Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Tips, Odds and Teams – 2018 AFL Round 20

Saturday’s AFL 2018 Round 20 match is between Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne Kangaroos. The opening kick is set to commence at 14:10 local time with the game to be played at Gabba. The away team North Melbourne Kangaroos are the favourites for the match.

View our preview and teams for the game between Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne Kangaroos.

When: 14:10 | Saturday 04/08/2018

Where: Gabba

Preview:

Fresh off a win against the Eagles, the Kangaroos have shown they aren’t solely reliant on Ben Brown to kick a winning score.

This is a vital game for the Roos and they must win to stay in touch with the top 8.

Norths’ tall defenders Scott Thompson, Robbie Tarrant and Majak Daw were effective against the Eagles’ talls and all three are in terrific form and have been the key to the Kangaroos’ strong season so far.

KEY BATTLE: Robbie Tarrant v Eric Hipwood

A potential all Australian defender up against a young star of the game.

The Verdict

Kangaroos have too much to play for to let this one slip.

North Melbourne has a 13-5 (72.2 percent) record as an away favourite since 2015.

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Unibet Odds:

Brisbane at $1.82

North Melbourne at $2.00

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Tip: North Melbourne Kangaroos at $1.77

Value Bet: First Goal Scorer: Mason Wood at $9.00

More Info:

Teams:

Brisbane Lions:

B: Hodge, Andrews, Gardiner

HB: Rich, McStay, Witherden

C: Taylor, Robinson, Zorko

HF: Rayner, Walker, McCluggage

F: Christensen, Hipwood, Starcevich

FOLL: Martin, Berry, D.Beams

I/C: Bastinac, Robertson, Mathieson, McInerney

EMG: C.Beams, Mayes, Lester, Frost

IN: Starcevich, Bastinac

OUT: Barrett, Lester

North Melbourne Kangaroos:

B: Williams, Thompson, Wright

HB: Macmillan, Tarrant, Daw

C: McDonald, Anderson, Dumont

HF: Simpkin, Waite, Wood

F: Ziebell, Brown, Turner

FOLL: Goldstein, Cunnington, Ahern

I/C: Hrovat, Clarke, Atley, Walker

EMG: Davies-Uniacke, Mountford, McKay, Murphy

IN: Waite

OUT: Higgins

AFL News:

North Melbourne’s push to the AFL finals has suffered a setback with star midfielder Shaun Higgins undergoing knee surgery.

The 30-year-old had minor arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday night after pulling up sore from his 200-game milestone against West Coast.

However, the Roos believe Higgins will only miss one game – Saturday’s clash with Brisbane at the Gabba – as he recovers from the operation.

“We’re very confident he will only be out for the one week and expect him to be fit to play against the Bulldogs in round 21,” North football chief Cameron Joyce said.

“Getting this procedure done now will enable him to finish off the year strongly.”

It’s the second mishap of the season for Higgins who was heavily concussed in a much-debated bump by Hawthorn’s Ryan Burton in round five.

The star veteran has been in outstanding form this season and looms as a key figure in North’s bid for a surprise finals berth.

Widely dismissed as a finals contender before the season, the Roos are one game outside the eight in 10th and have a favourable draw over the remaining four rounds.

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