The Gabba will play host to Saturday's Round 3 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne Kangaroos. The game kicks off at 8:00 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. North Melbourne Kangaroos game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 2, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Where: The Gabba
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Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Odds
Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Preview
We should learn plenty about the Lions on Saturday night at the Gabba.
The jury is still out on Chris Fagan’s side following a scrappy win over Port in Round 1, followed by a come-from-behind victory over the Bombers last week after trailing by three goals at quarter time.
On one hand, back-to-back slow starts have to be of concern for Fagan, but the way his side has responded in both games so far suggests Brisbane has all the makings of a true premiership contender.
North, meanwhile, is looking to build on last week’s 15-point win over the wounded Eagles.
Nick Larkey stole the show with six goals and 16 disposals, but this is obviously a much tougher test away from home against a Brisbane side that has a point to prove.
The Lions have won four straight games over North dating back to 2018, and anything short of a dominant blowout would likely be seen as a failure.
Lachie Neale was back to his Brownlow best last week with 41 disposals, while Brisbane’s forward line also seemed much more in sync as the game progressed.
Given Brisbane’s opening quarters in recent weeks, it wouldn’t be surprising if North keeps this close early on, but with home-field advantage and Joe Daniher starting to heat up, the Lions should be winning this big.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.08 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Cameron at $8.00.
Brisbane Lions vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Teams
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: M.Robinson, N.Cockatoo, D.Fort, N.Answerth
EMG: D.Robertson, J.Prior, T.Fullarton, H.Sharp
IN: M.Robinson
OUT: H.Sharp, J.Prior (both omitted)
KANGAROOS
B: J.Ziebell, B.McKay, A.Corr
HB: L.McDonald, J.Walker, A.Hall
C: J.Polec, H.Greenwood, B.Scott
HF: K.Turner, N.Larkey, J.Stephenson
F: J.Horne-Francis, T.Goldstein, C.Zurhaar
FOLL: T.Xerri, J.Simpkin, C.Taylor
I/C: J.Mahony, La.Young, T.Powell, E.Ford
EMG: A.Bonar, C.Coleman-Jones, K.Hayden, F.Perez
IN: B.McKay, J.Stephenson, E.Ford
OUT: C.Lazzaro, A.Bonar (both omitted), L.Davies-Uniacke, T.Thomas (both injured)