Round 12

Friday Night: Carlton Blues vs. Hawthorn Hawks

Second consecutive Friday night game for Carlton and they nearly won last week, but Hawthorn will see this as a chance to take back top of the ladder from Geelong, and also will go in as favourites.

My tip: Hawks by 30 points.

Saturday Afternoon: Richmond Tigers vs. Adelaide Crows

Richmond come off a bye after a good win against the Eagles and will be ready for Adelaide who will no doubt throw up a challenge to them. Adelaide do come off a very bad loss to Sydney but, obviously, Richmond aren’t Sydney so I think it will be very entertaining to watch and close.

My tip: Tigers by 15 points

Saturday Afternoon: Fremantle Dockers vs. Brisbane Lions

Both teams come off a bye. Normally I would say that no Pavlich, no Walters, no Sandilands would have an impact but it’s had very little effect on them, with losses to only top four sides and a draw with Sydney, add the home ground advantage. I don’t give the Lions much of a chance.

My tip: Dorkers by 40

Saturday Night: Essendon Bombers vs. Gold Coast Suns

You’d have to say that the Suns have a better chance than usual. They’ve led Hawthorn. They’ve led Geelong. They’ve beaten North Melbourne. They could lead the Bombers again, but the Bombers are a much stronger team than the Suns, and that will make the difference, but could make it a close game.

My tip: Bombers by 26 points

Sunday Afternoon: GWS Giants vs. Port Adelaide Power

A winnable game for the Giants. They were competitive with Cats for three quarters so if they can pull that off and then lockdown defensively, they will stand a chance of taking their first win for the season. The Power have really been struggling to win since the West Coast game and will be wanting to take advantage of the inexperienced Giants.

My Tip: Giants by 10 points.

Sunday Afternoon: Collingwood Magpies vs. Western Bulldogs

I think it will be a training drill Collingwood. The Bulldogs are no match for the Magpies.

My tip: Magpies by 74 points