What a night of finals footy down at the Gabba on Sat, 12 Sept, 7:35 pm AEST. The Semi-Finals clash between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows delivered plenty of talking points, ending in a comprehensive 144–91 victory in favour of the home side.
Punters rolling into this fixture had plenty to weigh up. The Brisbane Lions entered the contest sitting higher on the ladder at rank 3 with 16 wins, though they were last seen dropping a match 88–141 against the Sydney Swans. Meanwhile, the Adelaide Crows made the trip up holding rank 6 with 15 wins, rolling in on the quick back-up after securing a 90–68 win against the Western Bulldogs on Sat, 5 Sept.
Market support in the lead-up had the Brisbane Lions heading south in price, moving from 1.32→1.29 (firmed), while the Adelaide Crows drifted out from 3.42→3.5 (drifted). In the total points market set at 187.5 points, the over drifted from 1.85→1.9 (drifted) and the under shifted from 1.95→1.9 (firmed). When the siren sounded, however, the scoreboard told a high-scoring tale that left the total well and truly in over territory.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this Semi-Finals showdown, it proved to be a tough outing across the board. Sticking to our usual honest review of the numbers, here is how the ledger finished up:
Head to Head: We tipped Adelaide Crows at 3.29. Result: Loss. The Crows couldn't stem the tide against a rampant Brisbane outfit on their home deck.
Line Market: We took Adelaide Crows +21.5 at 1.9. Result: Loss. The final 53-point margin blew past the handicap as the Lions pulled away convincingly.
Total Points: We went with Under 164.5 at 3.1. Result: Loss. With a combined 235 points scored in the 144–91 blowout, the under never looked likely.