Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions preview, tips, odds and teams – 2014 AFL Round 23

The fifth game on Saturday for AFL Round 23 is between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions. The opening bounce is set to commence at 7:40 PM with the game to be played at Simonds Stadium. The favourite for the match is home team Geelong Cats. View our preview and teams for the game between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions.

Round: Round 23 , August 30, 2014 , 7:40 PM
Stadium: Simonds Stadium
Weather: 18° Sunny.

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Preview:

THE CATS and Lions round out the home and away season at opposite ends of the ladder. Chris Scott’s team, which lost to Hawthorn last weekend, has already secured a top-four position and will be aiming to tune up for what is set to be a tough finals campaign. In contrast, this will be the last game for Justin Leppitsch’s young side for the year. Given the Lions’ terrible start to the season, they have probably exceeded expectations by winning seven games, and they will be hoping to head into the off-season on the back of another solid showing.

LAST FIVE TIMES

R2, 2014, Geelong 13.15 (93) d Brisbane 10.8 (68) at the Gabba
R23, 2013, Geelong 15.22 (112) d Brisbane 17.9 (111) at Simonds Stadium
R13, 2013, Brisbane 15.13 (103) d Geelong 14.14 (98) at the Gabba
R5, 2012, Geelong 12.7 (79) d Brisbane 4.17 (41) at the Gabba
R17, 2011, Geelong 20.13 (133) d Brisbane 15.14 (104) at the Gabba

THE SIX POINTS

1. Steve Johnson was best on ground in the Cats’ win over the Lions in round two. Johnson gathered 37 disposals and laid 10 tackles. Pearce Hanley had 32 touches for the Lions.

2. Geelong has taken the most marks inside 50 of any club this season. The Cats average 13.6 marks inside 50 per game. Key forward Tom Hawkins has taken 79 of them.

3. The Cats continue to struggle when it comes to clearances. They are ranked 18th in the competition, with an average of 33.1 per game.

4. The Lions lead the Cats this season when it comes to kicking for goal. Their accuracy is 48.5 per cent, while the Cats are going at 46.7 per cent.

5. The Brisbane Lions last won at Simonds Stadium in round 6, 2003.

6. Geelong midfielder Josh Caddy was 333rd in the Official AFL Player Ratings, brought to you by Gatorade, after round 17. Some good form in recent weeks has elevated him to 297th.

Teams:

GEELONG
B Mitch Brown, Harry Taylor, Tom Lonergan.
HB Andrew Mackie, Jared Rivers, Corey Enright.
C Cameron Guthrie, Joel Selwood, James Kelly.
HF Travis Varcoe, Josh Walker, Jordan Murdoch.
F Jimmy Bartel, Tom Hawkins, Mathew Stokes.
Fol Mark Blicavs, Josh Caddy, Mitch Duncan.
I/C George Horlin-Smith, Lincoln McCarthy, Billie Smedts, Jackson Thurlow.
Emg Jed Bews, Darcy Lang, Jackson Sheringham..
In Mitch Brown, Josh Walker, George Horlin-Smith, Lincoln McCarthy, Billie Smedts.
Out Hamish McIntosh (Managed), Shane Kersten (Hamstring), Brad Hartman (adductor), Steven Motlop (managed), Allen Christensen (managed).

BRISBANE LIONS
B Darcy Gardiner, Justin Clarke, Jed Adcock.
HB Zac O’Brien, Joel Patfull, Rohan Bewick.
C Claye Beams, Tom Rockliff, Sam Mayes.
HF James Aish, Josh Green, Dayne Zorko.
F Jordon Bourke, Matthew Leuenberger, Daniel McStay.
Fol Stefan Martin, Pearce Hanley, Jack Crisp.
I/C Daniel Merrett, Lewis Taylor, Jonathan Freeman, Jackson Paine.
Emg Nick Robertson, Ryan Lester, Mitch Golby..
In Zac O’Brien, Jordon Bourke, Matthew Leuenberger, Jackson Paine.
Out Matt Maguire (Ankle), Michael Close (Omitted), Ryan Harwood (Foot), Ashley McGrath (Retired).
New Jordon Bourke.

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