Tips, Previews and all you need ahead of the two mouthwatering Preliminary Finals match-ups.
Win & you’re in the big dance.
swans vs power
20th september 7:40PM
Sydney heads into this preliminary final as firm favourites, according to simulations, with a 75% chance of winning. Their home advantage at the SCG, paired with a powerful defence and well-organized midfield, gives them the upper hand.
Players like Isaac Heeney and Luke Parker will be vital in maintaining midfield dominance. Port Adelaide, on the other hand, has struggled with consistency in recent weeks and faces a tall task to overcome Sydney on their home turf. However, if stars like Zak Butters and Connor Rozee can find form, Port may keep it competitive.
Port’s recent finals record is shaky, and they’ll need to tighten up their defence to stand a chance. Although Sydney is favoured by 19.5 points, Port could cover the line if they can withstand Sydney’s pressure. The low-scoring nature of SCG finals suggests this could be a grind.
TIP: POWER +19.5 @ $1.91
Cats vs. LIONS
21ST SEPTEMBER 5:15PM
Geelong faces Brisbane in a thrilling Saturday evening clash at the MCG.
The Cats hold a 62% chance of progressing to the Grand Final, thanks to their finals experience and home-ground advantage. Expect Jeremy Cameron to be the focal point in the forward line.
Brisbane, however, won’t go down easily. The Lions are known for their fast ball movement, and if Lachie Neale and Hugh McCluggage dominate the midfield, they could cause Geelong plenty of problems.
Despite Brisbane’s attacking firepower, their inconsistent finals form and playing away from home tilt the odds in Geelong’s favour. Brisbane’s ability to compete will hinge on their capacity to break through Geelong’s structured defence.
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