We take a look at Saturday afternoons (11/5/2019) AFL Week 8 match which is between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday May 11, 1:45pm
Where: Mars Stadium (Ballarat)
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Preview:
Two straight wins have propelled the Lions back inside the Top 4, but is it enough to make them favourites this week on the road?
Chris Fagan’s side looks a little over the odds at this price considering just how gallantly the Lions usually perform in this fixture. Brisbane have lost four straight games to the Dogs, but keep in mind this is a new-look Lions side that ranks third in goals scored.
You certainly can’t knock the Bulldogs, though. Luke Beveridge coached a brilliant game last week en route to a 47-point win over the Tigers. Aaron Naughton was the surprise standout with a five-goal bag, but really, the entire side deserves credit after dominating the disposals, clearances and contested possessions by a wide margin.
Considering their dominance in this fixture, it’s no surprise to learn the Dogs hold a strong 7-2 record as the home favourite against the Lions. Still, given how up and down the Bulldogs have looked this year, it’s tough to know exactly what to expect on Saturday.
For punters, you can rest easy knowing the Lions are 3-2 as the line underdog in away games against the Dogs. Brisbane can win this game easily if they take the game on – something they’ll need to do against a Bulldogs side that ranks 15th in clearances this year.
Odds:
Tip: Brisbane Lions at $2.20
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Eric Hipwood at $10.00
Teams:
BULLDOGS
B: Johannisen, Trengove, Crozier
HB: Daniel, Cordy, Wood
C: Hunter, Liberatore, Richards
HF: Gowers, Naughton, Lloyd
F: McLean, Bontempelli, Wallis
FOLL: English, Dunkley, Macrae
I/C: Suckling, Smith, Hayes, Lachie Young
EMG: Lewis Young, Roberts, Lipinski, Williams
IN: Suckling
OUT: Dickson (omitted)
LIONS
B: Hodge, Andrews, Rich
HB: Witherden, Gardiner, Robinson
C: J. Berry, Neale, McCluggage
HF: Rayner, Hipwood, McCarthy
F: Cameron, McStay, McInerney
FOLL: Martin, Zorko, Lyons
I/C: Cutler, Bailey, Lester, Answerth
EMG: Keays, Walker, Allison, Smith
IN: Andrews, Bailey
OUT: Walker (omitted), Taylor (omitted)
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
