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Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power AFL Tips - Lions out to make a statement in GABBA clash

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Last updated: Thu 03 Jul 2025 10:30

Adam Cusworth 03 Jul 2025

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Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 17 AFL game
The game will be played at Gabba, with the bounce at 7:35 PM (AEST)
Will the Lions reassert their Gabba dominance, or are the Power primed to break through and claim a big scalp on the road?
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Adam's Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power AFL Tips

Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power, Round 17 2025 - Expert Prediction

Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power, Round 17 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Brisbane Lions Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Brisbane Lions Team News
Brisbane Lions Team List
Port Adelaide Power Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Port Adelaide Power Team News
Port Adelaide Power Team List
Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2025 Round 17 FAQ’s

Brisbane will be primed to put on a show at the Gabba as they take on Port Adelaide on Saturday night.

The reigning premiers have had a turbulent 2025 but produced a powerful performance in their Round 14 win over Geelong, dismantling the Cats by 41 points at GMHBA Stadium. With a bye in Round 15, they should return rejuvenated.

Port Adelaide enter with some momentum as well, winning three of their last four matches. They dismantled Carlton by 50 points last round, though the Blues are currently in disarray. This clash, however, poses a far greater challenge.

Port have struggled against top-tier sides this season, often falling heavily. The Lions should dominate midfield territory and have a versatile forward line capable of taking full advantage.

The home side has dominated this head-to-head recently and should again cover the line. Will Ashcroft will be a key contributor in the engine room, while Logan Morris and Eric Hipwood both present forward threats — with the latter offering sneaky value in the goals market.

Brisbane have taken seven of the last eight meetings
The Lions thrashed Port by 89 points in their last encounter
Will Ashcroft has had 30+ touches in four of Brisbane’s last six wins
Eric Hipwood has kicked 7 goals across his last 3 matches vs the Power

Head to Head

Brisbane hold a strong recent advantage in this matchup, winning seven of the last eight. Five of those wins came at the Gabba, including a resounding 89-point drubbing in Round 15 last year.

Eric Hipwood has a solid record in this fixture with seven goals in his last three outings against Port.

Lachie Neale has averaged 27 disposals in his past four. For the Power, Zak Butters has averaged 29 in his last four games against the Lions.

Brisbane Lions Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
3-2	3-2	1-4

The Lions have won three of their last five games. Close losses to Adelaide and GWS could have easily gone the other way, but they responded in style with a statement win over Geelong.

Interestingly, Brisbane have dropped three of their past four matches at the Gabba, a venue that has been a fortress in recent seasons.

They rank 2nd for clearances and 3rd for disposals over the past five weeks. Against Geelong, Dayne Zorko had 33 disposals, Josh Dunkley 30, and Will Ashcroft 28. Ashcroft has gone 25+ in eight of his last nine and hit 30+ five times.

Logan Morris slotted five goals against the Cats, taking his tally to 10 from his past two games. Cam Rayner chipped in with three.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
6-9	5-10	8-3	2-1

Brisbane Lions Team News

Brisbane have minimal injury concerns. Kaidean Coleman and Tom Doedee are nearing returns. Callum Ah Chee and Darcy Gardiner missed Round 14 through illness but are fit to play. Oscar McInerney is also in the mix after two VFL appearances.

Brisbane Lions Team List

B: D.Zorko, D.Gardiner, R.Lester

HB: N.Answerth, H.Andrews, B.Starcevich

C: J.Fletcher, H.McCluggage, J.Berry

HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, W.Ashcroft

F: C.Rayner, L.Morris, Z.Bailey

FOLL: D.Fort, J.Dunkley, L.Neale - C

I/C: K.Lohmann, C.Ah Chee, L.Ashcroft, S.Day, D.Wilmot

EMG: W.McLachlan, B.Reville, O.McInerney

In: - D.Gardiner, C.Ah Chee

Out: - B.Reville (Omitted), W.McLachlan (Omitted)

Port Adelaide Power Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
3-2	3-2	2-3

Port have strung together three wins from their last four, defeating GWS, Melbourne, and Carlton. However, they remain vulnerable away from home, holding a 2-4 record on the road. Three of those four losses have been blowouts.

Against the Blues, Connor Rozee and Zak Butters each gathered 30 disposals. Rozee has had 25+ in 11 consecutive games and 30+ in two of his last three. Butters has topped 25+ in four straight.

Mitch Georgiades kicked five goals against Carlton and now has 13 from his past three outings. It was also the first time Port hit 100 points since Round 5.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
7-8	6-9	5-4	2-4

Port Adelaide Power Team News

No new injuries were reported after the Carlton clash, and the Power are unlikely to make many changes. Jack Lukosius is in the frame for a recall.

Port Adelaide Power Team List

B: A.Aliir, B.Zerk-Thatcher, M.Bergman

HB: C.Rozee - C, E.Ratugolea, La.Jones

C: J.Burgoyne, J.Horne-Francis, W.Drew

HF: D.Byrne-Jones, J.Lukosius, S.Powell-Pepper

F: W.Rioli, M.Georgiades, J.Richards

FOLL: D.Visentini, O.Wines, Z.Butters

I/C: J.Sweet, K.Farrell, J.Sinn, H.Jackson, T.Boak

EMG: M.Liddy, L.Evans, E.Mackinlay

In: - J.Lukosius, O.Wines

Out: - M.Liddy (Omitted), L.Evans (Omitted)

Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2025 Round 17 FAQ’s

How to watch Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2025 Round 17?

You can watch the Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2025 Round 17 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2025 Round 17?

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Verdict

Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide Power

Brisbane comfortably. Ashcroft to find plenty of footy, Hipwood strong for 2+ goals.

Brisbane -27.5

Handicap -27.5

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