Finals Week 1 delivered an absolute blockbuster at S.C.G. on Sat, 5 Sept, 3:15 pm AEST, with the Sydney Swans powering past the Brisbane Lions to secure a dominant 141–88 victory. The numbers leading into the clash pointed to heavy firepower on both sides, and the two contenders certainly put on a show for the fans.
The Sydney Swans came into this fixture with strong momentum, having recorded a 123–70 win against North Melbourne in their final regular-season outing. Meanwhile, the Brisbane Lions arrived following a 159–96 victory over Collingwood. In the head-to-head market, the Sydney Swans shifted from 3.7 to 3.64 (firmed) prior to the bounce.
How the tips went
Let's look back at how our published selections fared in this Finals Week 1 showdown at S.C.G.
Our first published tip was Sydney Swans +25.5 in the line market at 1.9, which resulted in a win as the Swans claimed a massive 53-point victory.
Our second published tip was Over 172.5 in the total points market at 1.33, which also resulted in a win following the combined 229-point shootout between the two sides.