AFL round nine 2026, scores, results, odds, stats and start time from the Gabba

Before the match, Lions coach Chris Fagan read his side the riot act over the potential for them to take the Blues too easily.

The Lions have headed his words in this first half, and they could have been three or four goals even further ahead if not for some errant kicking for goal.

Zac Williams looks to have rolled his ankle late in the term. He doesn’t look great so we will see if he returns in the second half or not.

“This could really open up in the second half,” Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend Jason Dunstall said on Kayo Sports.

Meanwhile, Garry Lyon couldn’t help but take a good-natured crack at the old, dark navy Blues.

“At least they don’t have to worry about being up at half-time,” Lyon said on Kayo.