The Gabba will play host to Thursday's Round 15 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats. The game kicks off at 7:20 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. Geelong Cats game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday June 24, 2021 at 7:20 pm
Where: The Gabba
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Brisbane Lions vs Geelong Cats Preview
Chris Fagan and the Lions have likely had this game circled on their calendar for some time after the Cats prevailed by a whopping 40-points when they met in last year’s Prelim at the Gabba.
Home field advantage has seen the Lions open as the short-priced favourites ahead of Thursday’s blockbuster, but it’s fair to say they’ll have their hands full against a Cats side looking to make it seven wins on the trot.
Geelong comes in off a rousing final siren win over the Bulldogs last week, their third win over a top-eight club since their winning streak began.
The Lions, meanwhile, survived a scare in Tassie with a big second half against the Roos, a performance Fagan will be hoping his side can put behind them with one of the flag favourites in town.
While last week’s display did leave a lot to be desired, it’s hard to read too much into a game against a feisty North side in freezing conditions fresh from the bye.
Despite what the scoreboard suggests, the Lions were actually a chance in last year’s Prelim before Geelong really started to dominate the uncontested possession count.
Unfortunately for Brisbane, Geelong leads the league in that same area this year, while the Lions, on the other hand, rank second-last in the category.
Obviously, Brisbane is a very tough out at the Gabba, but this really should be an even-money game.
With the Cats boasting an impressive 2-0 record as the away underdog against Brisbane, Geelong is tough to ignore with a little insurance on offer.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $2.19 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Hawkins at $10.