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We have expert tips and predictions for the AFL Semi Finals, beginning tonight with Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions from the MCG. We also look forward to Collingwood’s clash with Fremantle tomorrow night from the MCG.
Melbourne
Melbourne Brisbane Lions
Brisbane LionsFriday 7:50pm
AEST MCG, Melbourne
Melbourne will host the Brisbane Lions in tonights Semi Final at the MCG.
Melbourne lost the Qualifying Final to the Sydney Swans 91-69 last weekend. While Brisbane got over the line against Richmond 106-104, with Joe Daniher providing the match winner with a minute left to play.
It was announced due to family reasons Daniher would be unavailable for the Lions tonight, which could have significant impact on the Lions chances. Melbourne will also feel confident, as they had two massive wins over the Lions this season. They have also won their last four consecutive clashes with Brisbane, who will also need to break an eight year winless draught at the MCG if they are hoping to progress to a preliminary final.
Key players:
Melbourne:
- Ben Brown
- Max Gawn
- Luke Jackson
Brisbane:
- Lachie Neale
- Eric Hipwood
- Charlie Cameron
Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions prediction:
Melbourne to bounce back to their best form that they showed earlier in the season and in round 23, they will win by 40-points and progress to a preliminary final against Geelong.
Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions betting tip:
Melbourne start hot favourites at $1.23 to Brisbane $4.05
Collingwood
Collingwood Fremantle
FremantleSaturday 7:25pm AEST
MCG, Melbourne
Collingwood will host Fremantle in Saturday nights Semi Final at the MCG.
Collingwood were gallant, but went down to Geelong 78-72 in last weeks Qualifying Final, with Max Holmes belting home the match winner late. Fremantle fought a mountain to get over the Western Bulldogs, coming back from conceding the first six goals of the game and a 41-point deficit to defeat eliminate the Dogs 73-60.
It will be a hotly contested Semi Final, Fremantle have won three out of the last five clashes with Collingwood. So they will not feel the task is beyond them. The winner earns a Preliminary Final against the Sydney Swans.
Key players:
Collingwood:
- Jamie Elliot
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Josh Daicos
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Jack Ginnivan
Fremantle:
- Rory Lobb
- David Mundy
- Michael Walters
Collingwood vs Fremantle prediction:
Collingwood to win a close contest by 15-points, but don’t count the Dockers out.
Collingwood vs Fremantle betting tip:
Collingwood start favourites at $1.52 to Fremantle $2.48