Saturday’s AFL 2018 Round 18 match is between Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows. The opening kick is set to commence at 19:25 local time with the game to be played at Gabba. The away team Adelaide Crows are the favourites for the match.
View our preview and teams for the game between Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows.
When: 19:25 | Saturday 21/07/2018
Where: Gabba
Preview:
The 16th placed Brisbane Lions are the only unbeaten team over the last three weeks and they have the most exciting combination of young talent assembled together in the competition.
I really like the mix of the Lions’ young v older players that they have playing together, it’s a good mix.
Despite Brisbane’s good form of late, I think the Crows will end the Lions’ winning streak with the experienced players they have back in the team.
Last week, the Crows were able to score heavily off Geelong’s turnovers meaning their pressure was up.
Rory Sloane and Rory Atkins back in helped their ball movement
KEY BATTLE: Rory Sloane v Dayne Beams
Both players are so important to their team in the midfield.
The Verdict
Adelaide, even without captain Taylor Walker should get the better of the young Lions.
The Crows lead the Lions 9-2 since 2010.
Unibet Odds:
Brisbane Lions at $2.30
Adelaide Crows at $1.63
Odds:
Tip: Adelaide Crows at $1.62
Value Bet: First Goal Scorer: Joshua Jenkins at $9.00
More Info:
Teams:
Brisbane Lions: 
B: Robertson, McStay, Gardiner
HB: Rich, Walker, Witherden
C: Taylor, Robinson, Zorko
HF: Rayner, Cutler, McCluggage
F: Christensen, Hipwood, Lester
FOLL: Martin, Berry, Beams
I/C: Cox, Mathieson, Barrett, McInerney
EMG: Bastinac, Bailey, Ballenden, Frost
Unchanged
Adelaide Crows: 
B: Doedee, Talia, Keath
HB: Brown, Kelly, Laird
C: Milera, Gibbs, Seedsman
HF: Knight, McGovern, Lynch
F: Betts, Jenkins, Murphy
FOLL: Jacobs, Crouch, Sloane
I/C: Greenwood, Gallucci, Atkins, Cheney
EMG: Ellis-Yolmen, Wilson, Fogarty, Poholke
IN: Talia, McGovern
OUT: Walker, Hartigan
AFL News:
The AFL tribunal has found Adelaide star Bryce Gibbs not guilty of rough conduct.
Gibbs risked a $3000 fine by going to the tribunal for the bump that collected Geelong captain Joel Selwood.
Fremantle youngster Ryan Nyhuis was referred directly to the tribunal for the tackle that concussed Port Adelaide star Robbie Gray and his case is up next.
