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There were emotional scenes post-match as Lions players and officials all got around Crows skipper Jordan Dawson, who returned to the field after the tragic passing of his brother.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe love he has been given from the whole football community. That\u2019s a lovely sight from Chris Fagan,\u201d Fox Footy caller Anthony Hudson said post-match.<\/p>\n
\u201cTook a huge effort for him to get to the footy last week and to play again today and produce the performance he did. <\/p>\n
\u201cIncredible from the Adelaide captain.\u201d<\/p>\n
The win saw Brisbane improve to 4-3 and now sit just a game outside the top four ahead of Marvel Stadium clash with Essendon.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile the Crows fell to 3-4 as they prepare for an intriguing Showdown with Port Adelaide next week.<\/p>\n
The 3-2-1 (what we learned) ….<\/p>\n
3. \u2018BREATHTAKING\u2019 LIONS\u2019 BIG FLEX<\/p>\n
A fair old flex from the Lions at their home fortress. <\/p>\n
After they\u2019d been below their best in recent weeks including a shock loss to Melbourne at the Melbourne in Round 6, Brisbane got back to some of its best in a scary reminder to the rest of the competition. <\/p>\n
The Lions stacked on four goals to close the first half and never looked back from that point including a dominant seven-major third term. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we\u2019re seeing with the very good teams \u2026 they\u2019re able to capitalise when they get momentum,\u201d Saints great Nick Dal Santo said at half-time. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s breathtaking, it happens in the blink of an eye and it almost happens out of nowhere.\u201d<\/p>\n
The home side\u2019s midfield got to work to dominate contested possessions (+22) and inside 50 territory (+21), while it was scoring at will went it went inside 50. <\/p>\n
Brisbane was playing all the hits including its star midfield, led by Lachie Neale, Josh Dunkley and the Ashcroft brothers firing, while Zac Bailey and Charlie Cameron combined for seven goals up forward. <\/p>\n
Nicks reveals Dawson’s emotional ordeal | 05:40<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a dominant display\u2026 (Chris Fagan) wasn\u2019t happy at all with the way his players went about it in recent weeks,\u201d Lions champion Alastair Lynch said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a clinic pretty much after quarter time.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe way they\u2019ve got clearances sorted out, contested ball a massive discrepancy.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir usual names like Lachie Neale, Will Ashcroft, Levi Ashroft getting involved.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lynch noted that recruits Sam Draper and Oscar Allen were really starting to find their feet, while their stars returning from injury had meshed back in with aplomb. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe most pleasing aspect from the fan\u2019s point of view is they\u2019re seeing the likes of Sam Draper come into this squad and make a huge difference,\u201d the Lions great added.<\/p>\n
\u201cOscar Allen over recent weeks has been a focal point up forward as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe tend to forget about Linc McCarthy having two years on the sidelines with a couple of ACLs. Keidean Coleman has slotted beautifully back in after not playing for a couple of years.\u201d<\/p>\n
2. EMOTIONAL SCENES IN DAWSON\u2019S RETURN<\/p>\n
Jordan Dawson made an emotional return to the field on Sunday after the tragic passing of his brother. <\/p>\n
Dawson was one of Adelaide\u2019s best with 28 disposals and two goals as he did just about everything he could to inspire his side.<\/p>\n
It included a goal in the second term assisted by Taylor Walker as Dawson kissed his black armband in an emotional moment between the two.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a fantastic moment, well done to Tex Walker. He understands the situation, the opportunity to be selfless, to give one to the skipper,\u201d Saints great Nick Dal Santo said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat says a lot, it speaks about how much people are loved within football clubs and how special places and people can be within those four walls.\u201d <\/p>\n
Commentators blast umpiring decision | 02:09<\/p>\n
Dawson was overcome with emotion post-match as Brisbane players and coach Chris Fagan showed their support to the 29-year old.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s emotional for Jordan Dawson to be back out there playing after the trauma he has gone through,\u201d Fox Footy caller Anthony Hudson said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe love he has been given rom the whole football community. That\u2019s a lovely sight from Chris Fagan.<\/p>\n
\u201cTook a huge effort for him to get to the footy last week and to play again today and produce the performance he did. <\/p>\n
\u201cIncredible from Adelaide captain.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lions star Zac Bailey added: \u201cHe\u2019s obviously been going through a bit of a tough time at the moment. <\/p>\n
\u201cI think the AFL world does a pretty good job of getting around people like that and you can see that right now with the way they\u2019re embracing him.\u201d<\/p>\n
1. \u2018LIT IT UP\u2019: CHARLIE BOUNCES BACK TO HIS BEST<\/p>\n
After a \u201cdisappointing\u201d 2025, at least by his standards, Charlie Cameron is back to his best. <\/p>\n
Theveteran small forward kicked four goals against his old sideon Sunday to continue his strong campaign as the Lions\u2019 leading goalkicker. <\/p>\n
It takes Cameron\u2019s season tally to 16 majors \u2014 half of his entire return from last season. <\/p>\n
And not only is \u2018Take Me Home, Country Roads\u2019 getting a good run around the Gabba again, Cameron is generally playing with more energy and excitement.<\/p>\n
Ross gives King update after huge win | 06:03<\/p>\n
\u201cCharlie Cameron just lit it up. He\u2019s been in some really good touch this year,\u201d Lions great Alastair Lynch said.<\/p>\n
\u201cProbably came off a disappointing year last season. But with the faith put in him from Chris Fagan (he\u2019s bounced back).<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is what we want to see from Charlie Cameron \u2013 and we did see it most of last year, even though he wasn\u2019t hitting the scoreboard.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s getting up behind the ball and looking very dangerous when he runs into space.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou just can\u2019t catch him when he gets north of the ball.<\/p>\n
\u201cChris Fagan would be rapt with what his star forward and ex-Adelaide player is doing today.\u201d<\/p>\n