Melbourne
60
Match Complete
Brisbane Lions
82
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| J. V. Rooyen |  | 32:19 | ||
| B. Fritsch | | 29:15 | ||
| J. Lever |  | 28:02 | ||
| Rushed | | 26:15 | ||
| B. Fritsch | | 24:46 | ||
| 23:58 | | L. McCarthy | ||
| 21:12 | | C. Cameron | ||
| C. Petracca | | 17:02 | ||
| J. V. Rooyen | | 15:57 | ||
| M. Gawn | | 14:17 | ||
| H. Petty | | 12:34 | ||
| 10:15 | | C. Cameron | ||
| 3:16 | | Z. Bailey | ||
| B. Brown | | 2:00 | ||
| 3.7 (25) | Third Quarter [+] | 10.8 (68) | ||
| T. Woewodin | | 26:56 | ||
| 24:53 | | C. Cameron | ||
| 23:58 | | J. Daniher | ||
| K. Tholstrup | | 22:37 | ||
| C. Windsor | | 14:53 | ||
| 12:40 | | H. McCluggage | ||
| 10:36 | | Rushed | ||
| 6:41 | | K. Lohmann | ||
| 5:48 | | C. Rayner | ||
| 4:38 | | C. Cameron | ||
| K. Chandler | | 2:11 | ||
| 2.4 (16) | Second Quarter [+] | 7.4 (46) | ||
| B. Howes | | 26:01 | ||
| K. Chandler | | 24:20 | ||
| 19:45 | | J. Daniher | ||
| 18:36 | | C. Cameron | ||
| C. Petracca | | 14:06 | ||
| 12:27 | | H. McCluggage | ||
| 8:47 | | Rushed | ||
| Rushed | | 4:34 | ||
| 1:23 | | J. Fletcher | ||
| 2.0 (12) | First Quarter [+] | 4.2 (26) | ||
| 28:13 | | J. Berry | ||
| 24:04 | | J. Daniher | ||
| 20:35 | | E. Hipwood | ||
| B. Fritsch | | 15:41 | ||
| 11:47 | | J. Daniher | ||
| 10:29 | | J. Daniher | ||
| 5:55 | | E. Hipwood | ||
| A. Neal-Bullen | | 2:53 | ||
Brisbane will put it all on the line again amid a disappointing start to the season when they travel to the MCG to face the high-flying Melbourne. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm (AEST).
Prediction
With the Demons looking like one of the hottest teams in the league right now and the Lions having only knocked off North Melbourne thus far in 2024, it is difficult to go past the home side in what should be a comfortable win.
Melbourne by 32 points
Game information
Venue: MCG
First bounce: 7:30pm (AEST)
TV: Channel 7, Fox Footy
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Demons $1.43, Lions $2.85 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Melbourne
B: T.Rivers, S.May, T.McDonald
HB: B.Howes, J.Lever, J.McVee
C: E.Langdon, C.Petracca, A.Neal-Bullen
HF: J.Billings, H.Petty, K.Tholstrup
F: J.van Rooyen, B.Fritsch, T.Sparrow
R: M.Gawn (c), J.Viney, C.Oliver
I/C: C.Salem, C.Windsor, K.Chandler, T.Woewodin, B.Brown (one to sub)
EMG: B.Laurie, J.Schache, A.Tomlinson
IN: Tholstrup.
OUT: Pickett.
Brisbane
B: B.Starcevich, J.Payne, R.Lester
HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews (c), D.Gardiner
C: J.Fletcher, Z.Bailey, J.Berry
HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage
F: C.Rayner, J.Daniher, D.Zorko
R: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale (c)
I/C: K.Lohmann, C.Ah Chee, L.McCarthy, J.Tunstill, N.Answerth (one to sub)
EMG: L.Morris, J.Lyons, D.Fort
NO CHANGE
deadly demon
Roar Rookie
seriously. the lions were brilliant, smashed the Dee's well and truly. some of those umpiring decisions to the lions were perplexing. at the end of the game yep amazing how they found a few for the Dee's well done lions
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Of course, they are folding up in the second half quite a bit; again tonight. Brissy are not back yet and have a real tough next 3 games. Melbourne is just over-hyped.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Are the Lions back? It looks that way and the Demons were simply outplayed by a hungry Lions outfit tonight. Melbourne Demons…………………………….....8..12…60 Brisbane Lions……………………………………..12..10…82
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Don't be fooled by the score, it was all the Lions tonight and Melbourne kicked cheap goals in the final term. Thanks for being with me for the match and be sure to stick with the Roar across the weekend for all the live blogs, stats and analysis. Melbourne Demons…………………………….....8..12…60 Brisbane Lions……………………………………..12..10…82
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Blink
Roar Rookie
Umps doing their best to help the ordinary Melbourne wannabees. They look and play like a run of the mill mid table side.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Van Rooyen with a late chance after the siren for the Demons. He hits the post. Melbourne Demons…………………………….....8..12…60 Brisbane Lions……………………………………..12..10…82
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME The Lions have won it by 22 points at the MCG. Melbourne Demons………………………………..8..11…59 Brisbane Lions……………………………………..12..10…82
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Stuart Thomas
Expert
20' Brisbane look to get ball in hand and run this one out. Melbourne do not deserve to be this close. Junk time does it again. Melbourne Demons…………………………….....8..11…59 Brisbane Lions……………………………………..12..10…82
Stuart Thomas
Expert
19' Melbourne forward again and Fritsch snaps for a point. Melbourne Demons…………………………….....8..11…59 Brisbane Lions……………………………………..12..10…82
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Stuart Thomas
Expert
19' Lever will kick the goal from right in front and the score no longer reflects the contest. Melbourne Demons………………………………..8..10…58 Brisbane Lions……………………………………..12..10…82
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Melbourne win a late free and Lever kicks inside 50..........50 metre penalty!!!!!! Melbourne Demons………………………………..7..10…52 Brisbane Lions……………………………………..12..10…82
Stuart Thomas
Expert
18' Fritsch with the near mark in the goal square after the long entry from sparrow. A point. Melbourne Demons………………………………..7..10…52 Brisbane Lions……………………………………..12..10…82
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Stuart Thomas
Expert
17' Fritsch marks 40 out from the Demons and kicks well from distance. What a player he is! GOAL DEMONS!!!!!! Melbourne Demons………………………………..7..9…51 Brisbane Lions………………………………………12..10…82
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Stuart Thomas
Expert
17' Neal-Bullen is tackled and holding the ball. Lions quickly into attack. McCarthy kicks along the ground for a point. Melbourne Demons………………………………..6..9…45 Brisbane Lions………………………………………12..10…82