Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 2 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday March 26, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions Preview
The Bombers couldn’t have been much more disappointing in round 1 against the Cats turning the football over 61 times in total and going at 41.7% efficiency inside their own forward 50..
If there was one shining light for the Dons it came in the shape of debutant Nic Martin who racked up 27 touches and kicked five goals in a stellar performance.
The Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide game was far from the best game of the weekend but Brisbane came from behind to win a crucial clash to start the year.
They trailed the Power by 24 points late in the third quarter but kicked five goals to one to run out 11 point winners at the Gabba.
The Lions turned it on when needed but it was far from a convincing performance and this line has opened fairly large in my opinion.
I may regret it, but the betting play sits with the Bombers to bounce back.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.46 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Cameron at $10.
Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions Teams
BOMBERS
B: J.Stewart, M.Redman, J.Kelly
HB: N.Hind, A.Francis, A.McGrath
C: D.Heppell, Z.Merrett, N.Cox
HF: D.Shiel, J.Stringer, A.Perkins
F: J.Laverde, P.Wright, D.Smith
FOLL: S.Draper, J.Caldwell, D.Parish
I/C: J.Ridley, T.Cutler, S.Durham, M.Guelfi
EMG: B.Zerk-Thatcher, B.Ham, A.Phillips, T.Wanganeen
IN: A.Francis, J.Stringer, S.Durham
OUT: K.Baldwin, B.Ham (both omitted), K.Langford (injured), N.Martin (HS protocols)
LIONS
B: D.Gardiner, H.Andrews, M.Adams
HB: B.Starcevich, D.Rich, C.Ah Chee
C: J.Berry, D.Zorko, H.McCluggage
HF: Z.Bailey, D.McStay, L.McCarthy
F: C.Rayner, J.Daniher, C.Cameron
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Lyons, L.Neale
I/C: N.Cockatoo, H.Sharp, D.Fort, N.Answerth
EMG: T.Berry, J.Prior, T.Fullarton, R.Mathieson
IN: Nil
OUT: M.Robinson (suspended)
