It’s a top four blockbuster at the Gabba!
Top eight fancies are set to make their moves as the race towards finals heats up and dare we say, the opportunity for our boys to lock in a double chance come September.
Although as the age-old adage goes, we’re taking it one week at a time. So, let’s get stuck into this week’s match preview.
Last Time We Met
Last time: GWS 17.11 (113) d Brisbane 8.11 (59) Round 7, 2024
It wasn’t our finest hour the last time we met the orange team on a cruelly cold evening in the nation’s capital.
The Giant’s running game proved too lethal as they took over the contest from our Lions.
Kai Lohmann snapped truly at the 19-minute mark of the second term to put our boys ahead 42-39, with Brisbane appearing to have weathered an early storm.
But the Giants had other ideas, generating momentum out of their defensive 50, kicking nine straight goals and a match-winning lead.
However, a lot has changed since our last encounter and our boys are up for the challenge as we have our sights set on another win in front of a packed Gabba crowd.
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Excited About
Motty’s 50th Game
Known for his unique habits, all the way from lugging around his own pillow on away trips to devouring cheap microwavable pouches of fried rice pre-game, Darcy Wilmot will line up this weekend for his 50th game of AFL footy. Drafted with the 16th pick in the 2021 AFL Draft, Motty has become one of our most dependable players, playing 49 consecutive games, soon to be 50, since debuting. His debut in the 2022 elimination final against Richmond showcased his nerves of steel as he calmly slotted into the side, as well as kicking his first career goal. Wilmot's consistency, combined with his unique personality and habits, has made him a popular and respected figure among fans, peers and coaching staff. The boys will be determined to secure a victory in honour of his milestone game.
Match-ups we're keen for
They’ll be fierce contests everywhere across the ground come Saturday afternoon. This week we’ve leant on the keen analysis of the AFL as to who could be the game shapers this week. This is what the AFL said:
Game shapers
Charlie Cameron was wrapped up in cotton wool after booting two early goals as the Lions brushed aside the Saints but should be cherry ripe to lift his impact again in his 150th match for the club. The 30-year-old has maintained his consistency with multiple goals in all but one of his past seven matches.
Jesse Hogan is arguably the most dangerous forward in the competition at the moment after booting 22 goals in his past five matches to be a key to the Giants’ hot streak of wins. The 29-year-old has burst ahead in the Coleman Medal race as he makes the most of his ability to take strong, contested grabs near goal, and is sure to occupy the Lions’ defence.
