Well, here we are again, Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood Magpies. Feels like déjà vu, doesn't it? Now last time these two tangoed, it was a real nail-biter. Lions won by just a single point, 79-78. We all remember, right? But let's not dwell in the past. This round, Lions are prancing around undefeated with a perfect 5-0 record this season, looking like they're on cloud nine. Don’t get me wrong, Magpies aren’t limping out there with a substantial 4-1 record – but the only dent in their record is the Lions themselves. A bit bitter we reckon?
Midseason form has been tip-top for the Lions. They’ve been swatting away teams like flies, latest casualty being Western, defeated 118-97. I could almost admire them if they weren't so smug about it. Magpies, on the other hand, last soared over Sydney with a convincing 109-78 putdown. Not too shabby but, honestly, we've seen better birds fly.
Factoring in the unholy zeal of the Lions and the slightly daunted but fierce Magpies, along with a host of other small but significant variables that you folks at home may not appreciate (no offense), we’re about ready to drill down to our prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Brisbane Lions by 12
