Brisbane Lions vs Hawthorn Preview & Prediction | 2026 AFL | Regular Season | Round 22
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Defending champions the Brisbane Lions are seeking to finish the regular season well as they take on a strong Hawthorn side at The Gabba in Round 22.
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The prediction
The Brisbane Lions come into this one on the back of a surprise hammering, suffering a 76-point defeat at the hands of an improved Carlton side. That ended what was a seven-match winning streak for the Queenslanders before that.
Hawthorn have won 14, tied one and lost just five of their games this season as they now sit six points clear of Brisbane, as well as the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne, as they hunt down second spot in the regular season, just a couple of points behind the Sydney Swans.
Hawthorn earned a slender 16-point win against North Melbourne last week and a high-scoring affair seems a decent bet for this one between two strong teams.
Brisbane Lions vs Hawthorn tip: Over 175.5 points
