Gabba will play host to Friday's Round 23 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Lions vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday August 19, 2022 at 7:50 pm
Where: Gabba
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Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne Demons Preview
What a game to kick off the final round of the home and away season.
Brisbane are definitely a tough team to beat at home but I’m a little surprised to see them open as favourites this week.
They’ve failed most of their big tests this season and it doesn’t give me a lot of confidence that they’ll pass this final test against Melbourne.
When these two teams met earlier this year Melbourne demolished the Lions.
$1.96 seems like a great price for the Dees and I’m happy to get on.
Betting Update:
Really interesting game. Earlier in the week I said $1.96 was a great price for Melbourne. They’re now out to $2.05 which is even better.
Brisbane have shortened into $1.78 which is a little surprising but we’ll soon find out if it pays dividends.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $2.05 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bayley Fritsch at $9.00.
Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne Demons Teams
LIONS
B: Gardiner, Payne, Rich
HB: Starcevich, Andrews, Coleman
C: Bailey, Zorko, McCluggage
HF: Rayner, Hipwood, McCarthy
F: McStay, Daniher, Cameron
FOLL: McInerney, Neale, J.Berry
I/C: Lyons, Prior, Mathieson, Answerth
EMG: Lohmann, Robinson, Fort, Lester
IN: Nil
OUT: Lester (sub)
DEMONS
B: Petty, Lever, Salem
HB: Rivers, May, Hibberd
C: Melksham, Oliver, Langdon
HF: Sparrow, Brown, Fritsch
F: Neal-Bullen, Jackson, Pickett
FOLL: Gawn, Viney, Petracca
I/C: Harmes, Spargo, Brayshaw, Hunt
EMG: Bedford, Bowey, Jordon, Smith
IN: Nil
OUT: Jordon (omitted)
