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The Kangaroos have quietly gone about their business to record a 34-point victory over the Lions at the Gabba.
Jarrad Waite lead the way for the Roos with five goals, while Ben Brown chipped in with three of his own. Boomer Harvey was important in this clash, picking up 24 disposals to go with 2 goals.
The Lions were lead well by the little guys, with Dayne Zorko and Lewis Taylor combining for 46 disposals and 4 goals. Josh Walker and Josh Schache were both handy up front, but the one-goal return from the two isn’t quite enough.
It was the second quarter that won the game for the Kangaroos, as they turned a four-point deficit into a 21-point lead, and never looked back. The Lions made things interesting a couple of times in the final quarter, but the Kangaroos had the answers to go to a 2-0 record.
Final score
Brisbane 11.17.83
North Melbourne 17.15.117
The Brisbane Lions play at the Gabba for the first time in 2016, taking on top-four hopefuls the North Melbourne Kangaroos. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4:30pm (AEDT).
The Lions started with one of the toughest trips in football last weekend, going down to the Eagles in Perth by 64 points.
Daniel Rich and Tom Rockliff both performed admirably, and similar performances from both are needed against a very good Kangaroos squad.
North started their season with a win for the first time since 2009, a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback seeing them down the Crows by ten points at Etihad Stadium. Brent Harvey was instrumental in the win, proving he’s still got what it takes at AFL level.
The Roos have the players to win this game (and win easily), but they haven’t been the greatest side at the Gabba, with only one win there since 2005.
The Lions make three changes for this match, with Mitch Robinson, Marco Paparone, and Jonathan Freeman all missing out. Paparone injured his hamstring last weekend, while Robinson suffered a calf injury. Daniel Merrett returns to sure up the defensive 50, while Josh Green and Dayne Zorko should add to their attacking threat.
The Kangaroos have Kayne Turner coming in for the injured Jed Anderson (hamstring). Turner has been impressive over his first two season, and the Kangaroos will welcome his relentless attack.
Todd Goldstein and Stefan Martin are two of the best in the business, so whichever of those two can get on top will go a long way to securing a win for their club.
Prediction
The Lions were just outclassed by a better side last weekend, but they certainly weren’t bad. North have a tendency to struggle in the Sunshine State, so I’m going to go for the upset.
Lions by 6.
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