Digby Beacham’s AFL Preview: Round 18

Posted on July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 | Posted by Digby Beacham

THURSDAY

Carlton v Brisbane, Marvel Stadium, 5.30pm

Irony is present in many forms. Michael Voss, both one of the greatest players in Brisbane’s history and a member of the sacked-coaches club at the hands of the Lions, fronts up to his former club as he clings on to his current role as Carlton mentor.

Voss would no doubt have reviewed his side’s failings against Collingwood, but also monitored closely how the Lions dissected Port Adelaide last weekend. The first-term blitz by the premiers was something to see. Indeed it was some of the most breathtaking football we have seen in 2025.

A repeat of that, or anything resembling it, will be enough for Brisbane to continue marching towards a top-four berth. Carlton look broken, physically and emotionally.

VERDICT: Brisbane by 1-39 points

Same Game Multi: Brisbane to win and Hugh McCluggage and Will Ashcroft to have 25+ disposals @ $3.50*

*Odds correct at the time of publication.

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