Conor McKenna (Brisbane Lions) Over 0.5 Goals (-128)

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McKenna is in blistering touch and the numbers make a compelling case to back him kicking at least one goal against Hawthorn. His L5 away games average of 1.6 goals per game is well clear of this 0.5 line, and he's converting at a 66% accuracy rate away from home off 2.4 shots at goal — that's a forward in form who's finding the big sticks consistently. The model projects 1.1 goals, generating a 15.3% edge over the implied 56.2% probability baked into the $1.78 price. The hit rate backs it up hard. McKenna has cleared this line in 8 of his last 9 away games and is riding a three-game overall streak. The L5 away score involvements average of 5 confirms he's getting into the action regularly, not just stealing the odd lucky goal. There's genuine edge here at current odds.

Noah Answerth (Brisbane Lions) Over 9.5 Disposals (-256)

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Answerth is a compelling play here, with the model projecting 13.7 disposals against a line of just 9.5 — a 4.2-disposal gap that generates a 10% edge against the implied 71.9% probability. The case is strongest when you look at his away form: over his last five away games he's averaging 13.4 disposals, clearing the line comfortably, and he's hit this number in five of his last six away contests. His away kicks average of 10.6 alone nearly covers the line, and he's generating 332 metres gained per game on the road — a sign he's genuinely influential, not just accumulating cheap touches. At the MCG against Hawthorn, his L5 record against this opponent away sits at 12.7 disposals, and his overall L5 hit rate of 10/11 underlines the consistency. The line of 9.5 looks well below his floor. Solid edge worth backing.

Logan Morris (Brisbane Lions) Over 1.5 Goals (-156)

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Logan Morris is in the form of his life and the numbers make a compelling case to back him over 1.5 goals at the MCG. His model projection sits at 2.5 — a full goal clear of the line — with a 9.8% edge over the implied 61.0% probability baked into the $1.64 price. That gap is meaningful. Morris has hit this line in five of his last five overall outings and is riding a five-game streak, while away specifically he's gone 5/7 in his last seven and is on a two-game away hit streak. His L5 away average of 2.8 goals, backed by 5.2 shots at goal and 2.2 marks inside 50, shows he generates genuine scoring opportunities on the road. Against Hawthorn specifically he averages 2.2 goals. The volume is there, the accuracy is there — this is a well-supported edge worth taking.

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