Round 16 in the AFL begins with a clash between Brisbane and Melbourne that is crucial for both sides top eight hopes.
Brisbane are growing in confidence after three wins in a row, with their most recent being a 79-point thrashing of Port Adelaide on the road.
Melbourne ended a run of two straight defeats with a narrow if nervy win over bottom side North Melbourne; both sides could move into the top eight with a victory.
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What time is the AFL tonight? Brisbane vs. Melbourne start time
Friday's game between Brisbane and Melbourne is scheduled to start at 7:40pm local time on June 28.
The game will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane.
| Timezone | AEST | ACST | AWST |
| Start time | 7:40pm | 7:10pm | 5:40pm |
How to watch or live stream Brisbane vs. Melbourne
| Region | Melbourne | Sydney | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/7Mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/7Mate | Fox Footy/7Mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 |
| Broadcast time | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 7:00pm | 7:30pm | 5:30pm | 7:30pm | 7:00pm |
This match, and every match across the home-and-away season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
Brisbane vs. Melbourne betting odds
Per bookmaker TAB, Brisbane is the $1.17 favourite to win this match, while Melbourne is the underdog at $5.00.
Brisbane vs. Melbourne Round 16 team lists
Brisbane:
IN: Darragh Joyce, Will Ashcroft
OUT: Jack Payne (Injured), Shadeau Brain (Omitted)
Melbourne:
IN: Jake Lever, Taj Woewodin, Andy Moniz-Wakefield
OUT: Christian Salem (Injured), Kynan Brown (Omitted), Blake Howes (Omitted)