Just seven weeks after their last meeting at the MCG, Brisbane and Melbourne will clash again in a game that has monumental finals . 13 Jan 2023 00:36:47 Regardless of other results, the Dogs absolutely, non-negotiable-y need to win to have any chance of making finals. B: Richards, Gardner, Scott Our full AFL Round 18 Tips & Preview can be found below. Of their eight games at home so far in 2022, the Suns also have a strong record with five wins. Expect the improved Power to be more competitive on this occasion, but the Demons should prove too strong and return to the winners circle. Brisbane and Richmond will kick off the 2022 finals on Thursday night at the Gabba. With the Crows forward line firing, they rightly deserve to enter this one as favourites but considering where both teams sit in terms of the ladder, it poses as a real toss-up. If you're a past Tips.com.au player, or already registered for 2022, hit the Login button below. Theyre on a 10-game win streak, but Collingwood enter Friday nights clash as outsiders given Melbournes big win last week. Although the Eagles only have two wins to their name, their form has risen in the last month and theyre not the easy-beats they were in the early to middle parts of the campaign. Reserved. But a game of this stature generally has little logic, and for that reason, Im gonna back the Blues to keep the finals fairytale going. It all comes down this for the Western Bulldogs. A horrible percentage means St Kilda - despite being two points out of the . Pre-race coverage starts 9:30PM AEST on Sunday, with racing live from 11PM. Since going down to the Saints by 10 points in Round 9, the Cats are yet to lose a game. Theres still plenty to play for when GWS hosts Fremantle on Saturday afternoon. When Collingwood defeated the Dees earlier in the year, Cox played one of the best games of his career in a forward/ruck role and Cameron had Max Gawn and Luke Jackson beat. How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 7pm, hosted by Garry Lyon with Nick Riewoldt, Jonathan Brown, and Jon Ralph . Hes tried to squeeze everything he can out of his body and recency bias tends to overshadow just how good the midfielder has been in his career. an epic year of Fantasy! AFL action continues with an excellent selection of games this week, including Richmond vs Collingwood and Giants vs Cats. Tip against mates, play to win a share of $120,000 in cash prizes. They also welcome back the best finals player to ever play the game in Dustin Martin. GWS GIANTS. Sydney - nine points Geelong Western Bulldogs The Bombers fell to their 13th loss of what has been a disappointing season when going down to GWS by 27 points last week. Hawthorn earned their fifth win of the season against Adelaide in Round 17 and theyre a great chance to make it six against West Coast this weekend. We can't wait to see these two midfields go at it. Stirling Coates. Both clubs are coming off disappointing defeats in Round 19. Friday night sees Melbourne host Sydney in a final for the first time since 1987 where the Dees smashed the Swans by 76 points. The two powerhouse clubs have struggled in 2022, but when paired up these opponents often play close games. AFL ROUND 22 (all times AEST) ST KILDA v BRISBANE LIONS (Billy Longer Cup) Friday, August 12, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium. Finals football returns to the MCG for the first time since 2019 after two COVID-affected seasons. Please gamble responsibly. In the meantime, why don't you check out all the 2017 player prices and have your Bear Robinson. Friday - 8:10pm - Optus Stadium. Essendon boast a dominant recent record against North, winning their last seven games. Given the squeeze for a top-four position though, its hard to see the Demons rolling over easily. In a game that meant a lot to West Coast last week, Adelaide were great, booting 16 goals away from home in a complete four quarter performance. Both sides have genuine doubt about their credentials just weeks away from finals, but the winner will walk away with increased belief heading into September. North was comprehensively beaten by Hawthorn in Hobart, going down by 57 points, as they failed to back up their breakthrough win over the Tigers. They have not beaten the Dons since 2016. For starters, Friday night sees Melbourne travel to the Gabba and face Brisbane. The Dogs have lost their last two games in disastrous fashion by a combined 94 points and now essentially sit two games outside the top eight given Richmonds easy run home. Another huge crowd is expected for the Round 23 clash in what promises to be an enthralling contest with massive finals implications. Talk about a psychological battle. The match does hold a little bit of extra significance in that it is Saints midfielder Dan Hanneberys final AFL appearance, against his former club with whom he won the 2012 premiership. Their latest defeat came in heartbreaking circumstances when going down to reigning premiers Melbourne by five points after leading with less than 20 seconds left. Another team who should win purely on the basis of collective strength are the Swans: they play the Saints, who need a miracle to play finals and who have looked so poor over the last few months its difficult for me to comprehend them surprising the visitors in the home and away seasons final game. As for the Cats - who are flying in all aspects - theyll be looking to get through this game unscathed having already claimed the minor premiership. We have been working hard behind the scenes to improve the site during the off season so sit back, strap yourself in and prepare for an epic year of NRL Tipping. In their previous meeting in Round 11, it was Collingwood who prevailed in a four-point thriller in front of a crowd of over 80,000. Yuck. Carlton has regained Jacob Weitering among others and is nearing full strength can they match it with a Cats side that just knocked off Melbourne? Brisbane versus Melbourne starts off on Friday night as two of the best sides in the competition face off in a straight shoot out for a top four spot. The Pies were held to their lowest score of the year, restricted to just 50 points by a stingy Swans defence. Friday, August 19, 7:50pm at The Gabba. However, theyve been unconvincing in recent weeks, only winning two of their last five. Subscribe to the SEN YouTube channel for the latest videos! Coach Ken Hinkley conceded his side hasnt played well enough to warrant a finals spot. They go out and win their third game of the season, avoiding consecutive wooden spoons. On the flip side, Collingwood showed that they can control the Cats and attack their game style, even if it didnt hold in the fourth quarter. Thats what will be going through the minds of every Gold Coast player and coach when they take on Essendon. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? Weitering will likely get the matchup with Tom Hawkins, though how the Blues stop the in-form Jeremy Cameron is the greater question. One thing GWS will be hoping is that their form against the Swans at the SCG to hold up, with the younger brother taking the last three games away from home as they gun for a fourth. If you're after an easy to use straight forward tipping interface you have come to the right place! In the first ever meeting between GWS and Brisbane in Canberra, expect a tense and tight tussle. SUBSCRIBE TO THE AFL RECORD AND GET IT DELIVERED TO YOUR HOUSE EVERY WEEK. Their desire to play James Sicily up the ground allowed Tom Lynch to dominate last week on inexperienced defenders . It has not been a matchup the Suns have enjoyed, having only ever beaten Essendon on two occasions. St Kilda v Brisbane Lions. While Mark McVeigh is apparently in the final three options for the GWS job, its hard to see them really doing anything of note to finish the season. Their form over the past month has been far from what youd expect of a finals contender, and over the 2022 season, far from what youd expect from a premiership contender. FREE for all users, the app allows you to play AFL Tipping when you're on the go. For all the ranting about not getting a genuinely home final, everybody is missing the blatant Geelong bias in the fact they get a bye before the pre-finals bye (no hate mail, Eagles fans). Joe Daniher, Eric Hipwood and Dan McStay will stretch the defence of Robbie Tarrant, Noah Balta and Nathan Broad. Richmond to win by plenty. Friday 7:50pm Melbourne Cricket Ground. In their last 10 games, the Swans have gone 7-3 while the Giants have contrarily gone 3-7 as their season has gone down with a whimper. We have expert betting tips for AFL Round 9, which kicks off on Friday with the Collingwood Magpies vs Western Bulldogs. Subscribe to the SEN YouTube channel for the latest videos! Just seven weeks after their last meeting at the MCG, Brisbane and Melbourne will clash again in a game that has monumental finals ramifications. For the Tigers, their finals fate is essentially sealed theyll either finish seven or eight depending on other results. Richmond and Brisbane meet in an intriguing game difficult to marry up form wise. Collingwood hasnt kicked big scores throughout 2022. Friday - 7:50pm - Gabba. play. However, its unlikely that history will repeat itself on this occasion. Richmonds season has been a topsy-turvy one, but are they hitting form at the right time? As for the Tigers, they head into the finals in good form, winning their last four games by an average of 43 points. While its St Kildas home game, Marvel Stadium is a happy hunting ground for Chris Fagans side who have won four straight games at the venue including a 56-point win over the Saints in Round 14, 2019. Is this the game of the season? North may or may not have Alastair Clarkson on board by the time they run out for the final time in 22, but even that motivation wont help them win against the Suns, wholl cap off their best season in yonks. The out of form Demons head West to face the Dockers in a match that will shape the . The Pies luck finally ran out on the weekend, and Carlton put up the most gallant loss of the season against Melbourne. After simulating this week's first preliminary final 10,000 times, we are tipping Geelong with a 77% win probability, while Brisbane has a 23% chance of advancing to the 2022 grand final. The 10th-placed Bulldogs and ninth-placed Saints need a win to keep their finals hopes alive. If we have to pick, you have to back Melbourne as they look to make it back to back premierships. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. North Melbourne's away record against the Crows isn't great, they havent beaten Adelaide in Adelaide since 2003 a grim stat for Kangaroos fans. These two teams know each other inside out, they have met in two Qualifying Finals since 2019, both at the Gabba, with each side winning one. Considering Western Derby's have produced wide margins in recent years and the Dockers sit sixth while the Eagles are 17th, Justin Longmuirs side will feel confident in getting on top of their opponents. With the raucous home crowd behind them, Im prepared to throw my backing behind the Lions. Brisbane hosts Melbourne to start it all off in what might be the biggest home and away match the Gabba has ever seen. With a top-four spot on the line, expect Brisbane to win over a Carlton side scrapping to avoid a third loss from their last four outings. GMHBA Stadium hasnt been a happy hunting ground for the Bulldogs they havent won in Geelong since 2003. AFL ROUND 22 FIXTURE AND TEAMS (All times AEST) ST KILDA v BRISBANE. But theyve only beaten teams outside the eight in recent weeks, and if they fall to an in-form side in Port, there will be genuine questions asked. Reserved. Adams first game in charge will be against Richmond at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. The Cats defence will look to stifle the Suns and consolidate their fast ball movement style, but Stuart Dews men have only dropped below 80 points at home twice this year. While at the time of writing it is still unclear whether Ben Rutten will be coaching this week, theres a genuine watch on how Essendon responds after a turbulent week following their 84-point hammering at the hands of Port Adelaide. 2022, SEN All Rights As for the Crows, theyre looking to make it three on the trot for the first time in a long time. The Powers finals chances are all but over following last weeks six-point loss to Collingwood, their third consecutive defeat. Me being bound to get tips wildly wrong? Last time out, it was the Dockers who saluted by 55 points with the Round 3 clash proving that they were a few steps ahead of their rivals in 2022. The City of Churches is set for Showdown LII on Saturday night with the Power and Crows both featuring for the last time in 2022. Carltons record against Melbourne in recent times has been poor. See our previews and tips for all nine Round 23 matches below: All times AEST. Port Adelaide enter this game on the back of a huge 84-point win over Essendon in Round 22, while the Crows also found themselves on the winners list after beating the last-placed Kangaroos at home. The Swans will win, but the only hope is that he can run out the game strongly. If youre basing your tip off recent battles, were in for a close one. On Saturday, the highlight arrives late afternoon when the Western Bulldogs host Fremantle at Marvel Stadium. The Eagles and Crows meet in Round 21s last game with both sides playing for pride at this late stage of the campaign. Fremantle want a top four spot and the only way that happens from their perspective is winning. At Optus Stadium though, its Adelaide who are still yet to break their duck at the venue with the Crows holding a 0-3 record at the ground. This one takes place at the MCG however, which you think would give Richmond an edge. But in the same breath, a disappointing effort from GWS could essentially rule him out of the job. Conversely, 15th placed Adelaide also enter this game off an impressive performance after they took care of Carlton by 29 points in round 20. Theyve lost their last six against the Dees and havent saluted in this fixture since 2016. Last but not least, the main event: the MCG, Sunday at 3:20pm, Carlton versus Collingwood. Melbourne, Fremantle, Gold Coast, Geelong, Richmond, Port Adelaide, Western Bulldogs, Carlton, Sydney. Jake Stringer booted five in that game for the Bombers, while Touk Miller led the way for the Suns with 30 disposals. The Tigers are coming off an after-the-siren loss to Gold Coast after leading by as much as 40 points in the third quarter. Onwards we forge, as Round 17 begins with a magnificent contest between the Cats and Demons. The Blues have rolled the dice on selection, and a lot of this game will rest on whether George Hewett, Adam Cera and Zac Williams are match-fit or just Hail Mary ins. Reckon you can pick the best team? It also a big night for the Blues who require one more victory to all but clinch a finals spot. The Blues will be eyeing a potential double chance and will travel to Adelaide, pocket the points and then return with September on their minds. Its been a forgettable 2022 for Essendon and North Melbourne. It was the Demons fourth loss in their last six games that was further compounded by Clayton Olivers thumb injury, which will keep him out for just one week. Geelong resting Tom Atkins and losing Jeremy Cameron and Rhys Stanley probably sums up how the Cats are treating this one. One of the biggest games of the round lands on Saturday twilight as the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle do battle in yet another game that could shape the eight. While most of the top eight has been settled for a while, theres been plenty of jockeying for positions that has made most matches intriguing over the last month or so. Victory over Port Adelaide on Saturday night could see them move into the eight by the end of the round. Considering the Eagles cant finish any higher than second, last they dont have much to lose in this game and will be throwing everything at the Dockers knowing it wont compromise their draft position. Six of the last seven meetings between these two sides have been at the SCG with the Swans holding a narrow 4-2 lead. That was their third victory over Adelaide in the last four encounters. Nervously, that is. Their midfield is firing, their backline has restricted teams for a few months now and their forward line has gone to another level. Essendon's mini resurgence towards the end of the year continued last week, smashing North Melbourne by 48 points in a dominant performance. However, the Suns simply have too much to play for to lose this one. Hawthorn will be hoping to pick up their eighth win of the season when they host Gold Coast in Launceston on Saturday afternoon. At home against the Eagles, the Suns enter this clash as hot favourites and would expect to salute in Sundays early game. The out of form Demons head West to face the Dockers in a match that will shape the top four. The Showdown is in essence a dead rubber, but good like telling Adelaide and Port that. The first of these three matches arrives on Friday when Fremantle hosts Melbourne at Optus Stadium could the Dees be out of the top four at the end of the night? This one takes place at the Gabba, which you think would give Brisbane an edge. Melbourne has to be favourites for this one, even considering their less than impressive recent form at the MCG. Their finals destiny remains in their own hands. After multiple years atop the table, Port Adelaide wont feature in finals this season as they can finish no higher than 11th this campaign. Last time out, it was the Suns who earned the victory with a 109-49 win at TIO Stadium in Round 12, with Touk Miller and Matt Rowell dominating in the middle. All odds are with Neds Visit Neds Now! - Create and join tipping competitions with your friends, family or co-workers. SEN AFL Tipping Game. But on Sunday, three games that should have finals ramifications will take place in quick succession in what promises to be a fitting finale to the season. While the defeat could prove costly, Richmond is still clinging onto eighth spot after teams around them slipped up. The Dockers are coming off a bitterly disappointing performance against Melbourne last week, with the loss seeing them drop to sixth place and needing a win to lock away their finals spot. There are so many things to weigh up in what will be a great match, but we are tipping the Demons to dominate the Optus Stadium expanses again. Chris Fagans side lost the unlosable game at the death against Richmond, blowing a 42-point second-quarter advantage and leading for all but 10 minutes. Its a huge test of St Kildas finals credentials, one coach Brett Ratten is embracing. If the Dockers are to win, theyll need to find more avenues to goal. The Kangaroos are coming off a loss to Essendon last Sunday, while the Swans dominated GWS in the Sydney Derby. Andrew Brayshaw, Caleb Serong, David Mundy and Sean Darcy will do battle against Clayton Oliver, Christian Petracca, Jack Viney and Max Gawn. If Hawthorns on-ball bridge can break even, theyll back themselves to take the chocolates at their home away from home. All odds are with PlayUp. Will they suffer an emotional let-down, or can they get up again? It was a high scoring affair when they met earlier in the season, with Richmond winning 117-94.
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