North Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Regular Season | Round 9

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The North Melbourne Kangaroos face a daunting test against a Brisbane Lions team beginning to fire on all cylinders.

Kick-off date/time: Sunday 11th May, 2025: UK – 7:40am / Local – 4:40pm / US ET – 2:40am / Saturday 10th May, US PT – 11:40pm

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Some matches are televised on Fox Sports channels

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ & Watch AFL / US – Watch AFL

The prediction

For the North Melbourne Kangaroos, it was a case of near but so far in a narrow loss to Essendon. They had their chances in the second half but still succumbed to the Bombers by three points. Tasmania has been a happy hunting ground of sorts for the Kangaroos but they will face a Brisbane Lions desperate to stay in that catbird seat near the apex of the ladder.

The Brisbane Lions got the better of the nearby Gold Coast Suns 66-49. The Lions led against the Suns at every change and despite going goalless in the fourth quarter their five goals to one third quarter set up a strong victory. Individual performers for the Lions continue to be the usual suspects: Lachie Neale, Dayne Zorko and Will Ashcroft with possessions and Eric Hipwood in front of goals.

There is a significant class divide between the two sides when they step on the field and while some question why the Kangaroos haven’t been better than they look on paper, the reality for their supporters is that the resurgence is still more a fantasy than a reality. Nick Larkey and Paul Curtis have formed a dependable 1-2 punch in front of goals however the sheer volume has not been enough to kick winning scores.

The Lions have won seven straight contests against the Kangas and this one should make it eight. 

North Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions tip: Brisbane Lions to win by 40+ points & Eric Hipwood to kick 3+ goals