Despite leading by 11 points at the first change, Adelaide were outclassed and outmuscled by a much more desperate Lions team, who kicked 14 goals to 5 after quarter time to win for just the second time this season.
The win continued the Lions AFL recovery since Jonathan Brown's return to the side
Brisbane were dominant throughout the 15.11 (101) to 8.13 (61) win after a shaky first quarter, outplaying their hosts in the midfield skirmishes while their defence easily outmarked all comers, thanks to inspired performances from Daniel Merritt (11 marks, 17 disposals) and Mitch Clark.
Clark ran the show with 22 touches and two goals while Ashley McGrath (four goals), Todd Banfield (three) and Bryce Retzlaff (two) made hay in front of goal in the Adelaide sun.
The win is Brisbane's second on the trot as the Lions continue to rediscover their form after Brown returned from a facial injury lay-off in last week's win over the Kangaroos.
It lifts Brisbane off the bottom of the ladder, having a better for-and-against than Queensland rival Gold Coast, while the Crows remain in 13th spot.
FINAL SCORE
Brisbane: 15.11 (101) - A McGrath 4, T Banfield 3, B Retzlaff 2, M Clark 2, D Rich, J O'Brien, L Power, T Collier
Adelaide: 8.13 (61) - B Smith, C Knights, M Wright, N van Berlo, P Dangerfield, R Henderson, S Jacobs, T Walker
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