Revisiting the Brisbane Lions’ improbable 2001 premiership ahead of another Dons showdown
“If it bleeds, we can kill it.” Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews famously used this quote from the film Predator to inspire his side ahead of a 2001 mid-season clash against reigning premiers Essendon. History will tell us that the Lions caused an almighty upset that night, defeating the Bombers by 28 points and kick-starting a winning streak that would take them to a grand final showdown against the same side at the MCG on September 29. Going into the decider, Matthews had already...