AFL TIPS: Brisbane v Sydney

Saturday, August 9 – 4.15 PM AEST – Venue: Gabba

Brisbane will be looking to grab a top two spot so they are guaranteed to play home finals until the Grand Final. They need to win all three games until finals and hope that the Pies or Crows falter.

Sydney is in good form and beat a plucky Essendon last week. Although they don’t have anything to play for now that they can’t make the finals, they will be trying to finish the year strongly and set themselves up for a great 2026.  

Hayden McLean may return from concussion protocols and Aaron Francis will be considered for a recall. Heeney was back to his best last week and Grundy, Warner and Gulden form a strong midfield unit. The Swans forwards will get plenty of opportunity, but they need to convert opportunities into goals. Tom Papley will help in that regard.  

After a stirring win over the Pies on the MCG last week, Brisbane will be looking for the midfield to dominate possession with Neale, the Ashcroft brothers, McCluggage, Dunkley, Fletcher and Fort looking to provide their forwards with plenty of goal scoring opportunities. Zac Bailey, Charlie Cameron and Cam Rayner will provide the X factor for Logan Morris and Eric Hipwood to work alongside.    

The Lions have too much to play for on their home deck.  

Brisbane by 25 points