The Gabba will play host to Saturday's Round 7 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Power. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Port Adelaide Power heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Lions vs. Port Adelaide Power game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 1, 2021 at 7:25 pm
Where: The Gabba
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Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power Odds
Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power Preview
The Lions have returned to the top eight thanks to last week’s gutsy win over Carlton, but they’re about to find things a little trickier moving forward with reigning Brownlow Medalist Lachie Neale ruled out for two months after undergoing ankle surgery.
As if that wasn’t enough, a dangerous Port Adelaide side shooting for four straight awaits on Saturday night.
After stamping themselves as a genuine premiership threat three weeks ago with a narrow win over Richmond, the Power have since gone on to win by comfortable margins over Carlton and St Kilda to firmly cement their spot in the top four.
The Lions will no doubt feel Neale’s absence immediately, but there was still plenty to like about Brisbane’s resiliency last week.
Carlton cut the margin back to single figures on more than one occasion and had several patches of dominance, but the Lions still held their nerve to reel off an 18-point win.
Also working in the Lions’ favour this week is the fact they’ve won three straight over Port – two of which have come at the Gabba.
Losing Neale is a massive blow, but considering Brisbane leads the league in tackles and also ranks second in clearances, they are a much better chance than the current market suggests.
The Power showed they were vulnerable on the road three weeks ago against West Coast and their recent record at the Gabba does make them a slight question mark.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Port Adelaide Power to win at $2.12 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Robbie Gray at $15.
Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power Teams
LIONS
B: D.Rich, H.Andrews, B.Starcevich
HB: J.Prior, 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, M.Adams, R.Mathieson, J.Madden
EMG: T.Berry, T.Fullarton, H.Sharp, C.Ballenden
IN: R.Mathieson, J.Madden
OUT: D.Gardiner (injured), L.Neale (injured), T.Berry (omitted)
POWER
B: R.Burton, T.Clurey, A.Aliir
HB: H.Hartlett, T.Jonas, D.Byrne-Jones
C: D.Houston, O.Wines, K.Amon
HF: O.Fantasia, T.Marshall, S.Motlop
F: C.Rozee, C.Dixon, R.Gray
FOLL: S.Lycett, S.Powell-Pepper, W.Drew
I/C: M.Frederick, M.Bergman, B.Woodcock, M.Georgiades
EMG: T.Rockliff, S.Mayes, J.Lienert, K.Farrell
IN: S.Powell-Pepper
OUT: T.Boak (injured), S.Mayes (omitted)