MCG will play host to Thursday's Round 5 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday April 11, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Where: MCG

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Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions Odds

Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions Preview

There should be plenty of feeling about this one between two modern-day rivals.

The Lions got a much-needed win on the board last week in a blowout against North Melbourne, but I thought they left plenty of points off the board kicking 16 goals and 16 behinds.

Fortunately, the Dees are hardly setting the scoreboard alight, which largely boils down to the fact they rank bottom five in inside 50 entries so far.

Brisbane, on the other hand, has been the toughest team to gain forward half entries against, while like last year, they remain one of the best teams in the clearances department.

In what is also Lachie Neale’s 250th game, I think the Lions come in with a bit of confidence and at least give Melbourne a scare.

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Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions Tip

Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions Teams

DEMONS

B: T.Rivers, S.May, T.McDonald

HB: B.Howes, J.Lever, J.McVee

C: E.Langdon, C.Petracca, A.Neal-Bullen

HF: J.Billings, H.Petty, K.Tholstrup

F: J.van Rooyen, B.Fritsch, T.Sparrow

FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, C.Oliver

I/C: C.Salem, C.Windsor, K.Chandler, T.Woewodin, B.Brown

EMG: B.Laurie, J.Schache, A.Tomlinson

IN: K.Tholstup

OUT: K.Pickett (suspended)

LIONS

B: B.Starcevich, J.Payne, R.Lester

HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews – C, D.Gardiner

C: J.Fletcher, Z.Bailey, J.Berry

HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage

F: C.Rayner, J.Daniher, D.Zorko

FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale

I/C: K.Lohmann, C.Ah Chee, L.McCarthy, J.Tunstill, N.Answerth

EMG: L.Morris, J.Lyons, D.Fort

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