Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: AFL Round 14, 2024
The Brisbane Lions will face the St Kilda Saints this Friday (June 14) at Gabba Stadium for the first game of the AFL Round 14. Both teams are neck and neck in the standings, making this match an intriguing encounter.
Brisbane has been in good form, with just one loss in their last five games. Last week, they secured their fifth win of the season by defeating the Western Bulldogs 114-71.
They face a St Kilda side that has also been performing well recently despite inconsistent results throughout the season. In the previous round, the Saints secured a narrow three-point win against Gold Coast in a low-scoring match (51-48), marking their first back-to-back victories of the season after defeating West Coast in Round 12.
The Lions began the season with a poor home record, losing their first three games at Gabba. However, they have since established dominance at the ground by winning their last two home fixtures against Gold Coast and Richmond.
The Saints, meanwhile, have a poor away-from-home record, winning two of six games on the road this term. However, they defeated West Coast in their most recent away game.
Expect a low-scoring result in this encounter with Brisbane taking home maximum points with a comfortable home victory.
Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Form Guide
Brisbane Lions Form Guide (WDWLW): The Brisbane Lions are 13th in the AFL table.
St Kilda Saints Form Guide (LLLWW): The St Kilda Saints are 14th in the AFL table.
Home Team vs Away Team News
Brisbane
Injured: Will Ashcroft (Knee), Carter Michael (Knee), Tom Doedee (Knee), Keidean Coleman (Knee), Darcy Gardiner (Knee), Lincoln McCarthy (Knee)
Suspended: none
St Kilda
Injured: Jack Hayes (Knee), Isaac Keeler (Knee), Liam Stocker (Abdominal), Angus McLennan (Calf), James Van Es (Ankle), Dougal Howard (Hamstring)
Suspended: none
Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Predicted Lineups
Brisbane
FB: Dayne Zorko, Jack Payne, Ryan Lester
HB: Darcy Wilmot, Harris Andrews, Brandon Starcevich
C: Jaspa Fletcher, Cam Rayner, Jarrod Berry
HF: Charlie Cameron, Eric Hipwood, Hugh McCluggage
FF: Kai Lohmann, Joe Daniher, Zac Bailey
FOL: Oscar McInerney, Josh Dunkley, Lachie Neale
I/C: Callum Ah Chee, Logan Morris, Conor McKenna, Bruce Reville
EMG: Harry Sharp, Darcy Fort, Darragh Joyce
St Kilda
FB: Josh Battle, Dougal Howard, Callum Wilkie
HB: Jimmy Webster, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Jack Sinclair
C: Bradley Hill, Marcus Windhager, Mason Wood
HF: Dan Butler, Liam Henry, Mitch Owens
FF: Jack Higgins, Max King, Tim Membrey
FOL: Rowan Marshall, Jack Steele, Paddy Dow
I/C: Hunter Clark, Darcy Wilson, Riley Bonner, Anthony Caminiti
EMG: Brad Crouch, Arie Schoenmaker, Tom Campbell
Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Prediction
Prediction: Brisbane win by 15 points