Round 18 Preview

While the match could go either way with no real favourite sticking out, the scoreline can be expected to fall under the market of 169.5 with a great match and close-scoring game expected.

The Collingwood Magpies are surprising outsiders for this weekend’s clash but they will be looking to get back to their winning ways, while the Cats have seemed to struggle against good opposition this season.

The Dockers have been on an amazing run recently and have cemented their position in the top-four on the AFL table.

The Dockers are set to exit the match as winners but the Hawks can be expected to give them a good run for their money and will keep the margin low throughout the clash.

One of the favourites for the Brownlow Medal, Errol Gulden has struggled to rack up the disposals in the past two matches and it is likely it won’t continue for a third straight week.

While the Kangaroos earned their second win of the season last week against the Suns, the Swans have had a horror run of poor form. However, the Swans are destined for a massive victory and should walk away with a large win.

Despite losing to the GWS Giants last weekend, the Blues have been more consistent than the Bulldogs this season and will likely get back to their winning ways.

The Carlton Blues have managed to get off to fast starts in the first quarter throughout the season and will be looking to take full control of the game this weekend.

St Kilda, the underdogs heading into the match, are favourites to cover the line but both teams have an equal amount of chance of covering the total line market.

While Adelaide is the favourite to win the match-up on the weekend, the score-line is likely to fall over the total points market line given their recent performances.

The Demons could’ve easily walked away with the win this round, but they have been dealt a major injury blow to ruckman Max Gawn. Gawn’s injury is just the latest thing that will haunt them from the win this week.

Bombers midfielder Zach Merrett continues to fire and has been one of the reasons to the club’s success over the past few weeks.

The Gold Coast Suns return home this weekend where they hold an impeccable home-and-away record this season and have yet to lose there this season.

Power star Connor Rozee returned to his former All-Australian form last week, collecting 36 disposals and will be looking to do the same at Port Adelaide attempt to make the finals this season.

Facing off against a depleted Richmond defence, the Giants will look towards key forward Jesse Hogan. Hogan was amazing last round, booting five goals and is likely to produce a similar performance.

The Richmond Tigers hold the wood over the Giants, boasting a 7-0 win record over their opponents at the MCG since GWS was brought into the competition. Can they continue the streak?

In what is a sure-fire bet, Lions forward Joe Daniher has been one of the most consistent forward this season and is able to kick goals with ease.

The Eagles will play this week in their first match since the departure of coach Adam Simpson. Simpson’s departure didn’t come as a surprise but a surprising statistic to note this weekend is that teams normally win when the interim-coach takes over.