Brisbane Lions vs. North Melbourne Preview
The Brisbane Lions are winless, having a 0-3 record as last year’s beaten Grand Finalists. They are set to snap their duck against North Melbourne in Adelaide for the Gather Round.
North Melbourne has also gone winless this season and has been dominated by the Lions for the past five seasons. I believe the Lions will cover the handicap of 36.5 points as favorites.
Brisbane defeated North Melbourne by more than 36 points in their last two games.
North Melbourne has fallen by more than 36.5 points in two of its three games this season.
The last two games between North Melbourne and Brisbane have exceeded the game total.
All three North Melbourne matches had a total of over 177.
Brisbane Lions’ Form
The Lions suffered their third loss in three games, falling to Collingwood 92-72 in their 2023 Grand Final rerun on Thursday night.
Brisbane, like the Mapies, started 0-3 this season, and major doubts are being raised about the club.
Brisbane has demonstrated brilliance, but only in one quarter per game. Brisbane’s scoring differential is +74 in the first two quarters of their first two matches and the second quarter of their round 2 match, but -188 in the remaining nine quarters.
Brisbane Lions’ Team News
After hurting his ankle, Lachie Neale passed his fitness test and returned to play.
Tom Doodee will endure
