Adelaide Oval will play host to Sunday's Round 9 AFL game between Adelaide Crows and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 4:00 pm with Adelaide Crows heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Adelaide Crows vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday May 12, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Where: Adelaide Oval

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Adelaide Crows vs Brisbane Lions Odds

Adelaide Crows vs Brisbane Lions Preview

Both sides sit in an extremely similar position in 2024, failing to live up to their promise, but still managing to keep up with the top eight.

This is a major top-eight deciding game for both sides, with a loss really making things difficult for the rest of the year, whilst a win just continues to build some hope.

The Lions look battered and bruised after their Q-clash win against the Suns and will need a lot to go right on the road.

The Crows aren’t ultra-convincing in their performances, but they’re super-efficient when it matters which gets them over the line.

Their win against the Power was all about their quick breaks in transition, moving it into an open inside 50 where they found success out the back.

It’s a pretty simple equation for the Lions. Set up behind the ball and you’ll have success.

The Lions need to capitalise on their stronger contested bodies at the stoppage and if they’re to break even in the middle, they’ve got the forward timber to kick a winning score.

The Crows did concede 23 scoring shots last week, which is still an issue for their defensive unit in preventing scoring shots from inside 50 entries.

The Lions injury toll will prove too costly and whilst they’ll be able to compete, it’s against the odds at a hard ground to win at.

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Adelaide Crows vs Brisbane Lions Tip

Adelaide Crows vs Brisbane Lions Teams

CROWS

B: D.Curtin, J.Butts, C.Jones

HB: J.Worrell, M.Keane, M.Michalanney

C: M.Hinge, J.Soligo, J.Dawson – C

HF: L.Sholl, T.Walker, J.Rachele

F: E.Himmelberg, D.Fogarty, I.Rankine

FOLL: R.O’Brien, R.Laird, B.Keays

I/C (FROM): S.Berry, L.Nankervis, B.Smith, C.Burgess, N.McHenry, M.Crouch, L.Murphy

IN: S.Berry, C.Burgess, L.Murphy

OUT: Nil

LIONS

B: D.Zorko, J.Payne, R.Lester

HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews, C.McKenna

C: J.Fletcher, C.Rayner, J.Berry

HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage

F: K.Lohmann, J.Daniher, B.Reville

FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale – C

I/C (FROM): C.Ah Chee, L.Morris, J.Lyons, J.Prior, H.Sharp, S.Brain, D.Joyce

IN: C.Ah Chee, J.Lyons, J.Prior, D.Fort, S.Brain, D.Joyce

OUT: D.Gardiner (Injured), L.McCarthy (Injured), N.Answerth (Injured)