Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions, Round 1 2002
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD | 2.3 15 | 8.8 56 | 8.12 60 | 12.15 87 |
| BRI | 3.2 20 | 5.3 33 | 11.6 72 | 17.8 110 |
Brisbane storm back from 29 down to beat Sydney
Brisbane 17.8 (110) beat Sydney 12.15 (87) at SCG in Round 1, a 23-point win after trailing by 29.
Justin Leppitsch kicked five goals for Brisbane and Jason Akermanis three; Barry Hall kicked four for Sydney.
Jason Akermanis led the way with 26 disposals, three goals and 7 clearances.
A run of nine straight goals from the second quarter to the last turned a 28-point deficit into a 25-point lead.
Sydney won the clearances 48–40 but kicked 12.15.
In context
- Brisbane have now beaten Sydney 5 times in a row.
- Brisbane’s 17th win in a row, going back to last season.




