Gabba will play host to Friday's Round 14 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and St Kilda Saints. The game kicks off at 7:40 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. St Kilda Saints game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday June 14, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Where: Gabba
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Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Odds
Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Preview
Theres a slight heartbeat for the Lions, who showed why they can be feared with a dominant win over the Dogs at Marvel last week.
Their opponents, the Saints, notched up a prototype Ross Lyon win, beating the Suns scoring 51 points.
Fair to say that score wont win them the game this week, heading to the Gabba, which hasnt been as daunting for opposition as it has been in recent years.
The clear discrepancy is in the midfield, where the Lions clearance dominance should provide the base for a considerable amount of inside 50 entries to break the Saints defence.
Inside 50 for the Saints they need to be prepared to pounce on the loose ball, similar to how they worked against the Suns where they were effective at ground level through the likes of Higgins and Butler.
There does need to be more reliance on their midfielders to hit the scoreboard, as their forward presence simply hasnt been enough, only averaging 70 points per game.
Brisbanes poise and control at the Gabba should give them moments of dominance, enough to secure the four points.
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Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.14 odds.
Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Teams
LIONS
B: D.Zorko, J.Payne, R.Lester
HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews, B.Starcevich
C: J.Fletcher, C.Rayner, J.Berry
HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage
F: K.Lohmann, J.Daniher, Z.Bailey
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale – C
I/C: C.Ah Chee, L.Morris, C.McKenna, B.Reville, N.Answerth
EMG: D.Robertson, D.Fort, D.Joyce
No changes
SAINTS
B: J.Battle, Z.Cordy, C.Wilkie
HB: A.Schoenmaker, R.Bonner, J.Sinclair
C: B.Hill, M.Windhager, M.Wood
HF: D.Butler, L.Henry, M.Owens
F: J.Higgins, M.King, A.Caminiti
FOLL: R.Marshall, J.Steele – C, P.Dow
I/C: Z.Jones, S.Ross, H.Clark, D.Wilson, C.Sharman
EMG: R.Byrnes, B.Paton, T.Campbell
IN: Z.Cordy, A.Schoenmaker, Z.Jones, C.Sharman
OUT: D.Howard (Injured), J.Webster (Injured), N.Wanganeen-Milera (Managed), T.Membrey (Omitted)