Preview Round 24: BigFooty Preview – Brisbane Lions v St Kilda

[blynd_freddie]

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THE STORY SO FAR…


R1 L by -54pts – LIONS 11-6:72 def by PTA 18-18:126
R2 W by 11pts – LIONS 14-9:93 def MEL 13-4:82
R3 L by –14pts – LIONS 7-11:53 def by WBD 10-7:67
R4 W by 33pts - LIONS 18-8:116 def COL 11-17:83


R5 W by 75pts - LIONS 22-20-152 def NTH 12-5:77
R6 W by 21pts - LIONS 16-12:108 def GWS 13-9:87
R7 W by 48pts – LIONS 17-13:115 def FRE 10-7:67
R8 W by 26pts - LIONS 15-10:10 def CAR 11-8:74


R9 W by 42pts – LIONS 12-15:87 def ESS 6-9:45
R10 W by 43pts – LIONS 16-11:107 def GCS 9-10:64
R11 L by –17pts - LIONS 10-18:78 ADE 14-11:95
R13 L by –25pts – LIONS 11-7:73 HAW 15-8:98


R14 W by 16pts LIONS 13-19:97 SYD 12-9:81
R15 W by 28pts LIONS 12-12:84 STK 8-8:56
R16 W by 81pts LIONS 20-14:134 RIC 7-11:53
R17 W by 81pts LIONS 16-20:116 WCE 5-5:35


R18 L by –1pts LIONS 16-8:104 MEL 16-9:105
R19 W by 11pts LIONS 9-10:64 GEE 7-11:53
R20 L by -41pts LIONS 7-13:55 GCS 15-6:96


R21 W by 3 LIONS 11-11:77 FRE 11-8:74
R22 W by 6pts LIONS 15-9:99 ADE 13-15:93
R23 W by 24pts LIONS 19-10:124 COL 15-10:100


Rnd24 - What’s at stake?
After defeating the Pies for the 6th consecutive time we currently hold second place by percentage over Melbourne and by game day if a win over the Saints rewards us with the title of minor premiers.
St Kilda will secure a finals berth should they become the first team to win at the Gabba this year.

BNE can finish…
1st – IF, they defeat STK, ESS def COL
2nd – IF they defeat STK
If we lose either 3rd or at worst 4th -

STK…
– will play finals ‘cause WCE defeated the doggies.

Omens anyone?

• BNE not lost at the Gabba this year, played 11 for ZERO losses
• STK not won interstate this year, travelled 6 times for ZERO wins
• Lyons has ZERO wins against a Fagan coached team at the Gabba

Last Time
Round 15 @ Docklands: Lions 12:12:84 def Saints 8:8:56

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“Brisbane’s forward-half game was the difference between the two teams tonight, scoring 65 of their 84 points from forward-half launches. They generated 11 more inside 50s than the Saints and won 10 more forward half intercepts.” – afl.com.au


Form – LAST 5 games

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Brisbane last 5 games at Gabba
For and Against averages
F- 102pts
A- 63pts

St Kilda last 5 games interstate
For and Against averages
F – 75.4pts
A – 84pts

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Okay, enough of the numbers and pictorials. Above is my suggested team line-ups.
As the game approaches, the Brisbane Lions coaching staff will closely monitor the injuries to Ah Chee and McCarthy and for the Saints, Ross and Sharman to determine whether they will be available for selection for Saturday. There is also some talk that St Kilda may consider resting Marshall.

Regardless of the players’ health conditions, the game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams performing at a high level in recent games. However, the Brisbane Lions' unbeaten record at home this year AND the mathematical possibility of a minor premiership should ensure we select our strongest fittest team for our last game prior to finals.

The St Kilda Saints will undoubtedly be looking to end our winning streak, their high pressure run and carry game looked good against Geelong and the Lions will need to be at their best to secure yet another home victory. With the possible absences of some key players, the Lions will be relying on their squad's depth and resilience to maintain their home record and continue their push for the flag.

The BOM forecast for Saturday suggests a mostly sunny day with light winds becoming easterly during the day and maximum of around 26C.

My forecast, Lions by 29pts.

NB: yeah shallow in content maybe but posted days earlier than the Rnd15 preview by ZoBlitz - Bring on Round 24 AND THE FINALS!

GO LIONS!!!

 

[martinson]

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THE STORY SO FAR…

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R1 L by -54pts – LIONS 11-6:72 def by PTA 18-18:126
R2 W by 11pts – LIONS 14-9:93 def MEL 13-4:82
R3 L by –14pts – LIONS 7-11:53 def by WBD 10-7:67
R4 W by 33pts - LIONS 18-8:116 def COL 11-17:83

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R5 W by 75pts - LIONS 22-20-152 def NTH 12-5:77
R6 W by 21pts - LIONS 16-12:108 def GWS 13-9:87
R7 W by 48pts – LIONS 17-13:115 def FRE 10-7:67
R8 W by 26pts - LIONS 15-10:10 def CAR 11-8:74

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R9 W by 42pts – LIONS 12-15:87 def ESS 6-9:45
R10 W by 43pts – LIONS 16-11:107 def GCS 9-10:64
R11 L by –17pts - LIONS 10-18:78 ADE 14-11:95
R13 L by –25pts – LIONS 11-7:73 HAW 15-8:98

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R14 W by 16pts LIONS 13-19:97 SYD 12-9:81
R15 W by 28pts LIONS 12-12:84 STK 8-8:56
R16 W by 81pts LIONS 20-14:134 RIC 7-11:53
R17 W by 81pts LIONS 16-20:116 WCE 5-5:35

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R18 L by –1pts LIONS 16-8:104 MEL 16-9:105
R19 W by 11pts LIONS 9-10:64 GEE 7-11:53
R20 L by -41pts LIONS 7-13:55 GCS 15-6:96

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R21 W by 3 LIONS 11-11:77 FRE 11-8:74
R22 W by 6pts LIONS 15-9:99 ADE 13-15:93
R23 W by 24pts LIONS 19-10:124 COL 15-10:100


Rnd24 - What’s at stake?
After defeating the Pies for the 6th consecutive time we currently hold second place by percentage over Melbourne and by game day if a win over the Saints rewards us with the title of minor premiers.
St Kilda will secure a finals berth should they become the first team to win at the Gabba this year.

BNE can finish…
1st – IF, they defeat STK, ESS def COL
2nd – IF they defeat STK
If we lose either 3rd or at worst 4th -

STK…
– will play finals ‘cause WCE defeated the doggies.

Omens anyone?

• BNE not lost at the Gabba this year, played 11 for ZERO losses
• STK not won interstate this year, travelled 6 times for ZERO wins
• Lyons has ZERO wins against a Fagan coached team at the Gabba

Last Time
Round 15 @ Docklands: Lions 12:12:84 def Saints 8:8:56

View attachment 1781511​

“Brisbane’s forward-half game was the difference between the two teams tonight, scoring 65 of their 84 points from forward-half launches. They generated 11 more inside 50s than the Saints and won 10 more forward half intercepts.” – afl.com.au


Form – LAST 5 games

View attachment 1781513​

Brisbane last 5 games at Gabba
For and Against averages
F- 102pts
A- 63pts

St Kilda last 5 games interstate
For and Against averages
F – 75.4pts
A – 84pts

View attachment 1781514​

Okay, enough of the numbers and pictorials. Above is my suggested team line-ups.
As the game approaches, the Brisbane Lions coaching staff will closely monitor the injuries to Ah Chee and McCarthy and for the Saints, Ross and Sharman to determine whether they will be available for selection for Saturday. There is also some talk that St Kilda may consider resting Marshall.

Regardless of the players’ health conditions, the game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams performing at a high level in recent games. However, the Brisbane Lions' unbeaten record at home this year AND the mathematical possibility of a minor premiership should ensure we select our strongest fittest team for our last game prior to finals.

The St Kilda Saints will undoubtedly be looking to end our winning streak, their high pressure run and carry game looked good against Geelong and the Lions will need to be at their best to secure yet another home victory. With the possible absences of some key players, the Lions will be relying on their squad's depth and resilience to maintain their home record and continue their push for the flag.

The BOM forecast for Saturday suggests a mostly sunny day with light winds becoming easterly during the day and maximum of around 26C.

My forecast, Lions by 29pts.

NB: yeah shallow in content maybe but posted days earlier than the Rnd15 preview by ZoBlitz - Bring on Round 24 AND THE FINALS!

GO LIONS!!!

You put a lot of work into that Freddie. Great job.

 

[Elixuh]

This is art.

 

[blynd_freddie]

This is art.

Typo? Left the F out...

 

[BRAB]

Saved the best preview until last.

 

[Nunez]

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THE STORY SO FAR…

View attachment 1781493
R1 L by -54pts – LIONS 11-6:72 def by PTA 18-18:126
R2 W by 11pts – LIONS 14-9:93 def MEL 13-4:82
R3 L by –14pts – LIONS 7-11:53 def by WBD 10-7:67
R4 W by 33pts - LIONS 18-8:116 def COL 11-17:83

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R5 W by 75pts - LIONS 22-20-152 def NTH 12-5:77
R6 W by 21pts - LIONS 16-12:108 def GWS 13-9:87
R7 W by 48pts – LIONS 17-13:115 def FRE 10-7:67
R8 W by 26pts - LIONS 15-10:10 def CAR 11-8:74

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R9 W by 42pts – LIONS 12-15:87 def ESS 6-9:45
R10 W by 43pts – LIONS 16-11:107 def GCS 9-10:64
R11 L by –17pts - LIONS 10-18:78 ADE 14-11:95
R13 L by –25pts – LIONS 11-7:73 HAW 15-8:98

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R14 W by 16pts LIONS 13-19:97 SYD 12-9:81
R15 W by 28pts LIONS 12-12:84 STK 8-8:56
R16 W by 81pts LIONS 20-14:134 RIC 7-11:53
R17 W by 81pts LIONS 16-20:116 WCE 5-5:35

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R18 L by –1pts LIONS 16-8:104 MEL 16-9:105
R19 W by 11pts LIONS 9-10:64 GEE 7-11:53
R20 L by -41pts LIONS 7-13:55 GCS 15-6:96

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R21 W by 3 LIONS 11-11:77 FRE 11-8:74
R22 W by 6pts LIONS 15-9:99 ADE 13-15:93
R23 W by 24pts LIONS 19-10:124 COL 15-10:100


Rnd24 - What’s at stake?
After defeating the Pies for the 6th consecutive time we currently hold second place by percentage over Melbourne and by game day if a win over the Saints rewards us with the title of minor premiers.
St Kilda will secure a finals berth should they become the first team to win at the Gabba this year.

BNE can finish…
1st – IF, they defeat STK, ESS def COL
2nd – IF they defeat STK
If we lose either 3rd or at worst 4th -

STK…
– will play finals ‘cause WCE defeated the doggies.

Omens anyone?

• BNE not lost at the Gabba this year, played 11 for ZERO losses
• STK not won interstate this year, travelled 6 times for ZERO wins
• Lyons has ZERO wins against a Fagan coached team at the Gabba

Last Time
Round 15 @ Docklands: Lions 12:12:84 def Saints 8:8:56

View attachment 1781511​

“Brisbane’s forward-half game was the difference between the two teams tonight, scoring 65 of their 84 points from forward-half launches. They generated 11 more inside 50s than the Saints and won 10 more forward half intercepts.” – afl.com.au


Form – LAST 5 games

View attachment 1781513​

Brisbane last 5 games at Gabba
For and Against averages
F- 102pts
A- 63pts

St Kilda last 5 games interstate
For and Against averages
F – 75.4pts
A – 84pts

View attachment 1781514​

Okay, enough of the numbers and pictorials. Above is my suggested team line-ups.
As the game approaches, the Brisbane Lions coaching staff will closely monitor the injuries to Ah Chee and McCarthy and for the Saints, Ross and Sharman to determine whether they will be available for selection for Saturday. There is also some talk that St Kilda may consider resting Marshall.

Regardless of the players’ health conditions, the game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams performing at a high level in recent games. However, the Brisbane Lions' unbeaten record at home this year AND the mathematical possibility of a minor premiership should ensure we select our strongest fittest team for our last game prior to finals.

The St Kilda Saints will undoubtedly be looking to end our winning streak, their high pressure run and carry game looked good against Geelong and the Lions will need to be at their best to secure yet another home victory. With the possible absences of some key players, the Lions will be relying on their squad's depth and resilience to maintain their home record and continue their push for the flag.

The BOM forecast for Saturday suggests a mostly sunny day with light winds becoming easterly during the day and maximum of around 26C.

My forecast, Lions by 29pts.

NB: yeah shallow in content maybe but posted days earlier than the Rnd15 preview by ZoBlitz - Bring on Round 24 AND THE FINALS!

GO LIONS!!!

Preview of the year my friend. Top shelf.

 

[blynd_freddie]

Preview of the year my friend. Top shelf.

Thought I'd go retro/analogue paint instead of photoshop, gives it a 2003 type feel, yeah?

 

[Toffee Lion]

Simpsons memes kept this board sane during the lean years, lovely choice and preview.

 

[Nunez]

Thought I'd go retro/analogue paint instead of photoshop, gives it a 2003 type feel, yeah?

I feel John would appreciate the paint artistry!

 

[ice444]

Hopefully a big win and then head into finals.

 

[Elixuh]

Bit of a different vibe over on the Saints board. They're predicting half their team will be rested. Pls RTB, do it.

 

[irel]

Freddo you've set the preview quality very high my friend. Any preview with Simpsons memes deserves an

 

[stfan]

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Omens anyone?

• STK not won interstate this year, travelled 6 times for ZERO wins

Well apart from the interstate wins against GWS, Swans and WCE that is...

 

[Elixuh]

Well apart from the interstate wins against GWS, Swans and WCE that is...

Thats your opinion

 

[Viceregal]

Saved the best preview until last.

Three previews left! ***


*** hopefully

 

[ShaneGrambeau]

St Kilda won twice interstate …this year..
st Kilda did not make the 8 because of the WCE - WB result..

 

[Diehard Saint]

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THE STORY SO FAR…

View attachment 1781493
R1 L by -54pts – LIONS 11-6:72 def by PTA 18-18:126
R2 W by 11pts – LIONS 14-9:93 def MEL 13-4:82
R3 L by –14pts – LIONS 7-11:53 def by WBD 10-7:67
R4 W by 33pts - LIONS 18-8:116 def COL 11-17:83

View attachment 1781494
R5 W by 75pts - LIONS 22-20-152 def NTH 12-5:77
R6 W by 21pts - LIONS 16-12:108 def GWS 13-9:87
R7 W by 48pts – LIONS 17-13:115 def FRE 10-7:67
R8 W by 26pts - LIONS 15-10:10 def CAR 11-8:74

View attachment 1781497
R9 W by 42pts – LIONS 12-15:87 def ESS 6-9:45
R10 W by 43pts – LIONS 16-11:107 def GCS 9-10:64
R11 L by –17pts - LIONS 10-18:78 ADE 14-11:95
R13 L by –25pts – LIONS 11-7:73 HAW 15-8:98

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R14 W by 16pts LIONS 13-19:97 SYD 12-9:81
R15 W by 28pts LIONS 12-12:84 STK 8-8:56
R16 W by 81pts LIONS 20-14:134 RIC 7-11:53
R17 W by 81pts LIONS 16-20:116 WCE 5-5:35

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R18 L by –1pts LIONS 16-8:104 MEL 16-9:105
R19 W by 11pts LIONS 9-10:64 GEE 7-11:53
R20 L by -41pts LIONS 7-13:55 GCS 15-6:96

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R21 W by 3 LIONS 11-11:77 FRE 11-8:74
R22 W by 6pts LIONS 15-9:99 ADE 13-15:93
R23 W by 24pts LIONS 19-10:124 COL 15-10:100


Rnd24 - What’s at stake?
After defeating the Pies for the 6th consecutive time we currently hold second place by percentage over Melbourne and by game day if a win over the Saints rewards us with the title of minor premiers.
St Kilda will secure a finals berth should they become the first team to win at the Gabba this year.

BNE can finish…
1st – IF, they defeat STK, ESS def COL
2nd – IF they defeat STK
If we lose either 3rd or at worst 4th -

STK…
– will play finals ‘cause WCE defeated the doggies.

Omens anyone?

• BNE not lost at the Gabba this year, played 11 for ZERO losses
• STK not won interstate this year, travelled 6 times for ZERO wins
• Lyons has ZERO wins against a Fagan coached team at the Gabba

Last Time
Round 15 @ Docklands: Lions 12:12:84 def Saints 8:8:56

View attachment 1781511​

“Brisbane’s forward-half game was the difference between the two teams tonight, scoring 65 of their 84 points from forward-half launches. They generated 11 more inside 50s than the Saints and won 10 more forward half intercepts.” – afl.com.au


Form – LAST 5 games

View attachment 1781513​

Brisbane last 5 games at Gabba
For and Against averages
F- 102pts
A- 63pts

St Kilda last 5 games interstate
For and Against averages
F – 75.4pts
A – 84pts

View attachment 1781514​

Okay, enough of the numbers and pictorials. Above is my suggested team line-ups.
As the game approaches, the Brisbane Lions coaching staff will closely monitor the injuries to Ah Chee and McCarthy and for the Saints, Ross and Sharman to determine whether they will be available for selection for Saturday. There is also some talk that St Kilda may consider resting Marshall.

Regardless of the players’ health conditions, the game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams performing at a high level in recent games. However, the Brisbane Lions' unbeaten record at home this year AND the mathematical possibility of a minor premiership should ensure we select our strongest fittest team for our last game prior to finals.

The St Kilda Saints will undoubtedly be looking to end our winning streak, their high pressure run and carry game looked good against Geelong and the Lions will need to be at their best to secure yet another home victory. With the possible absences of some key players, the Lions will be relying on their squad's depth and resilience to maintain their home record and continue their push for the flag.

The BOM forecast for Saturday suggests a mostly sunny day with light winds becoming easterly during the day and maximum of around 26C.

My forecast, Lions by 29pts.

NB: yeah shallow in content maybe but posted days earlier than the Rnd15 preview by ZoBlitz - Bring on Round 24 AND THE FINALS!

GO LIONS!!!

Very comprehensive OP, but if I may just correct you, the Saints have in fact beaten Sydney, Eagles and the Giants away this season - so 3/6. Also we do not have to beat you to secure a finals berth. We are already in and cannot be displaced.

 

[inaralover]

Have missed your witty posts, blynd_freddie. Thanks for dropping by!

 

[Jivlain]

I have a friend who has apparently never watched The Simpsons and I have been working on improving his cultural knowledge by regularly linking him contextual Simpsons clips in the groupchat.

But maybe I can just link him this thread.

 

[dlanod]

I have a friend who has apparently never watched The Simpsons and I have been working on improving his cultural knowledge by regularly linking him contextual Simpsons clips in the groupchat.

But maybe I can just link him this thread.

Make sure you let him know that St Kilda has in fact won interstate though.

 

[lioninthesand]

Have the saints won interstate though?

 

[Jivlain]

Make sure you let him know that St Kilda has in fact won interstate though.

I've checked and he's only interested in St Kilda to the extent that they make single malt whisky.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Top shelf Fred.

 

[blynd_freddie]

Very comprehensive OP, but if I may just correct you, the Saints have in fact beaten Sydney, Eagles and the Giants away this season - so 3/6. Also we do not have to beat you to secure a finals berth. We are already in and cannot be displaced.

It's a bit like searching for the hook in a Jeff Hook cartoon or where's Wally... there is always a chance to find some BS in any of my posts.

 

[DERRINALPHIL]

Simpsons memes kept this board sane during the lean years, lovely choice and preview.

I thought they failed!