AFL LIVE: Brisbane Lions, Adelaide Crows fight for preliminary final spot against Hawthorn
The Brisbane Lions’ three-peat efforts will go on the line at the Gabba and coach Chris Fagan has backed Hugh McCluggage to have an impact despite an injury-hit season.
The two-time defending AFL premiers were walloped by and under-manned Sydney at the SCG, setting up a sudden death semi-final against Adelaide on Saturday.
McCluggage, returning from a three-week absence due to a calf injury, was one of many to have their colours lowered against the Swans.
An All-Australian last season, the co-captain has played just 14 games - winning seven - in this campaign.
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