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Without Connor Rozee, the Power will need some of their other forwards to stand up in his absence. With him out, Jason Horne-Francis looms as the likely candidate to have an outstanding match.

Port Adelaide is in terrific form at the moment and will be looking to extend their winning streak at home. However, the Blues should not be underestimated and will take their opponents to the limits.

Nearly everytime this season when Collingwood have been considered as underdogs, they have stood up and delivered with a strong performance, so expect no different this round.

In what is considered one of the matches of the round, the clash between the Bulldogs and Magpies will have plenty of stars on show, which will likely result in a low-scoring match.

After producing the upset of the round last week against the Brisbane Lions, winning their second match in the past three weeks in the process, the Hawks will be looking to produce another upset.

As the Hawks look to produce another upset, they must rely on their veterans, especially in the forward line. Forward Jack Gunston is one player who is favoured to stand up and kick at least two goals through the sticks.

For the first time in a long time, the West Coast Eagles enter the clash as favourites, and it’s hard to go against them due to their incredible form at home this season and the Saints’ inconsistency.

The last time he played at home in Western Australia, Harley Reid produced one of the best rookie efforts of all time and kicked two goals in the process. Returning back home, expect him to do the same.

The Geelong Cats have been in a poor run of form recently, but expect the club to to turn their fortunes around this weekend and secure their first victory in some time.

As the Cats prepare to win their first game in some time, it is expected that they will do it in fine fashion and achieve the victory with ease which will translate to the scoreboard.

The Melbourne Demons broke their losing streak last weekend, while the Dockers are coming off a draw against the defending premiers. The Demons are favourites heading into the match and with the Dockers travelling away from home, Melbourne should claim the four points.

Continually putting on strong performances in the midfield, veteran Christian Petracca has been in great form and will be looking to rack up the possessions this week.

The Essendon Bombers may be considered outsiders going into Sunday’s clash, but they have won their past three matches and should actually be favourites.

In the Bombers’ past three victories in the past three weeks, a key part to their success has been forward Kyle Langford and his ability to score anywhere in the forward 50 for the club.