SCG will play host to Saturday's Round 1 AFL game between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 4:15 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Swans vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 15, 2025 at 4:15 pm

Where: SCG

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Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions Preview

It’s taken one relatively unsuccessful Opening Round, but the Grand Final re-match is upon us as the Lions look to open their account against the Swans at the SCG.

It was a massacre of epic proportions when these two sides last met as the Lions overpowered the Swans by 10 goals in the most one-sided decider since Geelong and Port Adelaide in 2007.

Chris Fagan has since added Levi Ashcroft, the brother of Norm Smith Medallist Will, in his quest for back-to-back flags, but they will need to find a replacement for Joe Daniher (retired) and Lincoln McCarthy, who re-injured the same knee that sidelined him last year.

The Swans will be looking to bounce back following last week’s loss to the Hawks and a second-straight loss at the SCG would spell serious danger early in the season.

Matt Roberts was a standout across half-back with 26 disposals, but Taylor Adams (hamstring) was the latest in a string of injuries for Dean Cox to contend with alongside Errol Gulden (ankle), Callum Mills (foot), Logan McDonald (ankle) and Harry Cunningham (foot).

It will be important for the Swans to keep step with a Lions side that has won 15 of it s last 16 opening quarters. Given their lengthy injury list, it’s hard to see that happening.

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