Saturday’s AFL 2018 Round 19 match is between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions. The opening kick is set to commence at 14:10 local time with the game to be played at GMHBA Stadium. The home team Geelong Cats are the favourites for the match.
View our preview and teams for the game between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions.
When: 14:10 | Saturday 28/07/2018
Where: GMHBA Stadium
Preview:
Geelong got home after the siren against the Demons and it was a massive win for them and now they take on Brisbane which is a chance to get another win and boost their percentage.
Tom Hawkins was crucial in their comeback kicking 4 of the Cats’ 7 goals in the final term.
He’s very important to Geelong and 41 goals from 15 games is a great return.
The Lions just fell short of making it four wins in a row but their last month has been impressive and now it’s important they don’t drop away in the last five weeks of the season.
KEY BATTLE: Dayne Beams v Patrick Dangerfield
Two of the inform midfielders in the competition.
The Verdict
Geelong, who lead the Lions 11-1 since 2010, to win easily at home.
The Cats have a 44-13 (77.2 percent) record playing within its home state in day matches since 2012.
Unibet Odds:
Geelong Cats at $1.17
Brisbane Lions at $5.10
Odds:
Tip: Geelong Cats at $1.18
Value Bet: First Goal Scorer: Gary Ablett at $14.00
More Info:
Teams:
Geelong Cats: 
B Zach Tuohy, Mark Blicavs, Jake Kolodjashnij
HB Tom Stewart, Lachie Henderson, Jed Bews
C Scott Selwood, Joel Selwood, Cameron Guthrie
HF Sam Menegola, Gary Ablett, Jordan Cunico
F Daniel Menzel, Tom Hawkins, Brandan Parfitt
FOL Rhys Stanley, Patrick Dangerfield, Tim Kelly
I/C Mitch Duncan, Lachie Fogarty, Jack Henry, Quinton Narkle
EMG Ryan Abbott, Jamaine Jones, James Parsons, Jackson Thurlow
IN Lachie Fogarty
OUT Jamaine Jones (Omitted)
Brisbane Lions: 
B Luke Hodge, Daniel McStay, Darcy Gardiner
HB Daniel Rich, Josh Walker, Alex Witherden
C Lewis Taylor, Mitch Robinson, Dayne Zorko
HF Cameron Rayner, Harris Andrews, Hugh McCluggage
F Allen Christensen, Eric Hipwood, Ryan Lester
FOL Stefan Martin, Jarrod Berry, Dayne Beams
I/C Nick Robertson, Rhys Mathieson, Oscar McInerney, Jake Barrett
EMG Ryan Bastinac, Cedric Cox, Zac Bailey, Connor Ballenden
IN Luke Hodge, Harris Andrews
OUT Cedric Cox (Omitted), Tom Cutler (Suspension)
AFL News:
Star Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn would love to get another shot at kicking a match-winning AFL goal against Geelong this weekend.
Gawn was the unwitting villain in the two teams’ previous clash back in round one, when his missed set shot in the final minute allowed the Cats to cling on for a three-point victory.
“I’m more than happy to be involved in the same situation again, but I don’t know how I’ll react on the Monday if it goes the same way,” Gawn told reporters on Wednesday ahead of Saturday night’s clash between the sixth-placed Demons and the eighth-ranked Cats at GMHBA Stadium.
