Brisbane's Statement of Intent: A Warning to the Rest of the AFL The Brisbane Lions' 67 point thrashing of Hawthorn on Friday night sent shockwaves through the Australian Football League, leaving many in awe of their dominance.
The manner in which they dismantled the Hawks was a stark reminder that Chris Fagan's team is not to be underestimated.
Brisbane adapted their game plan to counter Hawthorn's strong attacking prowess, employing a more defensive minded approach that paid dividends in a crushing 18. 17 (125) to 8. 10 (58) victory.