Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 11 AFL game between Hawthorn Hawks and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Hawthorn Hawks vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 26, 2024 at 1:10 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Hawthorn Hawks vs Brisbane Lions Odds
Hawthorn Hawks vs Brisbane Lions Preview
The Hawks will be pretty fired up and disappointed they let a 41-point margin slip against the Power last week.
On the other hand, the Lions had the game done in 5 minutes against the Tigers, and whilst it didnt teach us anything new, we know theyre still ultra-damaging at their best.
Its a major danger game for the Lions, and it was this fixture last year where the Hawks flipped the script and upset the Lions.
Interestingly, this is the first time in the Hawthorn v Brisbane era that the game is being played at Marvel, which gives no previous indication as to who has the upper hand on this ground.
The challenge for the Lions is to find avenues at goal to make the Hawks work in defence 50, which they were clinical with against the Tigers with 11 different goal scorers.
The Hawks were dominant against the Power when they were able to get first hands on the footy at the stoppage and create some quick chains in transition, and they were generally just harder at the footy.
The Lions dominated the clearance game last year but were smashed in disposals around the ground by 100, so expect a similar approach from the Hawks of wearing the Lions down through uncontested possessions around the ground.
The narrow Marvel surface doesnt allow for that type of play so much and the Lions should be able to better penetrate through the corridor in transition and see through enough entries to kick a winning score.
The safe bet here is the Lions, but the Hawks are known to cause an upset or two, so expect a tight affair.
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Hawthorn Hawks vs Brisbane Lions Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.38 odds.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Brisbane Lions Teams
HAWKS
B: J.Impey – C, S.Frost, C.Jiath
HB: K.Amon, J.Sicily, M.D’Ambrosio
C: C.Nash, J.Worpel, J.Weddle
HF: W.Day, C.Mackenzie, L.Breust
F: J.Ginnivan, B.Hardwick, M.Chol
FOLL: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, D.Moore
I/C (FROM): E.Phillips, C.Macdonald, S.Mitchell, J.Ward, C.Dear, J.Gunston, F.Maginness
IN: J.Sicily, J.Ward, J.Scrimshaw, J.Gunston, F.Maginness
OUT: N.Watson (Managed), J.Serong (Omitted)
LIONS
B: D.Zorko, J.Payne, R.Lester
HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews – C, C.McKenna
C: J.Fletcher, C.Rayner, J.Berry
HF: C.Cameron, L.Morris, H.McCluggage
F: K.Lohmann, J.Daniher, B.Reville
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale
I/C (FROM): C.Ah Chee, H.Sharp, B.Ryan, H.Smith, J.Tunstill, D.Joyce, N.Answerth
IN: B.Ryan, H.Smith, J.Tunstill, Z.Bailey, D.Joyce
OUT: E.Hipwood (Suspension), S.Brain (Omitted)
