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---- Friday 27th, May ----

 

Melbourne 6.45

Carton 1.13

Prediction: Melbourne may have been fortunate to run into the Saints last week. The Melbourne midfield is seriously undermanned and the Blues can expose that weakness.

Blues by 55 points

 

---- Saturday 28th, May ----

 

North Melbourne v Sydney (14:10) Etihad Stadium

North Melbourne 2.07

Sydney 1.76

Prediction: North play Etihad well but tend to struggle against the better teams in the comp. If Sydney win this, they're one of the better teams in the comp.

Kangaroos by 12 points

 

Fremantle v St Kilda (13:10) Subiaco

Fremantle 1.56

St Kilda 2.44

Prediction: Some suggested the Saints had turned the corner last week, this may bring them back to earth. Fremantle should run St Kilda off their feet.

Dockers by 40 points

 

Gold Coast v Geelong (19:10) Gold Coast Stadium

Gold Coast 12.50

Geelong 1.03

Prediction: Geelong wouldn't dare let Ablett win this.

Cats by 80 points

 

Richmond 1.22

Port Adelaide 4.30

Prediction: If the Tigers lose this they can blame club management for selling the home game. If this was at the "G", it's no contest, but being in Darwin it may be a bit more competitive.

Tigers by 15 points

 

---- Sunday 29th, May ----

 

Adelaide v Brisbane (12:40) AAMI Stadium

Adelaide 1.25

Brisbane 4.00

Prediction: Battle of the battling interstaters. Adelaide took it to Collingwood last week, if they have a similar start it should be enough to take care of Brisbane.

Crows by 18 points

Collingwood v West Coast (14:10) MCG

Collingwood 1.22

West Coast 4.30

Prediction: West Coast in great form, their foward-line is firing but the Pies should match up well at the back. Expect a close game.

Magpies by 22 points

 

Western Bulldogs 3.55

Hawthorn 1.30

Prediction: The Dogs may be the most fair-weathered team in the competition, and if that's the case, a return to the comfortable surrounds of Etihad Stadium may do them good. Surely they can't get blown away again?

Hawks by 24 points