We take a look at the key numbers behind Sunday’s clash between Sydney and Brisbane at the Gabba.
Head to Head
Played 31
Swans 19
Lions 11
Draw 1
Last Five
R7, 2014, Sydney Swans 18.15 (123) d Brisbane Lions 6.8 (44) at the Gabba
R6, 2013, Sydney Swans 17.13 (115) d Brisbane Lions 8.7 (55) at the SCG
R15, 2012, Sydney Swans 16.14 (110) d Brisbane Lions 9.9 (63) at the SCG
R24, 2011, Sydney Swans 18.11 (119) d Brisbane Lions 9.13 (67) at the SCG
R11, 2011, Sydney Swans 17.14 (116) d Brisbane Lions 7.9 (51) at the Gabba
Key Players
- Tom Rockliff finished with 30 disposals and 11 tackles against Sydney in Round 7 last season
- Lance Franklin has recorded 47 % of his disposals in the forward 50 this season – the highest percentage at the Swans.
- Tom Mitchell has averaged 28 disposals, 20 uncontested possessions and seven tackles per game in wins this season.
Take Note
- Sydney has won its past 10 games against the Lions, winning the inside 50 count by an average of 15 in each of these games.
- The Swans have recorded 16% of their goals from beyond the 50 metre arc this season – the highest percentage of any side.
- Brisbane has won just 15% of offensive one-on-one contests this season – the lowest percentage recorded by any side.
