Brisbane Lions Lose Key Defenders to Suspensions

It's March 10th in Adelaide, let's get into the news.

Brisbane Lions are heading into their big clash with Sydney Swann's short two-key defenders.

The AFL Tribunal upheld Bands on Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardner, leaving the reigning

premieres vulnerable at the back.

Andrews copped the three-match suspension for careless striking with high contact and

severe impact during last week's loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Gardner will miss the Saturday night game at the SCG after his one-match ban for striking

was also confirmed.

This double hit comes at a tough time, as Brisbane also sits out Huma Cluggage with the

calf injury in Zach Bailey, who accepted his own one-match ban.

For striking, the Lions pushed hard at the Tribunal, claiming Andrews was just shepherding

and Gardner's contact was a push with low impact.

But officials rule both incidents involved forceful strikes that went beyond acceptable play.

Now the team scrambles to shore up defense against Sydney's potent attack, testing their

depth in this early season's showdown.

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