The Brisbane Lions VFL side have won consecutive games for the first time in 2025, defeating Sandringham by 49 points on Saturday.
A five-goal outing from Will McLachlan ensured the Lions would run out 13.15 (93) to 5.14 (44) winners.
After withstanding an early Zebras onslaught where the Lions conceding only four points, McLachlan booted back-to-back majors to take an early lead.
Despite losing the inside 50 count for the quarter, the Lions managed to keep Sandringham goalless as Conor McKenna kicked his first goal for the afternoon to hold a 15-point advantage at quarter-time.
Darragh Joyce was a standout throughout the game gathering 32 disposals and 18 marks to be one of the Lions best on the day.
Deven Robertson and Reece Torrent formed a nice one, two punch in the midfield collecting 32 and 23 possessions respectively.
Robertson shone with seven tackles, five marks and seven clearances to lead the midfield.
Draftee Ty Gallop got things underway in the second, grabbing the ball out of the ruck to boot his first as he shared the ruck duties with Brandon Ryan throughout the contest.
Curtis McCarthy bagged his first major at VFL level, selling some candy on the way to slotting his only goal for the contest.
McLachlan kicked his third while Torrent nailed a running goal from just inside 50 before McKenna’s second saw the Lions lead by 42 points at the main break.
Luke Beecken rebounded nicely off half-back while Tom Doedee continued to build his confidence, with a strong showing as part of a stingy Lions defence.
McLachlan’s fourth kickstarted the second half before two Zebra goals in a row gave the home side a chance to mount a comeback.
Darcy Craven booted his only goal for the afternoon to keep Sandringham at bay taking a 43-point lead into three quarter time.
Three goals in the final term put the game beyond doubt as McLachlan bagged five before Ryan was rewarded for his hard work with a goal along with Youi Brisbane Lions Academy member Fergus McFadyen.
The Lions return home next week to take on the Gold Coast SUNS for the first QClash of the year at Brighton Homes Arena.
Final Score
Brisbane 13.15 (93) def Sandringham 5.13 (43)
Goals: McLachlan 5, McKenna 2, Torrent, Ryan, McFadyen, Craven, McCarthy, Gallop
Best: McLachlan, Doedee, Ryan, Shadeau, Robertson, McKenna
