Metricon Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 9 AFL game between Essendon and Brisbane . The game kicks off at 8:10 pm with Brisbane heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon vs. Brisbane game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday July 31, 2020 at 8:10 pm
Where: Metricon Stadium
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Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions Preview
Brisbane Lions are only percentage off being on top of the AFL ladder and they get a good chance to launch themselves when they meet Essendon at Metricon Stadium.
Despite a good win-loss record this season Essendon are really yet to beat anyone of merit and will be put to the test against a quick Lions side here.
Brisbane look to be one of the easier games to tip this week, look for them to try boost their percentage with a big win here.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane to win at $1.35 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Eric Hipwood at $12.
Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions Teams
BOMBERS
B: A.Francis, B.Zerk-Thatcher, M.Redman
HB: J.Ridley, M.Hurley, A.Saad
C: T.Cutler, D.Shiel, B.Ham
HF: W.Snelling, D.Zaharakis, D.Parish
F: A.McDonald-Tipungwuti, J.Townsend, D.Smith
FOLL: S.Draper, Z.Merrett, A.McGrath
I/C: T.Bellchambers, M.Gleeson, N.Cahill, J.Stewart
EMG: A.Phillips, D.Clarke, M.Guelfi, M.Hibberd
IN: B.Zerk-Thatcher, T.Cutler, D.Shiel, S.Draper, J.Stewart
OUT: M.Hibberd (omitted), K.Langford (suspended), J.Laverde (injured), C.McKenna, S.McKernan (both managed)
LIONS
B: C.Ah Chee, H.Andrews, D.Gardiner
HB: A.Witherden, G.Birchall, B.Starcevich
C: M.Robinson, D.Zorko, H.McCluggage
HF: J.Berry, C.Rayner, L.McCarthy
F: Z.Bailey, E.Hipwood, C.Cameron
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Lyons, L.Neale
I/C: S.Skinner, C.Ellis-Yolmen, C.Ballenden, N.Answerth
EMG: K.Coleman, M.Hinge, R.Mathieson, J.Payne
IN: A.Witherden, S.Skinner, C.Ellis-Yolmen, C.Ballenden, N.Answerth
OUT: T.Berry (omitted), D.McStay (suspended), D.Rich, A.Smith, R.Lester (all injured)
