The Brisbane Lions booked their next appearance in style, turning on a dominant display to defeat the Adelaide Crows 144–91 in their Semi-Final clash at the Gabba on Sat, 12 Sept, 7:35 pm AEST. In a contest that showcased their attacking power, the Lions put the result beyond doubt with a commanding performance on their home turf.
Pre-match markets had heavily favoured the home side, with the Brisbane Lions seeing support to trade at 1.32→1.29 (firmed) in head-to-head betting, while the Adelaide Crows drifted out to 3.42→3.5 (drifted). On the total points market, the line was set at 187.5 points, with the under moving from 1.95→1.9 (firmed) and the over shifting from 1.85→1.9 (drifted). Ultimately, the Lions' scoring output blew past expectations, sealing a 53-point victory.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this Semi-Finals showdown, the results are locked in. Here is how the card finished up at the final siren.
Adelaide Crows +21.5 (Line) — Loss. The Crows were unable to keep the margin within the 21.5-point buffer, falling heavily by 53 points as the Lions pulled away on the scoreboard.
Over 164.5 (Total Points) — Win. With a combined 235 points scored across the match (Brisbane Lions 144–91 Adelaide Crows), the over cleared the line comfortably.