Gabba will play host to Saturday's Round 22 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and GWS Giants. The game kicks off at 1:45 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. GWS Giants game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 10, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Where: Gabba
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Brisbane Lions vs GWS Giants Odds
Brisbane Lions vs GWS Giants Preview
Theres arguably no hotter team in the competition at the moment than the Lions, and theyll be keen to make another big statement this weekend against a fellow contender.
Arguably the Giants havent been playing the most convincing style of footy, coming back from five goals down to beat Hawthorn, slugging it out against Melbourne, and beating the Suns on pure accuracy in front of goals.
The Lions smashed the Saints at the stoppages, and its been their bread and butter ever since their midseason turnaround.
GWS were forceful with their inside 50s late against the Hawks but were stagnant in generating useful transition for the most part.
Theres no area the Lions seem weak in at the moment, and since Round 15 they have only conceded over 90 once, and scored no less than 79, which still won them the game.
Defensively the Lions will need to shut down the Giants forward power, but other teams havent struggled too much, so its hard to see Brisbane doing so.
Earlier this year at Manuka, the Giants steamrolled the Lions by 54 points, crushing them with uncontested possession, which will be Brisbanes main focus to shut down on the small Gabba turf.
The Lions have won the past two games against the Giants at the Gabba, which broke a five-game losing streak before that point.
Theres a good chance the Giants will get a harsh reality check in this contest, and at the Gabba, that doesnt help their case.
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Brisbane Lions vs GWS Giants Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.28 odds.
Brisbane Lions vs GWS Giants Teams
LIONS
B: D.Zorko, H.Andrews, B.Starcevich
HB: D.Wilmot, R.Lester, J.Prior
C: J.Fletcher, W.Ashcroft, H.McCluggage
HF: C.Rayner, J.Daniher, J.Berry
F: C.Cameron, L.Morris, C.Ah Chee
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale – C
I/C: K.Lohmann, H.Smith, Z.Bailey, S.Brain, D.Joyce
EMG: D.Robertson, H.Sharp, D.Fort
IN: D.Joyce
OUT: B.Reville (Injured)
GIANTS
B: L.Ash, S.Taylor, C.Idun
HB: L.Whitfield, J.Buckley, H.Perryman
C: C.Ward, T.Green, F.Callaghan
HF: B.Daniels, A.Cadman, T.McMullin
F: D.Jones, J.Hogan, T.Greene – C
FOLL: L.Keeffe, J.Kelly, T.Bedford
I/C: X.O’Halloran, M.Gruzewski, J.Peatling, H.Himmelberg, H.Thomas
EMG: C.Stone, J.Leake, N.Haynes
IN: L.Keeffe, J.Kelly
OUT: K.Briggs (Managed), J.Fonti (Omitted)