We take a look at Saturday afternoons (18/5/2019) AFL Week 9 match which is between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday May 18, 2:10pm
Where: The Gabba
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Preview:
This looks to be the highlight game between two massive finals sleepers.
Brisbane’s rollercoaster season hit a low point last week falling by 16-points to the Dogs in Ballarat. Chris Fagan’s side was dominated in the cold and rainy conditions, particularly in the backline as Aaron Naughton walked away with a handy three-goal bag.
Adelaide crept up to ninth on the ladder after securing their fourth straight win last week – a blowout 20-point victory over Port in Showdown 46. Suddenly Adelaide looks a serious premiership threat, and if Tom Lynch and Taylor Walker can continue to find form in front of the posts, there’s no telling just how far the Crows might soar.
Don Pyke’s side has won seven straight over the Lions dating back to 2012, which calls the market into question this week. The Crows left The Gabba with a thrilling five-point win last year, and if Brisbane fails to turn up in the third quarter like they did last week, the Lions could be in some trouble.
Brisbane are 3-1 as the home favourite over the last 12 months, and while The Gabba has become a fortress for the Lions this season, they’ll need to be at their best this week against a Crows side that ranks fourth in effective disposals.
Adelaide has shown tremendous grit over the last month, and if they can win the hardball and keep it in inside 50, they should have no problems evading Brisbane’s pressure through the midfield.
Odds:
Tip: Adelaide Crows at $2.05
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Lachie Neale at $36.00
Teams:
LIONS
B: Hodge, Andrews, Rich
HB: Witherden, Gardiner. Robinson
C: Berry, Neale, McCluggage
HF: Rayner, Hipwood, McCarthy
F: Cameron, McStay, McInerney
FOLL: Martin, Zorko, Lyons
I/C: Walker, Hinge, Mathieson, Answerth
EMG: Christensen, Lester, Ballenden, Smith
IN: Walker, Hinge, Mathieson
OUT: Lester (Omitted), Bailey (Injured), Cutler (Omitted)
CROWS
B: Keath, Talia, Brown
HB: Laird, Hartigan, Kelly
C: Mackay, Ellis-Yolmen, Smith
HF: Lynch, Walker, Jones
F: Greenwood, Himmelberg, Betts
FOLL: O’Brien, Crouch, Sloane
I/C: Crouch, Gallucci, Atkins, Murphy
EMG: Knight, Gibbs, McHenry, Hunter
IN: Jones
OUT: Knight (Omitted)
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change