Marvel Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 18 AFL game between Carlton and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Carlton vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday July 10, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Carlton vs Brisbane Lions Preview

Brisbane will look to solidify its top-four position when it faces a struggling Carlton side at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. The Lions have turned Docklands into a happy hunting ground, winning 11 of their last 13 outings at the venue—including their past three by an average margin of nearly 58 points.

That doesn’t bode well for the Blues, who are under mounting pressure following three consecutive defeats, each by an average of 39 points. The heat is intensifying on coach Michael Voss, and memories of their 2024 Elimination Final collapse—when they trailed Brisbane 60-0 at halftime before falling 99-71—are still fresh.

Dayne Zorko was instrumental that night, and with Brisbane having won six of their past seven encounters with Carlton, the Lions look primed to deepen the Blues’ woes and continue their charge toward September.

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