Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions
Saturday 20 June, 2015
7:20pm, Etihad Stadium
The Lions like the Dogs are coming off a bye and will be well-rested for the trip down south.
Although sitting 16th on the ladder after a 2-8 start to the year, with one of those wins coming against Port Adelaide at the Gabba – the Lions’ highlight of season 2015.
Dayne Beams has been a standout in his first year at the Club but has lacked support in the midfield.
The Lions however will be hungry to end a three-game losing streak, and should take confidence from the nail-biting win against the Dogs in round 12 last year.
Brisbane Lions Key Stats
- #9 in league for rebound 50s (400)
- #10 in league for disposal efficiency (72.3%)
- #10 in league for hit outs (444)
Players to Watch
Dayne Beams
A shining light in a disappointing start to the year for the Lions, Beams is in the top 20 players in the AFL for most stats. He’s averaging 28 disposals a match, sitting 18th in the league, and is 12th for contested possession, sixth for centre clearances and ninth for inside 50s. He’s played every game in 2015 and has been one of the Lions’ most consistent performers. His highlight for the year came three weeks ago when he collected 38 disposals, ten marks and seven tackles in the Lions’ loss to St Kilda in round nine.
Stefan Martin
A dominant ruckman, Martin sits eighth in the competition for hit outs, including a massive 42-hit out game against the Suns in round five. Martin also collected 24 disposals that match, and is averaging 19 for the year. His work around the ground make him a damaging opponent, sitting 18th in the league for contested marks.
Head to Head
Western Bulldogs 27
Brisbane Lions 21
Last time we met
Brisbane Lions 14.11 (95) defeated Western Bulldogs 13.9 (87) at Etihad Stadium, round 12 2014.
Brisbane’s last three games
R10 2015 – Greater Western Sydney 14.13 (97) defeated Brisbane Lions 10.7 (67)
R9 2015 – St Kilda 16.12 (108) defeated Brisbane Lions 13.8 (86)
R8 2015 – Essendon 21.10 (136) defeated Brisbane Lions 12.6 (78)
