We take a look at Saturday’s (4/5/2019) AFL Week 7 match which is between the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday May 4, 4:35pm
Where: The Gabba
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Preview:
A 49-point win over the Suns was enough to vault the Lions back inside the Top 8, but there was no such luck for the Swans last week at home.
Without Buddy Franklin, GWS were too good for the Swans winning by 41-points. John Longmire’s side is still searching for its second win of the season, and although the Swans have won 11 straight against Brisbane, this weekend’s trip to The Gabba will be no easy feat.
It wasn’t the most exciting game of footy, but the Lions got the job done by kicking away in the third quarter. Cam Rayner and Mitch Robinson enjoyed a big day combining for six goals, while Chris Fagan’s side also rediscovered their mojo through the midfield dominating the tackles and clearances.
Sydney have plenty of problems to address, and although the Swans are 4-3 as the away underdogs over the last 12 months, they’ll have to do without Franklin for the second week in a row.
This is a crucial game in Brisbane’s season if they wish to play finals. Brisbane are yet to string together four consistent quarters of footy, and they’ll need to be wary of a Sydney side that leads the league in rebound 50’s.
The Swans have enjoyed unparalleled success in this fixture, but they are also 4-3 as the line underdog on the road over the last 12 months. If Buddy plays, this one is going down to the wire.
Odds:
Tip: Brisbane Lions at $1.41
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Eric Hipwood at $10.00
Teams:
LIONS
B: L. Hodge, J. Walker, D. Rich
HB: A. Witherden, D. Gardiner, M. Robinson
C: J. Berry, L. Neale, H. McCluggage
HF: C. Rayner, E. Hipwood, L. McCarthy
F: C. Cameron, D. McStay, O. McInerney
FOLL: S. Martin, D. Zorko, J. Lyons
I/C: T. Cutler, L. Taylor, R. Lester, N. Answerth
SWANS
B: C. Mills, D. Rampe, L. Melican
HB: J. Thurlow, A. Aliir, J, Lloyd
C: J. Dawson, L. Parker, G. Hewett
HF: Z. Jones, S. Reid, T. Papley
F: W. Hayward, T. McCartin, N. Blakey
FOLL: C. Sinclair, J. Kennedy, I. Heeney
I/C: O. Florent, K. Jack, H. Cunningham, R. Fox
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change