Four AFL teams are one step away from reaching the Grand Final. Two promising preliminary-final matchups are sure to provide excitement for league fans. Collingwood won the Minor Premiership and played well for most of the season but will have a stiff test against GWS.
Brisbane and Carlton will also have an intense matchup. Let’s take a look at these top matchups in this coming AFL Preliminary Finals matchups with the top AFL Premiership lines offered by MyBookie.
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2023 AFL | 127th season of the Australian Football League
Thursday, September 21st – Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Preliminary Finals of the AFL season
Collingwood Magpies vs. Greater Western Sydney Giants
AFL Odds: Collingwood -9.5; GWS +9.5 / Collingwood -188; GWS +119 / O/U 175.5
Thursday, September 21st, 2023 at 5:50 am
Melbourne Cricket Ground, East Melbourne, Australia
Collingwood has played excellent defense all season. While the Magpies have seen some struggles during the last month, they have still played solid football overall. Collingwood will get a boost when 20-year-old star Nick Daicos returns to the lineup. Daircos is one of the favorites to win the Brownlow Medal and has been sidelined since Aug. 5 with a fractured right knee.
Daicos has kicked 18 goals this season and averaged over 20 disposals per game. The Magpies also have plenty of players to support Daicos. Brody Mihocek leads the team with 45 goals, while Jamie Elliott has 38, and Bobby Hill has scored 28 times.
Collingwood smothered Melbourne last week, but GWS has a different attack level. The dynamic Toby Greene has led the Giants’ attack. Greene has kicked 64 goals this season and averages nearly 18 disposals per game.
Greene didn’t play in the first meeting between the two teams during Round 9. Collingwood proceeded to pound GWS 120-55 during the first meeting between the two sides. This one is expected to be more competitive. Collingwood is a 10.5-point favorite. The Magpies are -175 on the moneyline, while GWS is +130. The over/under has been set at 169.5 points.
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Brisbane Lions vs. Carlton Blues
AFL Odds: Brisbane -9.5; Carlton +9.5 / Brisbane -188; Carlton +119 / O/U 175.5
Friday, September 22nd, 2023 at 3:15 am
The Gabba, Queensland, Australia
The match between Brisbane and Carlton will be an exciting matchup. The Blues’ fanbase has been invigorated by Carlton’s first run to the preliminary final in 23 years.
But Carlton will have to protect the ball better than it during its last-second win over Melbourne last round. The Blues gave the ball away 92 times, significantly higher than the AFL’s average of 69 giveaways per game.
Carlton has been one of the most in-form teams in the competition. The Blues have won 11 of their last games. The Blues’ lone defeat during that stretch was a 105-73 loss to GWS during Round 24.
Brisbane is a team that thrives on opponent’s mistakes. The Lions average 54.8 points per game off turnovers. Brisbane has proven to be a team with plenty of offensive punch. The Lions are second in the AFL in points scored. Brisbane also is second for points scored on inside 50s.
The Lions have a dynamic pair of scorers at the top of their lineup. Joe Daniher leads Brisbane has a team-high 56 goals, while Charlie Cameron has scored 55 times. Brisbane is a 19.5-point favorite. The Lions are -255 on the moneyline, while the Blues are +185. The over/under has been set at 165.5 points.
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AFL Preliminary Finals Series 2023 Schedule
| Date | Time | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 22 | 5:50 a.m. | Brisbane Lions | vs. | Carlton Blues |
| Saturday, September 23 | 3:15 a.m. | Collingwood Magpies | vs. | Greater Western Sydney Giants |
2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Odds
| NRL Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Collingwood Magpies | +550 |
| Brisbane Lions | +600 |
| Melbourne Demons | +750 |
| Carlton Blues | +850 |
| GWS Giants | +900 |
| Port Adelaide | +1200 |
| Sydney Swans | +1200 |
| Adelaide Crows | +1400 |
| Rest of the Field | +1500 or higher |
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