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The AAMI Community Series continues on Thursday, February 27th, as fans of the Lions and Crows get their first real look at their teams ahead of the 2025 AFL season.
Defending premiers Brisbane will host Adelaide at Brighton Homes Arena in Ipswich, looking to build momentum for their title defence. The Lions finished 5th on the ladder last season but peaked at the perfect time, ultimately defeating the Sydney Swans to claim the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
The Crows, on the other hand, are aiming for a major turnaround after finishing 15th last season. They’ve bolstered their squad with experienced recruits and will be eager to test themselves against the reigning champions.
Brisbane enters this clash after a win and a loss in their shortened match simulation games last week, while Adelaide is coming off a dominant 143-99 victory over arch-rivals Port Adelaide. With both teams eager to fine-tune their lineups, this should be an exciting preseason battle.
Here is a Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows Prediction for Thursday, February 27th 2025.
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Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows
Venue – Brighton Homes Arena
Bouncedown – 8.10pm EST
2024 Season Record
| Team | W-L-D | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 14-8-1 | 8-4 | 6-4-1 |
| Adelaide | 8-14-1 | 5-6-1 | 3-8 |
2024 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 92.6 | 75.9 | 168.5 |
| Adelaide | 82.3 | 83.6 | 165.9 |
Quick Game Facts
- The Brisbane Lions stormed to the 2024 AFL Premiership, winning 13 of their last 15 games in a dominant finish to the season.
- Adelaide struggled down the stretch, losing 4 of their last 5 games to close out a disappointing campaign.
Prediction
The reigning premiers, the Brisbane Lions, are the more talented team, but the Crows were impressive in their match simulation game against the Power and could make this a close contest. Brisbane should get the job done, but Adelaide may stay in the fight until deep into the match.
Prediction – Brisbane Lions (Win)
For predictions of other preseason matches, check out the links below.
Geelong vs Essendon Prediction