Gabba will play host to Saturday's Round 22 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 4:15 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Lions vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday August 9, 2025 at 4:15 pm

Where: Gabba

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Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans Preview

Brisbane will aim to cement a top-two finish when it welcomes a resurgent Sydney to the Gabba on Saturday afternoon. The Lions were in commanding form in last week’s 27-point triumph over Collingwood, with Logan Morris booting six goals and Lachie Neale orchestrating proceedings in midfield. However, a quad injury to Neale is a major blow, sidelining the Brownlow medallist for the rest of the home-and-away season.

While out of finals contention, Sydney has finished strongly, winning six of its past eight games. Injuries have shaped the Swans’ campaign, but they’ve continued to play with grit and discipline. Brisbane has enjoyed recent dominance in this matchup, including a stirring four-point comeback in Round 1—their fifth straight win over Sydney.

Even without Neale, the Lions’ Gabba fortress makes them hard to topple. Still, if the Swans carry their recent form north, they could make this contest far closer than the ladder positions indicate.