Brisbane v Sydney Preview, Gabba

In a game-of-the-round contender, the resurgent Brisbane Lions take on league leaders Sydney at the Gabba on Sunday afternoon. Brisbane has won their last six games of the season and find themselves inside the top four for the first time this season, heading into a crunch contest with Sydney, who has firmed as the flag favourites this season. The Lions will be without star forward Charlie Cameron for the next three weeks due to suspension, impacting Brisbane’s attacking stocks, with much of the onus falling on Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood this weekend. Brandon Starcevich should also return to defence from the concussion. Sydney returned to winning ways with a convincing victory over North Melbourne last week and was boosted by the return of star duo Callum Mills and Luke Parker for their first games of the season during the win at the SCG. Star Swan Isaac Heeney is also set to return after missing last week through suspension, while Harry Cunningham could also make his return. There’s every chance these two teams meet again come September, with this contest being a potential finals preview.

TIP: Brisbane by 4 points, Lachie Neale 25+ disposals