Live: Lions lead Swans early in close contest at the Gabba (opens original article in a new tab)

Brisbane Lions host Sydney Swans in a high-stakes AFL Round 16 match with both teams having strong attacking capabilities but differing defensive strengths.

• Brisbane Lions face Sydney Swans at Gabba in Round 16 with both teams having strong attacking stats
• Sydney returns key players Errol Gulden and Tom McCartin for the match
• Swans have the best defensive record in the league, conceding 78.4 points per game