruck Oscar McInerney continues to be out with soreness.

So, no adjustments for the Lions.

1h agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 8:05am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Massive day of reports popping out of HQ <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> In case you missed it, at this time the AFL introduced main adjustments at headquarters following months of drama.

AFL chief govt Andrew Dillon has restructured his govt group.

Laura Kane's AFL soccer operations function can be break up, and Tanya Hosch's departure has been confirmed amid sweeping govt adjustments at league headquarters.

(Getty) Hosch's place of inclusion and social coverage supervisor may even now not exist as a separate function as soon as the primary Indigenous member of the AFL govt leaves on June 6.

As an alternative, the prevailing company affairs portfolio will embody First Nations engagement and inclusion, in addition to media, communications and sustainability.

Learn extra right here.

1h agoThu 29 Could 2025 at 8:00am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">G'day <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Good night, footy followers, and welcome to tonight's AFL males's stay weblog for Brisbane and Essendon's conflict on the Gabba.