Port Adelaide Power vs Brisbane Lions Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: AFL Round 15, 2024
The Port Adelaide Power and Brisbane Lions will open the curtains for Saturday's footy when they clash at the Adelaide Oval in the AFL Round 15. This match holds significant value for the two teams and could make or break their chances of playing in the qualifying finals come September.
The Power dropped to seventh in the standings following a loss to GWS Giants in Round 14. Port Adelaide also lost to Carlton Blues two weeks ago, and anything short of a victory this week could see them drop out of the playoff spots by the end of the round.
They will hope to stay in the top eight with a victory over Brisbane, whom they have beaten five times in their last six meetings at Adelaide Oval. The overturning of Zak Butters' one-week suspension is a huge positive for the Power heading into this tie, as the midfielder has recorded 27 disposals in his last three games against the Lions.
Meanwhile, Brisbane with only one loss in their last six matches are the huge favorites in this encounter. Last week, the 2023 Grand Finalists defeated St Kilda by 20 points in a high-scoring matchup at the Gabba, their second win on the bounce after seeing off the Western Bulldogs in Round 13.
The Lions are 13th in the standings, but If they continue in this fashion, they could secure a top-eight spot, with less difficult fixtures lined up in the coming weeks. Brisbane's forward line is their greatest strength and they will hope to unleash the guns in their arsenal against the Power.
Although the Lions do not have a good record playing the Power at Adelaide Oval, Brisbane have won four of the last five meetings between the sides. Their recent form shows an upward trajectory and they should make it three wins on the trot.
Port Adelaide Power vs Brisbane Lions Form Guide
Port Adelaide Power Form Guide (WWWLL): Port Adelaide Power are seventh in the AFL ladder.
Brisbane Lions Form Guide (DWLWW): The Brisbane Lions are 13th in the AFL ladder.
Port Adelaide Power vs Brisbane Lions Team News
Port Adelaide Power
Injured: Lachie Charleson, Sam Powell-Pepper, Charlie Dixon, Josh Sinn, Hugh Jackson, Willie Rioli
Suspended: none
Brisbane Lions
Injured: Carter Michael, Tom Doedee, Keidean Coleman, Lincoln McCarthy, Noah Answerth, Will Ashcroft, Darcy Gardiner
Suspended: none
Port Adelaide Power vs Brisbane Lions Predicted Lineups
Port Adelaide Power
FB: Kane Farrell, Esava Ratugolea, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher
HB:Logan Evans, Aliir Aliir, Dan Houston
C: Jase Burgoyne, Connor Rozee, Willem Drew
HF: Darcy Byrne-Jones, Todd Marshall, Miles Bergman
FF: Zak Butters, Ollie Lord, Mitch Georgiades
FOL: Jordon Sweet, Jason Horne-Francis, Jed McEntee
I/C: Ollie Wines, Travis Boak, Jackson Mead, Jeremy Finlayson, Willie Rioli
EMG: Ivan Soldo, Josh Sinn, Francis Evans
Brisbane Lions
FB: Dayne Zorko, Jack Payne, Ryan Lester
HB: Conor McKenna, Harris Andrews, Brandon Starcevich
C: Bruce Reville, Cam Rayner, Jarrod Berry
HF: Charlie Cameron, Eric Hipwood, Hugh McCluggage
FF: Callum Ah Chee, Joe Daniher, Logan Morris
FOL: Oscar McInerney, Josh Dunkley, Lachie Neale
I/C: Kai Lohmann, Jaspa Fletcher, Zac Bailey, Shadeau Brain, Darcy Wilmot
EMG: Jarryd Lyons, Darcy Fort, Darragh Joyce
Port Adelaide Power vs Brisbane Lions Prediction
Prediction: Brisbane to win by a huge margin