The Gabba will play host to Saturday's Round 1 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 7:45 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. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm

Where: The Gabba

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Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans Preview

The Lions have won the last two matches against the Swans, but prior to 2019 it was Sydney that had won 18 of the last 20. But we know Brisbane was a basket case for a very long time, and this side led by Chris Fagan is a very different proposition to what we saw between 2010 and 2018.

But even when the Lions were not much chop dating back to 2015, they always brought some fight against the Swans, clearing the line in five of their last six. In 2015 they fell short by 21 points with the line set at six goals, while 2016 it was just a 3-point loss with the line set at 34.5. Once again in 2018 they went down by 18 points but managed to sneak under the line of 19.5.

Brisbane has not just won their last two against the Swans, but they cleared the line in both including a 32-point win last season in tricky conditions in Cairns.

With this at the Gabba, The Wolf believes the Lions will be too strong for this young Sydney outfit and should clear the line set at 23.5 – but it may not be because of Brownlow Medalist Lachie Neale. Swans tagger Ryan Clarke did a number on Neale in Round 17 last season keeping the Brownlow Medalist to just 15 disposals, so expect the next tier of Brisbane mids including Hugh McCluggage and Jarrod Berry to pick up the slack.

And keep an eye on top Sydney draftee Logan McDonald too who looked great in the Swans’ pre-season clash.

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