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Brisbane Lions Secure Convincing AFL Victory Over Essendon

The Brisbane Lions recorded a 149-59 win against Essendon in Toyota AFL Premiership Round 18 at The Gabba on July 12, 2026.

By Brisbane Sport Desk · Published 20 July 2026

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Brisbane Lions Secure Convincing AFL Victory Over Essendon
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Brisbane Lions defeated Essendon 149-59 in Toyota AFL Premiership Round 18 on July 12, 2026 at The Gabba. This result stands out among recent local fixtures as the clearest headline performance from a Brisbane club.

Context for the Result

The match occurred during a period with several Brisbane teams in action across different codes. Brisbane Tigers recorded a 30-16 win against Souths Logan Magpies in QRL Men Round 17 on July 11, 2026 at Totally Workwear Stadium, while other local sides posted mixed outcomes the same weekend.

Local Venues in Focus

The Gabba hosted the AFL fixture, a venue regularly used for Brisbane Lions home games. Additional results included matches at Totally Workwear Stadium for the QRL contest and Northside Indoor Sports Centre for the NBL1 North Men Round 13 game on July 12, 2026 where Brisbane Capitals defeated Northside Wizards 100-88.

Key Performance Details

The Lions' 149-59 scoreline against Essendon provides the primary statistic from the verified results. Other games showed Sherwood QAFL Seniors losing 83-102 to Aspley QAFL Seniors in TPIL Lawyers QAFL Men Round 14 on July 11, 2026 and University of Queensland QAFLW Seniors losing 3-79 to Bond University QAFLW Seniors in Bond University QAFLW Women Round 12 on July 11, 2026.

Next Steps for Supporters

Supporters can follow ongoing rounds through official club channels and venue listings such as those referenced at thegabba.com.au. Further fixtures will continue across AFL, QRL, QAFL and NBL1 North competitions in the coming weeks.

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