The Melbourne Demons have defeated the Brisbane Lions by 39 points at Hickey Park.
From the beginning until the end, the Demons were far too good for the Lions. Majority of the damage was done in the first half. The Lions could simply not match the intensity of the Demons.
Aliesha Newman was terrific for Melbourne and she really did put some distance between the two sides when it mattered most. Lauren Pearce was also terrific in the ruck for the Demons.
Final score
Brisbane: 3.3.21
Melbourne: 9.6.60
The Brisbane Lions welcome the Melbourne Demons to Hickey Park to conclude Round 3 of the 2019 AFLW season. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 4:35pm (AEDT).
The Lions currently have one win and one loss after two rounds of the new season, but the loss came last week to the Fremantle Dockers on the road.
The Lions were convincingly beat in the end by 17 points.
Alexandra Anderson was the pick of the Brisbane side that lost to the Dockers, accumulating 26 disposals.
She was also able to chip in with a goal, and the Lions coaching staff will no doubt be looking for her to put together that type of performance again against the Demons.
Jess Wuetschner and Nat Exon were the most clinical in front of goal last week, as they both finished with two goals each come the end of the game.
The Demons, on the other hand, are coming off an impressive win over the Collingwood Magpies. Melbourne were 17-point victors over the Pies last week, which means they have won one game after the first two rounds.
Elise O’Dea was superb last week for the Demons reeling in 26 disposals. When it came to the goals, the Demons only scored a total of three through Tyla Hanks, Lauren Pearce and O’Dea.
They were defensively sound, which meant they did not need a huge number of chances to win the game. Melbourne were able to keep Collingwood to just the one goal.
With both sides having a similar start to the season in terms of experiencing a high and low, this game has the potential to be a belter.
Prediction
This is quite a tough game to predict. Both sides are fairly even in terms of talent, which means it will come down to who wants it more on the day.
With the Lions needing to bounce back after last week’s defeat, they will be hungry this week against the Demons.
The Lions to prevail by nine points.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 4:35pm (AEDT).
When: 4:35pm (AEDT)
Where: Hickey Park, Queensland
TV: Fox Footy
Betting: Lions $1.80, Demons $2.01
Brisbane Lions
B: S.Virgo 5,L.Kaslar (c), L.Arnell 16, S.Webb 4,
HB: S.Campbell 20, K.Lutkins 13, E.Bates 1
C: N.Exon 15
HF: M.Dowrick 33, J.Tawhiao-Wardlaw 30, E.Zielke 8
F: J.Wuetschner 23, S.Frederick-Traub 14, J.Zanchetta 7
Foll: L.Bella 32, B.Koenen 3 , A.Anderson 18,
I/C: G.Collingwood 28, T.Groves-Little 26, P.Parker 10, E.Pittman 19, K.McCarthy 9
Melbourne Demons
B: M.Downie 2, H.Cordner 21, A.Woodland 19
HB: S.Lampard 8, C.Phillips 35, C.Emonson 11
C: E.O’Dea (c) 5
HF: M.Gay 3, S.Scott (c) 12, A.Newman 16
F: E.Zanker 29, T.Cunningham 1, K.Hore 10
Foll: L.Pearce 15, L.Mithen 14, K.Paxman 4
I/C: B.Jakobsson 7, T.Hanks 28, A.Kemp 36, A.Guest 17, K.Smith 13
Downsey
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Yep, at this point it looks like the system will rob a Con A team/s of a GF spot.
Jordan Klingsporn
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Ladder without conferences 1. North Melbourne (A) 2. Fremantle (A) 3. Melbourne (A) 4. Adelaide (A) 5. Western Bulldogs (A) 6. Carlton (B) 7. Geelong (B) 8. Brisbane (B) 9. GWS (B) 10. Collingwood (B) Dont like the conference system.
Lachlan Ballingall
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Cheers for joining me today everyone. I hope you enjoyed the call!
Lachlan Ballingall
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That concludes round three of the current AFLW season.
Lachlan Ballingall
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The Melbourne Demons have defeated the Brisbane Lions by 39 points at Hickey Park. From the beginning until the end, the Demons were far too good for the Lions. Majority of the damage was done in the first half. The Lions could simply not match the intensity of the Demons. Aliesha Newman was terrific for Melbourne and she really did put some distance between the two sides when it mattered most. Lauren Pearce was also terrific in the ruck for the Demons.
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL & FULL-TIME! McCarthy marks inside 50 just before the siren. She goes back on the set shot and converts. The Lions get one back. Brisbane: 3.3 = 21 Melbourne: 9.6 = 60
Lachlan Ballingall
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02:39' - Virgo has been helped from the ground. It appears to be a knee injury. Brisbane: 15 Melbourne: 60
Lachlan Ballingall
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06:32' - Been a tough afternoon for Frederick-Traub. Has not seen much of the ball. Brisbane: 15 Melbourne: 60
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10:10' - Brisbane look as if they have had enough. Melbourne dominating. Brisbane: 15 Melbourne: 60
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GOAL! 12:43' - Cunningham takes the mark inside 50, and she will take the set shot. She goes back and converts. The Demons have the first major of the quarter. Brisbane: 15 Melbourne: 60
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BEHIND! 13:49' - Newman decided to soccer the ball off the ground, but hits the post. A minor for the Demons. Brisbane: 15 Melbourne: 54
Lachlan Ballingall
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The final quarter is underway!
Lachlan Ballingall
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Brisbane will be pleased there is only the one quarter to go.
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
I thought Brisbane were better that quarter, but they are still nowhere near the Demons on the scoreboard.
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL & HALF-TIME! Jakobsson intercepts, which allows her to take the set shot after the siren. She goes back and converts! Brisbane: 15 Melbourne: 53
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GOAL! 02:54' - Exon marks inside 50 and she will take the set shot. She goes back and converts. The Lions get one back and it's the first goal of the quarter. Brisbane: 15 Melbourne: 47
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BEHIND! 03:36' - Another minor for the Lions. Brisbane: 9 Melbourne: 47
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05:43' - Melbourne's defence is standing up right now. The Lions are struggling to get a shot on goal. Brisbane: 8 Melbourne: 47
Lachlan Ballingall
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08:17' - Brisbane have been better this quarter, but do not have much to show for it. Brisbane: 8 Melbourne: 47
Lachlan Ballingall
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10:19' - Brisbane's captain Kaslar is done for the day. It appears she has done her calf. Brisbane: 8 Melbourne: 47