Gabba will play host to Sunday's Round 8 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns. The game kicks off at 7:10 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast Suns game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 5, 2024 at 7:10 pm
Where: Gabba
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Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns Odds
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns Preview
The Lions have entered full crisis mode, sitting at 2-5, they simply cant afford to lose that often anymore.
The Suns are still trying to convince the competition they are genuinely serious about playing finals football.
Too often they dominate at home but go on to show no interstate presence.
Whilst this isnt interstate, its certainly on the road, and against the Lions who amazingly are winless at their fortress, it is a non-negotiable for the Suns to win this.
The Lions look to have issues all between the ears. The talent isnt decreasing and they continue to have moments of their best.
Their worst is a different story, and plays them out of games, ranking in the bottom four for disposal efficiency, along with the Suns, and last in the competition for goal efficiency.
Gold Coast have let themselves down against quality opposition in the turnover department, ranking second in the league for average turnovers per game.
Theyre continuing to establish a system with the emerging young core, and in a contest like this, the ability of the youth to execute their role with go a long way to securing a win.
The Lions have seemed hopeless at times with their offensive presence, whilst the Suns are building on the King and Walter combo up forward, with some consistent forward productivity from their midfielders as well.
The Lions lose this and its season over, thats including a sniff at finals. The Suns lose and they cement the role of finals pretenders for the rest of the year.
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Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.46 odds.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns Teams
LIONS
B: B.Starcevich, J.Payne, R.Lester
HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews – C, D.Gardiner
C: J.Fletcher, C.Rayner, J.Berry
HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage
F: L.McCarthy, J.Daniher, D.Zorko
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale
I/C (FROM): K.Lohmann, L.Morris, J.Lyons, H.Sharp, C.McKenna, B.Reville, N.Answerth
IN: O.McInerney, L.Morris, J.Lyons, H.Sharp, B.Reville
OUT: J.Tunstill (Omitted), C.Ah Chee (Injured)
SUNS
B: S.Collins, C.Ballard, J.Lukosius
HB: W.Powell, S.Flanders, M.Andrew
C: B.Fiorini, T.Miller, S.Clohesy
HF: J.Rogers, M.Rowell, T.Berry
F: J.Walter, B.King, B.Ainsworth
FOLL: J.Witts – C, N.Anderson, W.Graham
I/C (FROM): R.Atkins, A.Sexton, N.Holman, S.Day, E.Read, D.Swallow, J.Jeffrey
IN: A.Sexton, E.Read, B.Long, J.Jeffrey
OUT: B.Humphrey (Managed)