Overview
September 7, 2023 7:20 pm @ Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Magpies (In: Beau McCreery, Darcy Moore, Nathan Murphy Out: Billy Frampton, Jack Ginnivan, John Noble)
Demons (In: Michael Hibberd, Tom McDonald Out: Daniel Turner, Jake Melksham)
What We Like
Magpies veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury has kicked at least a single goal in each of Collingwood’s last four matches. Expect him to do the same with all of his finals experience and the absence of Brownlow-favourite Nick Daicos.
Final Thought
Collingwood has won 16 of its last 18 home matches and will be looking to continue their amazing season with a win that will see them enter the preliminary final and have a week off. This game will be a blockbuster must-watch match.
September 8, 2023 7:50 pm @ Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Blues (Likely Ins: Patrick Cripps, Sam Docherty, Jesse Motlop Out: Jack Silvagni)
Swans (Likely Ins: Justin McInerney, Tom Papley)
What We Like
Despite finishing the home and away season with a loss to the Giants, the Carlton Blues are the most in-form team in the competition and are complimented by the likes of Patrick Cripps, Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay. Considering the game will be played at the ‘G’, it’s hard to see the Swans winning but expect it to be close.
Final Thought
After earning his maiden All-Australian selection it’s hard to see Errol Gulden not having a good game on Friday night. The Swan has recorded 30+ disposals in four of Sydney’s last five matches and will take on his former childhood team- Carlton Blues.
September 9, 2023 3:20 pm @ Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Saints (Likely Ins: Max King, Dougal Howard, Josh Battle, Seb Ross)
Giants (Likely Ins: Finn Callaghan, Sam Taylor Out: Toby Bedford)
What We Like
It is surprising that the Saints are considered outsiders when they take on the Giants. While the Sydney team may come into the clash with the better form, the Saints will be playing at home and are expected to have the backing of the rowdy Victorian crowd.
Final Thought
If the Giants have any chance of winning, Toby Greene will need to lead them to victory. Coming off being awarded the honour of becoming the All-Australian Captain, the villain-turned-hero has kicked 4+ goals in each of GWS’s last three matches in Victoria.
September 10, 2023 7:25 pm @ The Gabba
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Lions (Likely Ins: Lincoln McCarthy)
Power (Likely Ins: Todd Marshall, Trent McKenzie)
What We Like
Zak Butters has been one of the Power’s most consistent performers this season and has kicked at least one goal in each of Port Adelaide’s last six matches away from Adelaide.
Final Thought
Lincoln McCarthy will return from injury this week for the Lions and an immediate impact from him can be expected. The forward has kicked 2+ goals in each of his last three home appearances.