Swans crush reigning premiers Brisbane by 53 points in qualifying final after chair declared season "torpedoed"

Sydney beat reigning premiers Brisbane 21.15 (141) to 13.10 (88) in the second qualifying final at the SCG on 5 September 2026 — a 53-point margin that books the Swans a home preliminary final. The win came weeks after Sydney's own club chair declared the season "torpedoed." Sydney kicked six goals before Brisbane's Lachie Neale touched the ball. Coach Dean Cox had stars resting by the last quarter. Brisbane drops to a semi-final against 2025 minor premiers Adelaide.