Round 21
Adelaide v Brisbane Lions
Saturday, August 18 at 7:10pm (SA time)
The Gabba
Latest news
Brisbane has recalled key defender Matt Maguire and Jack Crisp for Saturday night's clash with Adelaide at the Gabba. The pair replaces Todd Banfield and Stephen Wrigley.
Out of action (Estimates only)
Matt Maguire (Ankle) - Test
Josh Drummond (Soreness) - Test
Ash McGrath (leg) - Season
Mitch Golby (Foot) - 2 weeks
Jared Polec (Adductor) - 4-6 weeks
Bryce Retzlaff (Knee) - Season
Brent Staker (Knee) - Season
Brad Harvey (Ankle) - Season
Matthew Leuenberger (Achilles) - Season
Amon Buchanan (Knee) - TBC
Jesse O'Brien (adductor surgery) - Season
The Lions’ recent form
Round 20, Carlton 17.11 (113) d Brisbane Lions 10.17 (77), Etihad Stadium
Round 19, Richmond 20.12 (132) d Brisbane Lions 12.12 (84), The Gabba
Round 18, West Coast 28.7 (175) d Brisbane Lions 12.5 (77), Patersons Stadium
Round 17, Brisbane Lions 8.11 (59) d Gold Coast 5.18 (48), Metricon Stadium
Round 16, St Kilda 16.9 (105) d Brisbane Lions 14.8 (92), The Gabba
Recent form against Adelaide
2011, Round 20, Adelaide 16.14 (110) d Brisbane Lions 19.9 (105), The Gabba
2011, Round 10, Brisbane Lions 15.11 (101) d Adelaide 8.13 (61), AAMI Stadium
2010, Round 20, Adelaide 15.14 (104) d Brisbane Lions 13.19 (97), The Gabba
2010, Round nine, Adelaide 13.15 (93) d Brisbane Lions 11.15 (81), AAMI Stadium
2009, Round eight, Brisbane Lions 18.11 (119) d Brisbane Lions 12.11 (83), The Gabba
Team
B: Joel Patfull, Daniel Merrett, Ryan Harwood
HB:Pearce Hanley, Matt Maguire, Jed Adcock
C: Rohan Bewick, Daniel Rich, James Polkinghorne
HF: Jack Redden, Jonathan Brown, Dayne Zorko
F: Tom Rockliff, Jordan Lisle, Josh Green
Foll: Ben Hudson, Simon Black, Andrew Raines
INT: Jack Crisp, Claye Beams, Elliot Yeo, Ryan Harwood
EMERG: Josh Drummond, Sam Docherty, Stephen Wrigley
IN: Matt Maguire, Jack Crisp
OUT: Todd Banfield (omitted), Stephen Wrigley (omitted)
Stats that matter
Tony Modra holds the record for most Crows goals in a game against the Brisbane Lions. Modra bagged seven at AAMI Stadium in round one, 1997.
South Australian-born Lion Jack Redden is ranked sixth in the AFL for tackles (114). He’s also Brisbane’s leading clearance player (97).
The Crows have won their past two matches against the Lions at the Gabba by a combined total of 12 points.
The Lions are last in the competition for contested marks, averaging only 9.2 per game.
Scott Thompson picked up three Brownlow votes last time these two teams met. Midfielder Richard Douglas also enjoys playing against the Lions, having been awarded best on ground by the umpires in both matches between the sides in 2010.
News Bites
In the Mix - AFL.com.au
After three straight losses, the Lions' defence should be bolstered for Saturday night's home match against Adelaide with two key inclusions. Fullback Matt Maguire has missed two weeks with an ankle injury but is almost right to go, while half-back general Josh Drummond will return after a week out with soreness.
