Greater Western Sydney v Brisbane Lions (2024 AFL semi-final)

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Greater Western Sydney v Brisbane Lions (2024 AFL semi-final)

The term "Lions vs Giants" refers to a sports matchup between two teams using these nicknames, most notably in Australian rules football and American football. In the Australian Football League (AFL), it involves the Brisbane Lions and the Greater Western Sydney Giants, while in the National Football League (NFL), it features the Detroit Lions and the New York Giants.

This matchup gained significant attention due to a historic AFL semi-final on September 14, 2024, where the Brisbane Lions mounted the largest semifinal comeback in league history. After trailing by 44 points, they defeated the Giants by 5 points in a game widely considered one of the greatest finals ever played. Brisbane later secured the 2024 premiership, their first since 2003, adding to the match's legendary status.

Recently, the Lions-Giants rivalry has resurfaced in news headlines, but in the context of the NFL. Multiple sports outlets have published analysis pieces and highlights following a November 2025 overtime game where the Detroit Lions defeated the New York Giants. Coverage included player performance takeaways, game highlights, and special event reports such as halftime activities, reflecting ongoing fan and media interest in this cross-league pairing.

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