Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 8 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Fremantle Dockers. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Fremantle Dockers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Lions vs. Fremantle Dockers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 9, 2021 at 4:40 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Brisbane Lions vs Fremantle Dockers Odds
Brisbane Lions vs Fremantle Dockers Preview
The AFL announced on Tuesday that Sunday’s game between the Lions and Dockers will be played at the Gabba instead of Optus Stadium due to Perth’s ongoing COVID situation.
From a Lions perspective, this is good news on the back of a 49-point thumping at home over Port Adelaide last week, while the Dockers have to be feeling a little frustrated coming off a blowout loss in the Derby to West Coast.
Brisbane looked very suspect at the beginning of the season, but they seem to have found their feet even without Lachie Neale on the field.
The Lions were dominant from start to finish last week against a classy Power outfit in what turned into a bit of a masterclass from Charlie Cameron up forward and Harris Andrews down back.
With Freo winless in their last two trips to Brisbane and Jarrod Berry likely returning to the side, the Lions could win this one by another impressive margin.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Fremantle Dockers to win at $4.45 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Cameron at $10.
Brisbane Lions vs Fremantle Dockers Teams
LIONS
B: D.Gardiner, H.Andrews, B. Starcevich
HB: D.Rich, R.Lester, G.Birchall
C: D.Zorko, Z.Bailey, C.Ah Chee
HF: H.McCluggage, J.Daniher, L.McCarthy
F: D.McStay, E.Hipwood, C.Cameron
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Lyons, M.Robinson
I/C: D.Robertson, J.Prior, M.Adams, R.Mathieson
EMG: T.Berry, K.Coleman, C.Ballenden, J.Madden
IN: D.Gardiner
OUT: J.Madden, T.Berry (both omitted)
DOCKERS
B: T.Watson, G.Logue, R.Conca
HB: J.Aish, B.Cox, N.Wilson
C: B.Acres, D.Mundy, A.Brayshaw
HF: L.Schultz, R.Lobb, M.Crowden
F: T.Colyer, M.Taberner, M.Walters
FOLL: S.Darcy, N.Fyfe, C.Serong
I/C: L.Henry, M.Frederick, D.Tucker, T.Duman
EMG: C.Blakely, J.Western, S.Giro, L.Meek
IN: L.Henry
OUT: E.Hughes (injured), H.Chapman (injured)