2013 AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON: ROUND 1
Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions
Saturday 30 March 2013
Etihad Stadium @ 1:40pm (local time)
2013 NEAFL SEASON: ROUND 2
Morningside v Brisbane Lions Reserves
Saturday 30 March 2013
Esplen Oval @ 1:30pm (local time)
ODDS*
Brisbane Lions 1.53
Western Bulldogs 2.50
*Courtesy of TattsBet as at 25/3/13
BROADCAST DETAILS
Brisbane
LIVE on 7mate at 12:30pm
LIVE on Fox Footy at 12:30pm
Melbourne
LIVE on Fox Footy at 1:30pm
Adelaide
LIVE on Fox Footy at 1pm
Perth
LIVE on Fox Footy at 10:30am
SydneyAFL
LIVE on Fox Footy at 1:30pm
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PUBLIC TRAINING TIMES
Friday 29 March: 4.00pm @ Albert Park (Melbourne)
AFTERMATCH FUNCTION
All Lions fans are encouraged to stay back after Saturday’s match against the Western Bulldogs to hear from some of the players and coaches at the Club’s official aftermatch function held in the Victory Room inside Etihad Stadium (Level 1, Aisle 14-16).
Lions fans receive free entry into this event, which is scheduled to start shortly after the final siren.
A selection of players will be in attendance once they have completed their usual post-match warm-downs (approx. 45 minutes after the siren).
Fans will be entertained while they wait by Gold 104’s Craig Huggins, who will be on hand to conduct roving interviews, host some Lions trivia and give away plenty of prizes.
LIONS SEATING AREA
All Lions members and supporters with general admission entry into Saturday afternoon’s game are encouraged to sit between Aisles 14-15 on the Level 3 wing to help create a sea of maroon, blue and gold!
While these seats are not exclusive for the Club (they are available to the general public on a first-in first-served basis), it might enable Lions fans to sit among fellow supporters.
LIONS V WESTERN BULLDOGS HEAD TO HEAD
The Lions have won 15 of their 27 matches against the Western Bulldogs for a winning percentage of 55%.
Biggest win: 84 points @ Etihad Stadium in Round 22 2003
Biggest loss: 91 points @ Princess Park in Round 16 1998
Most goals (for): Daniel Bradshaw (7) @ Etihad Stadium in Round 2 2000
Most goals (against): Paul Hudson (8) @ Etihad Stadium in Round 4 2001
RECENT HISTORY
2009: Semi Final - 8.8 (56) to 16.11 (107) @ The MCG (N) - Lost by 51
2010: Round 4 - 13.23 (101) to 12.7 (79) @ The Gabba (N) - Won by 22
2010: Round 12 - 8.8 (56) to 17.19 (121) @ Etihad Stadium - Lost by 65
2011: Round 2 - 6.9 (45) to 19.9 (123) @ Etihad Stadium - Lost by 78
2012: Round 13 - 18.6 (114) to 7.14 (56) @ Etihad Stadium - Won by 58
2012: Round 23 - 19.14 (128) to 9.7 (61) @ The Gabba - Won by 67
LAST TIME THEY MET
The Lions were eager to finish season 2012 off with a three-game winning streak, and headed into the Round 23 clash as favourites after comfortably accounting for the Bulldogs back in Round 13.
After a sluggish first quarter by both teams, the Lions kicked eight goals to two in the second term and never looked back, leading at every change and finishing the game as 67-point victors.
Daniel Rich was best on ground with 25 disposals and four goals, while Jonathan Brown also contributed five goals.
FAST FOOTY FACTS
The Lions are currently sitting on an eight-game winning streak - three wins at the tail-end of 2012, and five consecutive wins in the 2013 NAB Cup competition.
The Lions have welcomed seven new recruits in 2013 - the Club acquired five new draftees at the National and Rookie Drafts, while Brent Moloney and Stefan Martin joined the Club via Free Agency and the Trade Period respectively at the end of 2012.
The Lions are set to play their third straight match at Etihad Stadium this Saturday, having previously faced Collingwood and Carlton in their final two NAB Cup matches.
Patrick Karnezis (four games) and Pearce Hanley (three games) were the Lions’ leading ball-winners during the NAB Cup competition, averaging 20.8 possessions each.
