Marvel Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 3 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 7:20 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday March 30, 2023 at 7:20 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Western Bulldogs vs Brisbane Lions Preview

Two rounds of footy hardly make up an entire season, but the pressure is beginning to mount on Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs following a pair of lacklustre losses.

The Dogs have scored 65 and 41 points in back-to-back losses to Melbourne and St Kilda so far, and while the usual household names are winning their fair share of the footy, its what the Bulldogs are doing with the Sherrin that remains the concern.

Offensively, the Dogs aren’t converting in front of the sticks, while on defence, they are allowing teams to rebound and score with ease.

Fitness concerns have also been called into question, the final ingredient heading into what most are calling a must-win game against the Lions on Thursday night.

Brisbane played a strong three quarters last week at the Gabba against the Dees, but once the lights went out, it was clear Chris Fagan’s side lacked focus and discipline conceding five goals in the remaining 12 minutes.

On the plus side, the Lions’ midfield resembled what it should, while they also smashed Melbourne in clearances 60-32.

Looking ahead, this is somewhat of a hoodoo game for Brisbane with their last win over the Bulldogs at Marvel coming way back in 2014.

To me, this game will be won and lost in the midfield, and if they don’t feel this way already, I think Bulldog fans will be wondering what could have been if Josh Dunkley didn’t depart for Brisbane during the trade period.

The Dogs have to show some effort this week. The season is already slipping away, but with the Lions typically receiving good support from their old Fitzroy fans at Marvel, I think they just sneak over the line here.

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