We take a look at Saturday afternoons (27/7/2019) AFL Week 19 match which is between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Brisbane Lions. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday July 27, 1:45pm
Where: UTAS Stadium (Launceston)
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Preview:
In terms of top eight implications this clash should be considered as the most pivotal of the round.
The Hawks fly into this round 19 matchup off the back of a three-game win streak which includes the scalps of competition leaders Geelong and top four contenders Collingwood.
Hawthorn hold an impressive record at the University of Tasmania Stadium, winning six from their last seven outings dating back to the beginning of last season.
The only side to boast a better winning percentage at UTAS during that time are the Brisbane Lions following their 98-65 upset last year.
A win for the Lions would see them breathing down Geelong’s neck in the race for minor Premiership honours while consolidating their position in the top four and pushing towards a home qualifying final.
Chris Fagan has had the wood over his former mentor Alistair Clackson winning their last three clashes comfortably.
Brisbane stroll into this contest off the back of a 5-1 head-to-head record and have represented enormous value over that stretch.
As an inductee into the Tasmania Football Hall of Fame, Chris Fagan is no stranger to the harsh conditions which inevitably await his side.
If the Lions are to be Premiership contenders, this season they will be required to stand up in these hostile environments.
Odds:
Tip: Hawthorn Hawks at $1.77
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Jack Gunston at $11.00
Teams:
HAWKS
B: Birchall, Frawley, Stratton
HB: Burgoyne, Sicily, Hardwick
C: Scully, Howe, Henderson
HF: Breust, O’Brien, Puopolo
F: Hanrahan, Lewis, Shiels
FOLL: McEvoy, O’Meara, Worpel
I/C: Wingard, Gunston, Nash, Smith
EMG: Ceglar, Glass, Cousins, Mirra
IN: Birchall
OUT: Impey
LIONS
B: Hodge, Adams, Bailey
HB: Witherden, Gardiner, Rich
C: McCarthy, Neale, Robinson
HF: Rayner, Hipwood, McCluggage
F: Cameron, McStay, Zorko
FOLL: Martin, Berry, Lyons
I/C: Christensen, Walker, Answerth, McInerney
EMG: Keays, Robertson, Lester, Ballenden
IN: Walker
OUT: Andrews
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change