MCG will play host to Friday's Round 18 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday July 14, 2023 at 7:50 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions Preview
Melbourne find themselves a game clear, in fourth spot with percentage on their side through 17 rounds this season.
They bounced back from back to back losses against Geelong and GWS to beat St Kilda last weekend but they have a somewhat difficult run home.
The Crows, Blues, Tigers and Swans in Sydney await and this looms as a pivotal game.
The Brisbane Lions have won their last four in a row including their last two by 81 points.
However just one win from their last 14 trips to the MCG is concerning, but that one win did come in a final against Melbourne last year.
This is the game of the round and the Brisbane Lions are the value option with the confidence they are playing with at the moment.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.85 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Joe Daniher at $10.00.
Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions Teams
DEES
Backs: J.McVee, H.Petty, J.Lever
Half Backs: J.Bowey, S.May, A.Brayshaw
Centreline: T.Rivers, J.Viney, T.Woewodin
Half Forwards: K.Pickett, J.Melksham, E.Langdon
Forwards: J.Jordon, B.Brown, C.Spargo
Followers: M.Gawn – C, C.Petracca, L.Hunter
Interchange: J.van Rooyen, C.Salem, A.Neal-Bullen, T.Sparrow
Emergencies: B.Grundy, L.Dunstan, J.Smith, K.Chandler
In: J.van Rooyen
Out: B.Grundy (Omitted), J.Smith (Sub)
LIONS
Backs: B.Starcevich, H.Andrews – C, J.Payne
Half Backs: C.McKenna, R.Lester, K.Coleman
Centreline: H.McCluggage, Z.Bailey, J.Fletcher
Half Forwards: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, L.McCarthy
Forwards: D.Zorko, J.Daniher, C.Rayner
Followers: O.McInerney, L.Neale, W.Ashcroft
Interchange: J.Berry, J.Lyons, J.Gunston, D.Wilmot
Emergencies: K.Lohmann, D.Robertson, D.Fort, D.Joyce
In: L.McCarthy, J.Berry
Out: J.Madden (Injured), D.Robertson (Omitted), K.Lohmann (Sub)
