Hawthorn vs Brisbane Prediction, Odds & Best Bets

Another qualifying final winner entering their prelim as underdogs, Hawthorn will look to end Brisbane’s reign when they clash at the MCG on Saturday evening.

The Hawks dismantled the Dockers in their first final, with a 32-point win on the back of insane pressure and 26 disposals, 12 intercepts and 10 marks from James Sicily.

It is unlikely that Sam Mitchell will make any changes to the team who successfully anchored Wharfie Time, but he has an embarrassment of riches with Box Hill also in Sunday’s VFL Grand Final.

It’s a similar story for Chris Fagan and his Lions coaching staff, who have players the ilk of Bruce Reville, Lincoln McCarthy, and Dan Annable waiting in the wings.

The Lions are clearly the best side in the competition when they turn up like they did against Adelaide, putting five goals on the Crows in the first seven minutes of the match and eventually running out 53-point victors.

Charlie Cameron (5 goals) and Zac Bailey (3) are unstoppable when they get going, while Fages will be over the moon at the sight of Hugh McCluggage finding form with two goals.

While they are clearly a force at the Gabba, the MCG holds no demons for the Lions who have won their past seven at the venue.

The game of the round (just) but the champs should have the experience required when the game is in the balance late in Q4.

Prediction: Brisbane To Win @ $1.82

Value: Logan Morris (Brisbane Lions) 3+ Goals @ $2.90

Player Pick: Jai Newcombe (Hawthorn) 24+ Disposals @ $1.73