VFL Match Preview: Lions look to back up first round win

The Brisbane Lions VFL side will play their first game at Brighton Homes Arena for 2024 taking on Collingwood on Good Friday.

The Brisbane Lions VFL side will play their first game at Brighton Homes Arena for 2024 taking on Collingwood on Good Friday.

Smithy’s VFL action returns to Springfield with the Lions looking to go two from two following their 37-point, Round 1 win against Essendon.

Lions VFL coach, Ben Hudson, was impressed with his sides first outing but knows Collingwood pose a different challenge.

“We were really happy with Round 1 and some of the performances, especially the young guys,” Hudson said.

“Logan Morris, Luke Lloyd and Reece Torrent were great in their first game for the Club.

“Looking to this week, Collingwood were really good in Round 1 and we will have to be at our best on Friday.

“They give us a different look and we are excited for that challenge.”

The Lions will be hoping to secure their second win in the VFL this season.

Collingwood also enter the match hot off a win in round 1, overcoming a slow start to take care of Sandringham by 28 points.

Last time we met

In an Easter Thursday special, the Lions put the Pies to the sword in Round 3, 2023 piling on 118 points to win by 67.

Jarryd Lyons was enormous with a goal, 40 disposals and 12 clearances to be runaway best on ground.

Darcy Fort and former Lion Wylie Buzza booted three majors each as Brisbane kicked 18 for the match.

Fans are encouraged to get down the Brighton Homes Arena for the first bounce at 11:05am.

If you can’ make the game you can catch all the action on the AFL app or the live stream on https://www.afl.com.au/vfl.