Lions set to avoid spoon after stunning flat Dogs
September 5, 2015 4:30 PM
WESTERN Bulldogs forward Stewart Crameri suffered a knee injury and the Brisbane Lions will likely avoid the wooden spoon after their upset eight-point victory at the Gabba on Saturday afternoon.
Despite losing 19.16 (130) to 19.8 (122), the Bulldogs wrapped up sixth place and will host a final against Adelaide next weekend.
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However they will have to monitor the fitness of forward Crameri, who was subbed off late in the third quarter after clashing legs with young Lion Harris Andrews in a marking contest.
He was taken off by trainers and sat out the entire final term.
The victory was a fitting farewell for departing Lion Jed Adcock, who was hugely instrumental in the upset, kicking four goals.
"It's a great way to finish, isn't it? Lions coach Justin Leppitsch said.
"He's been a valuable member of our footy club. We sent him off in the right way."
It was a thrilling contest that swung wildly in the first three quarters and had 12 lead changes before the Lions finally clung on.
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The 38-goal contest was just the second time in six years that both teams topped 120 points and was the highest-scoring match at the Gabba in a decade.
Adcock kicked four, as did Josh Green, while Stefan Martin was the best player afield with 32 disposals, 50 hit-outs and seven marks.
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