Brisbane Lions are going in search of their third straight premiership when they take on Fremantle Dockers in the AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.
The Lions' big names stood up last weekend in a 131-122 win over Hawthorn Hawks, while the Dockers kept their maiden AFL premiership hopes alive with an 83-71 victory against Sydney Swans.
It all comes down to this showdown at the MCG on Saturday morning and perhaps the big-game experience will win the day in Victoria.
Fremantle Dockers v Brisbane Lions Tips Summary
Best Bet - Brisbane Lions -8.5 handicap @ 1.91
Alternative Bet - Eric Hipwood 2+ goals @ 2.15
Bet Builder - Brisbane Lions to win, Will Ashcroft to win the Norm Smith Medal & Charlie Cameron 3+ goals @ 14.00
Fremantle Dockers v Brisbane Lions Prediction
Best Bet: Brisbane Lions -8.5 handicap @ 1.91
While the Dockers got the better of the Lions in their last meeting at the Gabba back in May, Brisbane have hit the form that suggests they can not only win on Saturday but also cover the -8.5 handicap in the process.
Scoring 275 points in their last two outings against the Adelaide Crows and the Hawks, the Lions have hit their stride in the big games.
The Dockers had to scrap their way to victory against the Swans last weekend and they will need to go to the well once again on Saturday.
If Brisbane can make the quick starts which have become a key weapon for them, the Lions might not look back and covering the -8.5 handicap appeals here.
Alternative Bet: Eric Hipwood 2+ goals @ 2.15
Shining last weekend in the victory over Hawthorn, it’s hard to overlook Brisbane's Eric Hipwood scoring two or more goals again in the Grand Final.
Scoring three goals against the Hawks, Hipwood has now scored two or more goals in all of his last four games for the Lions and is backed to continue that trend this weekend in the biggest game of them all.
Fremantle Dockers v Brisbane Lions Bet Builder Tip
Brisbane Lions to win
Will Ashcroft to win the Norm Smith Medal
Charlie Cameron 3+ goals
Pays 14.00
With the Lions backed for the win, they will need their biggest names to show up when it matters.
In Will Ashcroft they have a player who has already won the Norm Smith Medal two times in his career and, following last week's display against the Hawks, he's fancied to claim the accolade once again on Saturday.
Another key figure for the Lions is Charlie Cameron, who has scored three or more goals in his last two matches and is tipped to continue that run in this 14.00 Bet Builder.
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Key Match Stats
Brisbane Lions are appearing in their fourth consecutive AFL Grand Final, while Fremantle are playing in just their second
Brisbane are chasing a third straight premiership, while Fremantle are aiming to win the first flag in the club's history
Fremantle defeated Brisbane 103-78 in their last meeting in Round 12 at the Gabba
Both teams go into this game following back-to-back wins in their last two matches
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