MCG will play host to Saturday's AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 2:30 pm with Collingwood Magpies heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Collingwood Magpies vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday September 30, 2023 at 2:30 pm

Where: MCG

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Collingwood Magpies vs Brisbane Lions Odds

Collingwood Magpies vs Brisbane Lions Preview

Here we stand at the culmination of a demanding and challenging season that has pushed every player and team to their limits. Only the Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions remain, perched on the brink of greatness.

In the impending Grand Final, a straight shootout that will determine the ultimate victor, the question looms: Will it be the Magpies or the Lions who emerge triumphant? The Lions may just hold some enticing value.

Head To Head

The most recent clash between these two formidable teams saw the Lions secure a 124-100 victory over the Magpies back in August, extending Brisbane’s winning streak to six matches.

While the Magpies have claimed victory in four of their last ten encounters, their head-to-head record against the Lions is a cause for concern.

Collingwood Magpies Form

The Collingwood Magpies concluded the regular season as the top-ranked side, though they held only a slim one-win lead over their upcoming adversaries in what evolved into a closely contested race for the minor premiership.

In the Qualifying Final, the Magpies notched a morale-boosting 60-53 win over the Melbourne Demons. They then clinched the narrowest of victories over the GWS Giants, securing a 58-57 triumph in last week’s Preliminary Final. Is it possible that the Magpies are running out of steam at the most inopportune moment?

Collingwood Magpies Team News

Daniel McStay was sidelined due to injury, with Billy Frampton chosen as his replacement.

Brisbane Lions Form

What an exceptional season it has been for the Brisbane Lions, finishing second in the home-and-away season before needing just two finals matches to earn a spot in the AFL’s grandest event.

The Lions concluded the regular season four points behind the Magpies on the ladder and faced the daunting challenge of taking on the Port Adelaide Power in the Qualifying Final. However, they produced one of the season’s most outstanding displays, defeating their opponents soundly with a score of 123-75. A tighter 79-63 victory over Carlton followed in last week’s Preliminary Final.

Brisbane Lions Team News

Jack Payne has been included among the emergencies despite nursing an ankle injury.

Lachie Neale has been cleared to participate in Saturday’s match despite a shoulder injury scare in the Preliminary Finals.