Fremantle should be winning, but it will come with its challenges. They took down the Demons last Friday night, edging the reigning premiers by seven points in their eighth single-digit win of the season. On Sunday, Brisbanes premiership credentials go on trial once again as they return to the MCG to take on Richmond. Can they stop the key forward pairing? Attention then turns to Sundays clash between Brisbane and Carlton at the Gabba, the make up of the top eight could change depending on who emerges with the four points. Carlton to have one of their great days. The Blues have only saluted once in their past five meetings overall. The Dockers return home after a successful business trip to Melbourne in which they banked four points for a convincing 41-point triumph over St Kilda. 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. Picture this. Read the latest AFL news from SEN 1116 - Melbourne's Home of Sport Clayton Oliver . While both sides linger towards the bottom of the table, Hawthorns been a far more consistent outfit than the Eagles this year and theyre rightly favourites for this clash, particularly at the MCG. The Kangaroos lost patience with Noble, who won just five of 38 games at the helm, leaving the 1-15 Roos rooted to the bottom of the ladder. Craig McRaes side's highest total in the last five weeks was 91 points against Adelaide, and the Dees will look to keep the Magpies to under 80 points. The Official Tipping Site of the NAB AFL Women's Competition. Melbourne, Fremantle, Gold Coast, Geelong, Richmond, Port Adelaide, Western Bulldogs, Carlton, Sydney. Our full AFL Round 18 Tips & Preview can be found below. By Daryl Curnow. We appreciate your patience and can assure you the wait will be worth it. The Dogs won when the two sides met earlier in the season at Marvel Stadium 125-83, Aaron Naughton kicking three goals. SUBSCRIBE TO THE AFL RECORD AND GET IT DELIVERED TO YOUR HOUSE EVERY WEEK. That is clear, we are, Hinkley said after the Magpies loss. Given the squeeze for a top-four position though, its hard to see the Demons rolling over easily. The Swans bounced back from their disappointing Round 16 defeat to Essendon by thumping the Western Bulldogs by 53 points last weekend. SUBSCRIBE TO THE AFL RECORD AND GET IT DELIVERED TO YOUR HOUSE EVERY WEEK. It's a bad defence against a questionable offence. The last time the Kangaroos changed coaches mid-season was in 2019 when Rhyce Shaw replaced Brad Scott on an interim basis. After leaking 110 points to the Western Bulldogs last week, Melbournes defence wont let that happen against a Dockers side that has struggled to score in recent weeks. At home against the Eagles, the Suns enter this clash as hot favourites and would expect to salute in Sundays early game. Tim Miller (last week: 7) Advertisement. The stick? SEN 1116 AFL Tipping 2017. The home side will be keen to celebrate captain Joel Selwoods 350th game in style. Adding more spice to this clash, we cant wait to see Zac Bailey and Shai Bolton light it up on the big stage. Carlton enters the round occupying seventh position just one win outside the top four, so this match is important to their finals hopes. SUBSCRIBE TO THE AFL RECORD AND GET IT DELIVERED TO YOUR HOUSE EVERY WEEK. They go out and win their third game of the season, avoiding consecutive wooden spoons. They were neck and neck with Gold Coast for most of last weekend, but pushed away in the last quarter to record an impressive win. They know the ground better than everyone and will be looking to finish the season on a high after a poor loss to Richmond. The Bulldogs have everything to play for, but the Hawks fire up for these sorts of contests. Damien Hardwicks side won by 12 points at the MCG earlier this year, but lost to the Power by two points in Adelaide early in 2021. Fremantle hosts the Western Bulldogs in a crunch Elimination Final in Week 1 of the 2022 AFL finals. 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. In a big boost for the Blues, captain Patrick Cripps is now available for the clash after having his two-game ban overturned on Thursday night. The players are excited its happening, its actually happening. The out of form Demons head West to face the Dockers in a match that will shape the . And yet, amongst all that fun, Sunday is by far the most consequential day. That was the club's fourth defeat in five weeks and they face another mini elimination final this Friday night at Marvel Stadium . When these two sides met a few short months ago, Melbourne played the Lions off the park to win easily but this will be a very different prospect in front of a packed Gabba crowd. With a top-four spot within reach of John Longmires side, theyll be desperate to pick up another win here as they charge towards finals. 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. Locking that away here would save them some stress heading into Round 23. Last time out it was West Coast who got the chocolates in Round 8, 2021, with the Eagles winning by 38 points away from home. Gold Coast should beat North to continue a very lacklustre Saturday (compared to whats ahead at least). Given the Blues injury-hit midfield stocks, the Demons star-studded on-ball brigade, led by Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca, could gain the ascendancy at the coalface. The Brisbane Lions will be playing for their spot in the top four when they host Carlton at the Gabba on Sunday. Plenty rests on selection for this clash. 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. AFL ROUND 18 FIXTURE AND TEAMS (All times AEST) WESTERN BULLDOGS v ST KILDA. As it stands, Brisbane will regain the likes of Daniel McStay, Harris Andrews and Keidean Coleman this week but will be without Oscar McInerney, who tested positive for COVID earlier this week. That result has them embedded in the top four and banging on the door of the top two and a possible home final. 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. The Crows are playing for pride in the final few weeks of the season, but for the Blues, there is a lot left to play for. If the Lions trio can get on top, Damien Hardwick will start worrying. Equally, the Lions will be keen to stay on the winners list with a top-four finish in their grasp should they win their remaining two games in 2022. St Kilda hosts Sydney at Marvel Stadium in the final fixture of the home and away season. Jack Ziebell booted five, but Sydney ultimately overran them. Hawthorn hasnt lost a final round game since 2009. The Bombers will have a crack for Ben Rutten and Michael Hurley, but theyll probably fall short. In saying that, theyll do well to get over this well-coached Hawthorn side that has proven they can score heavily under Sam Mitchell. If Collingwood loses to Carlton or Sydney to St Kilda, Fremantle suddenly has a double chance in the finals series. It also a big night for the Blues who require one more victory to all but clinch a finals spot. The Demons will be buoyed after locking away Angus Brayshaw for another six years, they seem like a playing group that rallies together after signing of one of the clubs most popular players. And heres the potentially stupid tip of the week: the Crows will spoil Robbie Grays final game in the Showdown (just as they ruined Josh Kennedys farewell and Ben Cunningtons return game. On Saturday, theyll look to extend their winning streak to 10 games against Port Adelaide in a remarkable turn of form. It wont happen, but theres dark humour to it. Put in your NRL and AFL footy tips today! Onwards we forge, as Round 17 begins with a magnificent contest between the Cats and Demons. Regardless of other results, the Dogs absolutely, non-negotiable-y need to win to have any chance of making finals. With nine games to go, three top-four spots and one top-eight spot up for grabs, its going to be an absolutely ripping week regardless of how your tips have fared. Selwood will become the first player in Geelongs history to reach the 350-game milestone. Theres no doubt Gold Coast wont be pushovers, but Geelong should be able to slice up the visitors and find a way to win. makes this one of the most thrilling finales weve seen in many a year. The bottom line is that the Blues have been a finals-worthy side all the way through the season, and as funny as it would be to see them fall at the last gasp, I dont think itll happen. In the meantime, why don't you check out all the 2017 player prices and have your After multiple years atop the table, Port Adelaide wont feature in finals this season as they can finish no higher than 11th this campaign. !Be sure to follow the. Due to COVID circumstances, their last five encounters have been in Queensland. They have been somewhat competitive in those defeats at the hands of Melbourne, Hawthorn, Collingwood and Sydney. The Giants were so poor last week, a performance that saw interim coach Mark McVeigh label their efforts embarrassing, questioning whether players have checked out for the season. DAMIAN BARRETT. Friday 7:50pm Melbourne Cricket Ground. John Longmires Swans have won six in a row and are showing no signs of slowing down after ending the Magpies 11-game winning streak last week. Remarkably, six of those have come consecutively. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)Giants looks dejected after a loss during the 2021 AFL Round 20 match between the GWS Giants and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on . Collingwoods forward line will be causing Nicks some headaches during the week. Finals are all but gone, and theyll be playing for pride. However, at the MCG, with everything on the line, these are the kinds of games Richmond at their best can absolutely pull off. The Roos meanwhile are hanging on, but have been competitive, outside of Round 19s loss to Hawthorn. Expect the keys at either end to decide this one. Their desire to play James Sicily up the ground allowed Tom Lynch to dominate last week on inexperienced defenders . Luke Beveridges Dogs somewhat unlocked their scoring power against Hawthorn last week, returning 12.15. 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. The winner of Friday nights clash is guaranteed to finish in the top four and will be in a good position to make a genuine run at this years premiership. Which is great news for Magpies fans, as Im almost exclusively on the wrong side of this one on a weekly basis. They're on a 10-game win streak, but Collingwood enter Friday night's clash as outsiders given Melbourne's big win last week. AFL Grand Final: Teams, news, tips, odds - everything you need to know for the big dance. Brisbane Lions v Melbourne. Hawthorn has been up and down this year, but impressed last weekend, defeating Gold Coast in Tasmania. Will this be the game the Demons reassert themselves and send a warning to the competition? Is this the game of the season? Reserved. It will be an intriguing contest and although you shouldnt rule the Bulldogs out in this situation, the Dockers might just have their game in better order right now. Theyve lost their last six against the Dees and havent saluted in this fixture since 2016. Sydney will be looking to continue their top four push when they take on North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. Enjoy the top four. I cant be the only one hoping for Robbie Gray to win a sixth Showdown Medal and carry the Power to victory one last time. We don't know where games are being played a single day before the contests, let . St Kilda v Brisbane Lions. The Bombers won by 58 points last season, restricting Gold Coast to just the four goals. ?#AFLFreoGiants pic.twitter.com/vtXwzZJmmU. Its hard to predict anything about this game, given Collingwoods injury concerns may alleviate some of the pressure on the Blues; yet its impossible to forget Carltons average form in recent weeks. Teams, tips, guests, breaking news, prizes. Geelong will get four points against West Coast with no fuss, and youd think the Tigers do the same against an imploding Essendon. 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. AFL Footy Tipping. Mark McVeigh is still right in the race to win his clubs full-time coaching role and has somewhat revitalised the Giants. The Magpies have a fascinating story to tell in 2022. He has lost grunt midfielder Tom Liberatore (hamstring) for the meeting while Freo will be without captain Nat Fyfe, who is also hamstrung. Play for FREE for your chance to win fantastic PRIZES!. After the high of upsetting Richmond which snapped a 14-game losing streak, the Kangaroos came crashing down to earth. Theyre well-drilled, well-rehearsed, playing good footy, Ratten told reporters on Wednesday. It looms as one of the biggest home and away games in recent memory. Fremantle will go in hot favourites to claim their 23rd Western Derby win on Saturday night as they look to press their top four hopes against a struggling West Coast side. Nick Larkey was back to his best last week, booting a career-best bag of seven goals against Sydney hell need to perform well if the Kangaroos are a chance to knock off the home side. 2022, SEN All Rights This is a genuine 50-50 contest, with the Dockers needing a much-improved performance to frank their form for much of the year. Oops! Me being bound to get tips wildly wrong? Both teams have had fairly disappointing years, making it a tough game to tip with any confidence. The Round 19 edition of the Grand Final rematch could be the final nail for the Bulldogs if they don't show up. Its a huge test of St Kildas finals credentials, one coach Brett Ratten is embracing. If youre basing your tip off recent battles, were in for a close one. 2022, SEN All Rights The Swans might well be fifth or even sixth on the live ladder when this one starts, but second place is theirs if they can win. Theyre on a 10-game win streak, but Collingwood enter Friday nights clash as outsiders given Melbournes big win last week. Join the Rheem League and Hairy Dog Liquor League for additional weekly prizes! Its a similar story for St Kilda, who are equal with the Tigers on points but have the lowest percentage of the top 12 teams. Ultimately though, Sydneys structure, form and improving youngsters should see them over the line against a side that hasnt scored more than 80 points since Round 14. However, its unlikely that history will repeat itself on this occasion. Saturday 4:35pm Melbourne Cricket Ground. But like anything, you cant win forever.. With everything at stake, its hard to tip against the Tigers. Despite close losses to Port Adelaide and Collingwood, the Suns stealing four points out from under Richmond means they now can win five of their last six to get to 13 wins. These two clubs have traded barbs across the last five meetings, so on form its St Kildas turn to win, but the Swans are well placed to buck that trend. If Lachie Neale, Jarryd Lyons and Hugh McCluggage can again get the upper hand in the midfield, it could be a long night for the Saints. The carrot is a top-four (and maybe even top-two) finish. The Swans and Giants played off in last years elimination final, but their fortunes have been vastly different in 2022. I can't put my finger on it right now.. It was their fifth victory on the trot and the fourth time in that run kicking a score of 110 or more. They drew the year before. Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda. They keep playing an attacking game without a sound defence, and they keep coming up short in the biggest games. That performance was certainly a bit of an outlier for us. New Betting Brand! Next up for the league leaders is a home clash against the eighth-placed Western Bulldogs. Another huge crowd is expected for the Round 23 clash in what promises to be an enthralling contest with massive finals implications. While the Hawks enter the game as favourites, it was the Suns who dominated in the last head-to-head matchup, saluting by 67 points at TIO Stadium. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? 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. Last time out these sides met at the Gabba, with St Kilda looking like a potential contender at that stage. St Kilda will be looking to keep their season alive when they host Brisbane at Marvel Stadium to open Round 22. Reserved. Thursday - 7:20pm - Gabba. Friday night sees St Kilda take on Brisbane at Marvel Stadium in a game the Saints must win if they hold out any hope of playing finals this year. 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. Despite showing signs of improvement in the second half against the Hawks last week, their slow start meant a win was never a legitimate chance. The Official AFL Tipping app is updated for the 2022 season! 10 weeks ago, Collingwood was 11th on the ladder and sitting with a 4-5 record off the back of a 48-point loss to the Western Bulldogs. Nick Larkey has been on fire, but he gave up an absolute sitter here!Talk about generosity ??? How Im still clinging to second in our experts tipping competition is a minor miracle, but being six down from The Crowd with one round to play, two of three of my roughies falling to pieces like Essendon at the moment, shes pretty grim, I wont lie. The Swans are peaking at the right time. Although the likes of Luke Davies-Uniacke have improved as the year has gone on and Ben Cunnington has returned to senior football, its hard to see the Kangaroos getting the upper hand in this all-important positional battle. The Cats extended their winning streak to nine games after overcoming Port Adelaide in a pulsating contest at Adelaide Oval. The Pies will be without several stars including Jordan De Goey, Taylor Adams and Brodie Grundy all who played in the sides Round 2 win over Adelaide will be absent due to injury. Okay, it wouldn't be Round 23 without a few dead . 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