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MATCH DETAILS: Sunday 7 July, Sydney Showgrounds Stadium. 4:40pm start.
Head to Head
GWS 6 wins v Brisbane Lions 2
Greatest Winning Margin
GWS 79 points (Rd. 17, 2016)
Brisbane Lions 92 Points (Rd. 8, 2012)
PREVIEW
Let's start with this:
Jeremy Cameron got five weeks for this hit on Harris Andrews, but that wasn't the end of the story, because many of us believe we still have unfinished business with GWS. We haven't beaten Greater Western Sydney since Round 21, 2013 and this Sunday we have an opportunity to not only rectify that situation, but to give Jeremy Cameron a little payback where it counts, on the scoreboard.
When we last played GWS we had only won one game and while we were showing glimpses of promise, many were expecting that we still had a few years to go before we were truly competitive again. Well haven't times changed. The LID HAS COME OFF in 2019 and the Brisbane Lions are serious finals contenders again. This week against GWS we are going to announce to the AFL Public that we have well and truly arrived.
The difference this year has been our midfield depth, with Lachie Neale, Dayne Zorko, Jarryd Lyons, Hugh McCluggage, Jarrod Berry and Mitch Robinson in stellar form. Lachie Neale and Dayne Zorko, in particular have been incredible, with Brisbane the only club to have two players in the AFL Top Ten Player Rankings, with Neale ranked at 7th and Zorko 9th.This is where we are going to win the game against GWS, because our midfield is a more cohesive and hard at it unit. There is no room for complacency, because GWS has a good midfield, with Taylor, Coniglio, Kelly, Reid and Hopper all capable of getting hold of the ball. GWS average 40.5 clearances, per game against our 39.6, but it is in the tackling department that we hold sway and this is where I expect us to win, not only in the midfield, but all over the ground. Dayne Zorko is second in the competition for tackles and Brisbane leads the competition for tackles Inside 50. Put simply, I expect us to out muscle GWS. Look at our midfield tackle count against Melbourne. Zorko, Lyons, Neale, McCluggage and Martin had 27 tackles between them. We definitely have to have the best and most inform midfield in the competition. Check out their awesome performance against Melbourne:
Around the ground, I see winners on every line. Our defence has really come of age this year, with Darcy Gardiner, in particular proving to be one of the most reliable and underrated players in the competition. We all know how great Harris Andrews is, but add to that the football genius of Luke Hodge, Ryan Lester’s true grit, the speed of Noah Answerth and the composure of Zac Bailey and we are starting to look very formidable. As discussed elsewhere, don't be surprised to see Cam Rayner bolting out of defense too this week.
Credit to Chris Fagan because our defenders seem more willing to take the game on and run the ball out of defence down the centre corridor and I expect to see plenty of this on the weekend.
The midfield has been discussed, but it is in attack that we need to improve and this week we are all hoping for a team effort. Selection has been a vexed issue on our board this year, so I am going to leave that alone, but it is fair to say we need more than one of our key forwards to step up if we are to kick a winning score. Charlie Cameron and Eric Hipwood seem to take it in turns, which is not surprising, particularly given the tag that goes on to Cameron each week, but this week we are all hoping they both RUN RIOT! Lincoln McCarthy has been a gun for us all year and he also has the ability to push up into the midfield to help out. McCarthy is a complete footballer and an amazing addition to our list. A revitalized Alan Christensen is another massive plus for us. If we can get a little more out of whoever is at Full Forward, I can see us really cashing in on our midfield dominance. It goes without saying, but I will say it anyway, we also need to kick straight.
At this stage it appears that THE BIG O is going to be an out and you would expect Witherden to return, but other than that, I will leave team selection to Fagan.
In closing, this is the sort of a game that the boys have been looking forward to. Going in as 'underdogs' is going to suit us just fine and if there are any LIDS STILL ON before this one, expect them to be OBLITERATED after we bring home the points.
BRISBANE TO WIN THIS GAME BY 32 POINTS
P.S. Daniel Rich - in stunning form. He seems to be growing in confidence and significance to our team every week. His tackling was inspirational against Melbourne and he is playing in career best form. Having players around him who are performing well has freed him up and he is enjoying a real renaissance as a player. He presents a challenge to GWS, because if they can’t tag him, his trusty left boot is going to carve them up. Rich has taken all aspects of his game to a new level.
Head to Head
GWS 6 wins v Brisbane Lions 2
Greatest Winning Margin
GWS 79 points (Rd. 17, 2016)
Brisbane Lions 92 Points (Rd. 8, 2012)
PREVIEW
Let's start with this:
Jeremy Cameron got five weeks for this hit on Harris Andrews, but that wasn't the end of the story, because many of us believe we still have unfinished business with GWS. We haven't beaten Greater Western Sydney since Round 21, 2013 and this Sunday we have an opportunity to not only rectify that situation, but to give Jeremy Cameron a little payback where it counts, on the scoreboard.
When we last played GWS we had only won one game and while we were showing glimpses of promise, many were expecting that we still had a few years to go before we were truly competitive again. Well haven't times changed. The LID HAS COME OFF in 2019 and the Brisbane Lions are serious finals contenders again. This week against GWS we are going to announce to the AFL Public that we have well and truly arrived.
The difference this year has been our midfield depth, with Lachie Neale, Dayne Zorko, Jarryd Lyons, Hugh McCluggage, Jarrod Berry and Mitch Robinson in stellar form. Lachie Neale and Dayne Zorko, in particular have been incredible, with Brisbane the only club to have two players in the AFL Top Ten Player Rankings, with Neale ranked at 7th and Zorko 9th.This is where we are going to win the game against GWS, because our midfield is a more cohesive and hard at it unit. There is no room for complacency, because GWS has a good midfield, with Taylor, Coniglio, Kelly, Reid and Hopper all capable of getting hold of the ball. GWS average 40.5 clearances, per game against our 39.6, but it is in the tackling department that we hold sway and this is where I expect us to win, not only in the midfield, but all over the ground. Dayne Zorko is second in the competition for tackles and Brisbane leads the competition for tackles Inside 50. Put simply, I expect us to out muscle GWS. Look at our midfield tackle count against Melbourne. Zorko, Lyons, Neale, McCluggage and Martin had 27 tackles between them. We definitely have to have the best and most inform midfield in the competition. Check out their awesome performance against Melbourne:
Around the ground, I see winners on every line. Our defence has really come of age this year, with Darcy Gardiner, in particular proving to be one of the most reliable and underrated players in the competition. We all know how great Harris Andrews is, but add to that the football genius of Luke Hodge, Ryan Lester’s true grit, the speed of Noah Answerth and the composure of Zac Bailey and we are starting to look very formidable. As discussed elsewhere, don't be surprised to see Cam Rayner bolting out of defense too this week.
Credit to Chris Fagan because our defenders seem more willing to take the game on and run the ball out of defence down the centre corridor and I expect to see plenty of this on the weekend.
The midfield has been discussed, but it is in attack that we need to improve and this week we are all hoping for a team effort. Selection has been a vexed issue on our board this year, so I am going to leave that alone, but it is fair to say we need more than one of our key forwards to step up if we are to kick a winning score. Charlie Cameron and Eric Hipwood seem to take it in turns, which is not surprising, particularly given the tag that goes on to Cameron each week, but this week we are all hoping they both RUN RIOT! Lincoln McCarthy has been a gun for us all year and he also has the ability to push up into the midfield to help out. McCarthy is a complete footballer and an amazing addition to our list. A revitalized Alan Christensen is another massive plus for us. If we can get a little more out of whoever is at Full Forward, I can see us really cashing in on our midfield dominance. It goes without saying, but I will say it anyway, we also need to kick straight.
At this stage it appears that THE BIG O is going to be an out and you would expect Witherden to return, but other than that, I will leave team selection to Fagan.
In closing, this is the sort of a game that the boys have been looking forward to. Going in as 'underdogs' is going to suit us just fine and if there are any LIDS STILL ON before this one, expect them to be OBLITERATED after we bring home the points.
BRISBANE TO WIN THIS GAME BY 32 POINTS
P.S. Daniel Rich - in stunning form. He seems to be growing in confidence and significance to our team every week. His tackling was inspirational against Melbourne and he is playing in career best form. Having players around him who are performing well has freed him up and he is enjoying a real renaissance as a player. He presents a challenge to GWS, because if they can’t tag him, his trusty left boot is going to carve them up. Rich has taken all aspects of his game to a new level.
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