Gabba will play host to Saturday's Round 19 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns. The game kicks off at 7:10 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast Suns game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 23, 2022 at 7:10 pm
Where: Gabba
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Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns Odds
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns Preview
A big crowd is expected at the Gabba on Saturday night for one of the most highly anticipated Q-Clash games in history.
There were a few nervy moments in the first half, but the Lions kept their top-four chances intact last week with a percentage boosting, 40-point win over the Giants in Canberra.
Things weren’t so golden for the Suns however, a disappointing 48-point loss at Marvel to the Bombers coming as a huge letdown for a team that knocked off Richmond on the siren only a week earlier.
That result makes this a must-win game for coach Stewart Dew, but one look at the odds, and recent history, suggests it’s far from a guarantee.
The Suns have opened +21.5 point outsiders at the line, largely due to the fact they’ve lost seven straight Q-Clash’s dating back to 2018.
The Lions prevailed by 52 points when these two sides met at Metricon back in April as Charlie Cameron and Zac Bailey combined for 10 goals, alongside a handy 30 disposal game from Jarryd Lyons.
Brisbane has hardly been convincing over this last month, but it was encouraging to see the Lions dominate the clearances last week, while coach Chris Fagan admitted he probably should have included Rhys Mathieson in the side much sooner.
It feels as though the Lions have rediscovered some of their grit with Mathieson and Mitch Robinson back in the side, and although the Suns feature a dangerous and largely underrated forward line, their inability to play a full four quarters will likely be their downfall again.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.28 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Cameron at $11.00.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns Teams
BRISBANE LIONS
Backs D.Gardiner 27 M.Adams 24 D.Zorko – C 15
Half Backs B.Starcevich 37 H.Andrews 31 D.Rich 10
Centreline C.Ah Chee 4 J.Berry 7 H.McCluggage 6
Half Forwards Z.Bailey 33 E.Hipwood 30 L.McCarthy 11
Forwards D.McStay 25 J.Daniher 3 C.Cameron 23
Followers O.McInerney 46 L.Neale 9 C.Rayner 16
Interchange M.Robinson 5 J.Lyons 17 R.Mathieson 36
N.Answerth 43
Emergencies N.Cockatoo 12 J.Tunstill 29 D.Fort 32
J.Payne 40
In: – M.Adams, D.Zorko, D.Rich, J.Berry, O.McInerney
Out: – J.Payne (Omitted), D.Fort (Omitted), N.Cockatoo (Omitted), H.Sharp (Omitted), K.Coleman (Injured), T.Fullarton (Medi-Sub)
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GOLD COAST SUNS
Backs C.Graham 46 S.Collins 25 S.Lemmens 23
Half Backs J.Farrar 50 C.Ballard 10 J.Lukosius 13
Centreline J.Sharp 20 T.Miller 11 B.Ellis 4
Half Forwards B.Ainsworth 9 M.Chol 1 D.Swallow 24
Forwards I.Rankine 22 L.Casboult 30 N.Holman 7
Followers J.Witts – C 28 M.Rowell 18 N.Anderson 15
Interchange R.Atkins 2 S.Flanders 26 E.Hollands 36
D.Macpherson 44
Emergencies J.Bowes 3 S.Day 12 H.Oea 47
O.Markov 17
In: – J.Farrar, J.Sharp, E.Hollands, D.Macpherson
Out: – J.Bowes (Omitted), O.Markov (Omitted), H.Oea (Omitted), S.Day (Omitted), B.Fiorini (Omitted)
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