Brisbane Lions
85
29
Hawthorn
66
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| D. Zorko |  | 21:21 | ||
| D. Zorko |  | 18:56 | ||
| C. Rayner | | 17:52 | ||
| 17:11 | | M. Lewis | ||
| L. Taylor | | 11:15 | ||
| 9:38 | | M. Lewis | ||
| 8:30 | | L. Shiels | ||
| E. Hipwood | | 2:42 | ||
| 9.11 (65) | Third Quarter [+] | 9.4 (58) | ||
| R. Mathieson | | 31:49 | ||
| B. Keays | | 30:42 | ||
| D. McStay | | 26:27 | ||
| E. Hipwood | | 22:56 | ||
| 20:45 | | Rushed | ||
| M. Robinson | | 13:05 | ||
| 5:33 | | S. Burgoyne | ||
| C. Cameron | | 3:27 | ||
| 1:03 | | J. Ceglar | ||
| 5.9 (39) | Second Quarter [+] | 7.3 (45) | ||
| 29:36 | | T. Scully | ||
| Rushed | | 24:56 | ||
| S. Martin | | 23:04 | ||
| L. Taylor | | 20:29 | ||
| C. Cameron | | 17:05 | ||
| 13:19 | | Rushed | ||
| 11:58 | | J. Impey | ||
| 8:42 | | J. Cousins | ||
| J. Lyons | | 8:09 | ||
| R. Mathieson | | 6:51 | ||
| C. Rayner | | 4:52 | ||
| E. Hipwood | | 3:55 | ||
| 0.6 (6) | First Quarter [+] | 5.1 (31) | ||
| E. Hipwood | | 30:22 | ||
| D. McStay | | 28:34 | ||
| C. Rayner | | 27:37 | ||
| S. Martin | | 24:30 | ||
| 20:40 | | R. Henderson | ||
| L. McCarthy | | 15:33 | ||
| 13:57 | | M. Lewis | ||
| 11:22 | | J. Impey | ||
| 8:50 | | L. Breust | ||
| L. Taylor | | 6:10 | ||
| 3:57 | | L. Breust | ||
| 2:10 | | C. Wingard | ||
We travel to the Gabba in Brisbane to see the strong Brisbane Lions hosting the inconsistent Hawthorn Hawks. Join The Roar from 7:25pm (AEST) for live scores and blog of the game.
The Brisbane Lions come into this home contest off the back of last weekend’s heartbreaking after the siren loss to Fremantle.
Adding to the emotional let-down of that result is then the significant travel in getting back to the east coast of Australia.
Tonight’s game is a big test for the Lions, coming up against an opponent who until last year has historically had the wood over them.
Even more for the Lions is that they are on the cusp of achieving something special this year, as it appears the last few years of re-build are starting to show some good signs.
Brisbane have some interesting ins this week with the inclusion of Ben Keays, Nick Robertson, Rhys Mathieson, Archie Smith, who come in for players injured, ommitted, and curiously, managed.
As for Hawthorn, Jack Gunston made a curious statement after last week’s win over Port, when he said he just wanted to play again, because the Hawks are yet to win back to back games this season.
It is hard to get a proper read on Hawthorn this year.
They looked like world beaters in Round 1, but then they looked tired and easily overrun in Round 2.
They will stumble against opponents where they are favoured, like the Demons game, but then they will come out and blow the more fancied opponents off the park, like the Giants game.
That is why this weekend poses a danger game for Brisbane at home, coming up against a team that is just dying to get back to back wins on the board.
For the Hawks, Isaac Smith and Mitchell Lewis come into the side.
The added element of Luke Hodge and Chris Fagan coming up against their old jaunt, and those two wins over Hawthorn last season fresh in coach Alistair Clarkson’s mind, makes this an all the more fascinating contest.
Prediction
Lions at home and in good form should get the job done for a third win in a row against the Hawks.
Lions by 20.
Join The Roar from 7:25pm (AEST) for live scores and update of the game, and don’t forget to leave a comment in the comments section below.
When: Saturday, 1 June 2019
Where: The Gabba, Brisbane
TV: Fox Footy, Kayo, live streaming
Betting: Lions $1.62, Hawks $2.30
Brisbane Lions
B Luke Hodge, Harris Andrews, Daniel Rich
HB Alex Witherden, Darcy Gardiner, Noah Answerth
C Mitch Robinson, Lachie Neale, Hugh McCluggage
HF Cam Rayner, Eric Hipwood, Lincoln McCarthy
F Charles Cameron, Daniel McStay, Lewis Taylor
FOL Stefan Martin, Dayne Zorko, Jarryd Lyons
I/C Ben Keays, Nick Robertson, Rhys Mathieson, Archie Smith
Hawthorn Hawks
B Tim O’Brien, James Frawley, Shaun Burgoyne
HB Ben Stratton, James Sicily, Blake Hardwick
C Tom Scully, Liam Shiels, Ricky Henderson
HF Luke Breust, Jack Gunston, Paul Puopolo
F Chad Wingard, Jonathon Ceglar, Jarman Impey
FOL Marc Pittonet, James Worpel, Jaeger O’Meara
I/C Conor Glass, James Cousins, Mitchell Lewis, Isaac Smith
Penster
Roar Guru
Fagan and Hodge know a bit about September, you're in good hands. Good win, but wish you'd won last week, cost me a perfect tipping round.
Ron McKenzie
Guest
Eric Hipwood continues to be revered by commentators. The reality is that he is a tall, athletic, slow thinker who constantly makes fundamental errors. He averages about one mark (under pressure) per game. The football constantly bounces off his hands (or chest). If he has the ball in front of goal at a critical time you can rest assured he will miss. Maybe he can improve but right now he costs the Lions games. (eg. 8 pointsa couple of weeks back).
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
One or two finals for experience, nab a couple more players for the Dickinsonian father figure Chris Fagan to mould, then set for a big 2020.
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
At this stage he might be leaving a grand final side though for a team heading south.
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
I’d say it’s set. Maybe rough shot for Port or Hawthorn, no one else.
George Apps
Roar Rookie
They didn't win, Melbourne gave it to them!
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
It’s official. Hawthorn are Brisbane’s bunnies.
Dean
Guest
Read somewhere this week that there was more of a chance him leaving but who knows where. Be a top notch midfield if he does but still need someone to kick it too.
Dean
Guest
Not happy at all and very frustrated how the hawks played the last 3 quarters. Hawks are too predictable when behind and need to come up with a better game plan than bomb it into the forward 50. Been happening far too much this year. Lions controlled from quarter time and clearly could see the Lions getting on top. It's lucky they missed a few shots.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
As long as he brings no. 3 from the Giants with him.....
Dean
Guest
Not happy at all, but you could see the trend of the game clearly. The Lions controlled most of the game from quarter time and if they had of kicked straight the game would have been over sooner. There have been too many games where our game plan is to bomb the ball in the forward 50, the mids need to think it through more clearly and the forwards need to position themselves better. Hawks are too predictable and it's very frustrating.
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
Ooooh big call, never discount Freo doing a Freo and falling out of it. Port/Hawks/Saints all still chances, too.
User
Roar Rookie
Lions are playing finals, the eight is set as far as I can see.
Dean
Guest
That's about spot on, there is talk about Mitchell coming back later in the year but l wouldn't risk him. Keep on playing the younger guys like Worpel, Cousins, Morrison to help with their development.
Dean
Guest
Yeah there are issues in the midfield but we have Tom Mitchell to come back into the fold eventually which will alleviate those areas. Apart from Lewis we don't have any big key forwards coming through. Need to target a seasoned key forward to help with his development. Hope they target Patton even with his knee issues.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Def. a development year.
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
Dunno how they won, but they won!
a
Roar Rookie
I really hope the Lions make the finals this year
perry cox
Roar Guru
You are to be commended sir.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Go Crows