Gabba will play host to Sunday's Round 21 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 3:20 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. Carlton Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 7, 2022 at 3:20 pm
Where: Gabba
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Brisbane Lions vs Carlton Blues Preview
A matchup between the Lions and Blues hasn’t been this highly-anticipated since the two met in their famous Elimination Final at the Gabba back in 2009.
This isn’t do-or-die, but there’s plenty at stake again on Sunday afternoon with both clubs not only looking to make up for respective losses but also trying to hold ground on the ladder.
Brisbane’s hoodoo at the MCG continued with an agonising loss to Richmond last week, one that has cast plenty of doubt over the legitimacy of the club come finals time.
The Lions were the better team for three quarters, but injuries to Zac Bailey and Jarrod Berry made it tough in the late stages, while they didn’t help their cause by missing a couple of easy shots late in the fourth term.
As for the Blues, there were fewer excuses.
Carlton was blown out of the water early on against the Crows, a loss that might just be the reality check Michael Voss’ side needed as they now sit precariously in 7th spot on the ladder.
The “Voss vs his old club” storyline adds another element of drama to this matchup, and there’s sure to be a big crowd on hand at the Gabba to witness it.
As far as betting goes, the Lions are always a tough team to back against when they play at home, while they’ve also got recent history on their side with back-to-back wins over Carlton.
On the injury front, things are even grimmer for Carlton with defender Nic Newman suffering a cut to his knee last week, adding to an injury list that also features Matt Kennedy and small forward, Corey Durdin.
The Lions are still awaiting news on Bailey, but up forward, there were signs of encouragement with Eric Hipwood stepping up in the loss to the Tigers.
You could make a case that either team will win this game, but after Carlton’s lack of effort around the contest last week, the Lions should be able to bounce back here and move a step closer to returning to the top four.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.36 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Cameron at $7.00.
Brisbane Lions vs Carlton Blues Teams
LIONS
B: Gardiner, Adams, Rich
HB: Starcevich, Andrews, Coleman
C: Bailey, Zorko, McCluggage
HF: Rayner, Hipwood, McCarthy
F: McStay, Daniher, Cameron
FOL: McInerney, Neale, Berry
I/C (from): Lohmann, Ah Chee, Robinson, Lyons, Prior, Fort, Mathieson, Answerth
IN: Rich, Starcevich, Lohmann, Prior
OUT: Cockatoo (omitted)
BLUES
B: Saad, Le.Young, Docherty
HB: Marchbank, Weitering, McGovern
C: Cottrell, Cripps, Cerra
HF: O?Brien, McKay, Owies
F: Motlop, Curnow, Silvagni
FOL: Pittonet, Walsh, Fisher
I/C (from): Martin, Setterfield, Durdin, De Koning, Dow, Fogarty, Kemp, Newnes
IN: Marchbank, Martin, Fogarty, Dow, Kemp, Newnes
OUT: Kennedy, Newman (both injured), Plowman (omitted)