Where and when: GABBA, Saturday 17 April at 7:25pm (AEST)
Last time they met: Round 9, 2020: Brisbane 14.7 (91) def Essendon 3.10 (28) at Metricon.
The score tells the story here. Brisbane lead by 4 goals at quarter time and killed the game off in the third quarter with 5 goals to 1 goal. Lachie Neale was everywhere with 32 possessions and 2 goals and Charlie kicked 4 goals.
Match Preview: Am I alone in thinking the Lions wish they were still playing in a Queensland Hub? They have looked soft at times and have played inconsistent footy every week. While they are unlucky to have dropped the Geelong game, they have hardly looked like the team that finished in the top 4 in 2020. Despite the Bombers’ lowly ladder position, this is a huge danger game for Brisbane.
Thommo’s Watch:
The word is that he has barely trained this week so it will be interesting to see how Lachie Neale plays tonight. Can he get back to his Brownlow best?
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Brisbane: Tom Berry
Essendon: Matt Guelfi
Absolutely bucketing down in Brisbane for the first quarter … Gabba massive puddles of water everywhere … should be clearing mostly and Gabba drains well … not great for good clean game though.
Neale up and about more in the first quarter and looking more involved
Want waterman score off -1 PLease your lastname is WATER MAN come on play well
Ridley is out injured for the night.
Medical sub M.Guelfi warming up, about to come on.
Ridley subbed out 🙁
Riddley out why is this happening….
Why does it feel like Lion is going to demolish Essendon
****WARNING DUMMY SPIT 2****
Can somebody pls confiscate my iPad before Saturday games.
SCTTL capt McRae all week til just before game > Ridley……ARRRRG @#$&*
Johann Bach I hear you…..LOL (sob)
Bach ???
Only stewed on Caleb Daniel to Ridley all week. Glad I bit the bullet…
Mad bombers fan and never expected much this season. I’m almost ashamed to admit that for purely SC reasons, I am not upset about Ridley.
Check the Teams section, your cellar has been cursed……
Sorry fellas not watching, what happened to ridley?
Concussion Tom … will now miss next week as well … which hurts, missing the Anzac Day match
Can’t seem to copy & paste the scores across for some reason on this game, but at half time, its the Lions leading by 36 points.
Major players for the Bombers
Merrett 70
Wright 65
Hind 62
McGrath 55
Langford 52
Major players for the Lions
McCluggage 94
McCarthy 81
Neale 74
Andrews 65
Daniher 55
Zorko 55
yeah its happened to me too before with Essendon matches Lisa – not sure why – it’s something to do with the data coming off of FF site though …
Bad reception from Wighty’s cellar?…..
Nah…..just taking my time over a delicious french Bordeaux to ease the pain.
3/4 time and its the Lions by 48 points
Lions
McCarthy 115
Neale 112
McCluggage 111
Rich 98
Lyons 93
Bombers
Merrett 99
McGrath 90
Wright 86
Langford 80
Hind 77
Thanks Lisa. Keeping an eye on VC Zerrett. Neale a Trade In target
Neale looking like he is definitely back tonight…
Oh no I’m gonna have to use both trades this weekend. What are your thoughts on Ridley to Witherden and Bruhn to a well averaging premo? Cash not an issue. Like if you think good, dislike if you think bad.
Definitely trade Ridley to Witherden
Full Time = Brisbane Lions 15.12.102 defeat Essendon 6.9.45. Sorry can’t post all the scores, fanfooty being problematic on this game :
Major scores
LIONS
Neale 141
McCluggage 131
McCarthy 125
Lyons 123
Rich 116
Daniher 104
BOMBERS
Merrett 127
McGrath 113
Wright 98
Hind 97
Langford 93
Heppell 80
Neale’s score upgraded to 157.
I was tossing up between Petracca and Parker all week and thanks to CT putting Chris Fagan’s presser in the coaches box I decided last minute to go Neale, had a BE of 168 but figured I’ll take the punt on him going big.
It’s what makes this site so valuable and thanks to you CT for your valuable input. It’s a great site.
You are welcome and thank you.
I am happy that you were able to utilise the information and pick up Neale. All the best.