The Lions defeat the Crows by 21.18 (144) to 13.13 (91) in AFL semi-final Reigning premiers to meet Hawks in preliminary final at the MCG Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Seven scintillating minutes set the tone as the Brisbane Lions kept their AFL three-peat hopes alive with a 53-point defeat of Adelaide at the Gabba. The Lions, chasing a third straight premiership, will face Hawthorn in an MCG preliminary final after a rollicking 21.18 (144) to 13.13 (91) Saturday night semi-final triumph. Continue reading...