The last four times these sides have faced off, the games have been ridiculously close the average winning margin being 4.75 points. Both teams have had fairly disappointing years, making it a tough game to tip with any confidence. The Blues had issues of their own last weekend, going down to Adelaide by 29 points at the Adelaide Oval as they slipped further away from the top four and towards the bottom of the eight. 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. Unless Geelong loses both of its last two games and Collingwood surprises Sydney and holds off Carlton in Round 23, Chris Scotts men will finish minor premiers for the first time since 2019. 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. Theyll lose on Sunday and get bounced in week one. Read more 2020 AFL News and Scores and AFL Results at Herald Sun What was set to be Patrick Dangerfields 300th game loses some relevance given the Geelong superstar was a late out last week. Me being bound to get tips wildly wrong? Thursday - 7:20pm - Gabba. We are just in the process of updating the game for the 2017 season and will be back online in soon! Which is great news for Magpies fans, as Im almost exclusively on the wrong side of this one on a weekly basis. Theres still plenty to play for when GWS hosts Fremantle on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, Hawthorn has the chance to play spoiler for the Tigers, and then the following week for the Dogs as well. Reserved. Yet no matter the result of that game, Carlton may well beat Collingwood anyway. The first of these three matches arrives on Friday when Fremantle hosts Melbourne at Optus Stadium could the Dees be out of the top four at the end of the night? 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 saying that, theyll do well to get over this well-coached Hawthorn side that has proven they can score heavily under Sam Mitchell. 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. 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 Pies were held to their lowest score of the year, restricted to just 50 points by a stingy Swans defence. After simulating this week's first preliminary final 10,000 times, we are tipping Geelong with a 77% win probability, while Brisbane has a 23% chance of advancing to the 2022 grand final. Geelong are a fully formed top four side with Patrick Dangerfield back firing, while Carlton is still finding their way in the finals ecosystem. Melbourne v Collingwood. AFL Footy Tipping. Their most recent trip down the highway ended in heartbreak after Gary Rohan kicked a goal after the siren to snatch victory for the Cats. The Tigers are coming off an after-the-siren loss to Gold Coast after leading by as much as 40 points in the third quarter. Get up-to-date AFL results & live scores on Australia's sports destination - The Roar. I reckon the last 10 weeks or so have been pretty consistent, coach Ben Rutten said post-game. ?#AFLCrowsPower pic.twitter.com/bkypMz6mwT. With four rounds remaining, the Bombers and Kangaroos are looking for positives to take into next season. The last time the Kangaroos changed coaches mid-season was in 2019 when Rhyce Shaw replaced Brad Scott on an interim basis. FREE for all users, the app allows you to play AFL Tipping when you're on the go. Just seven weeks after their last meeting at the MCG, Brisbane and Melbourne will clash again in a game that has monumental finals . The Roos meanwhile are hanging on, but have been competitive, outside of Round 19s loss to Hawthorn. However, its unlikely that history will repeat itself on this occasion. All odds are with Neds Visit Neds Now! Melbourne has won their past two matches against Port Adelaide, restricting them to just four goals in their previous meeting at Adelaide Oval in Round 4. Adams first game in charge will be against Richmond at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. The Lions have no substance. Their form over the past month has been far from what youd expect of a finals contender, and over the 2022 season, far from what youd expect from a premiership contender. Collingwoods forward line will be causing Nicks some headaches during the week. 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. As good as Collingwood has been, their wins have often been by narrow margins. As for the Crows, theyre looking to make it three on the trot for the first time in a long time. Clayton Oliver . Ive had a few. St Kilda will be looking to keep their season alive when they host Brisbane at Marvel Stadium to open Round 22. It was their fifth victory on the trot and the fourth time in that run kicking a score of 110 or more. They know the ground better than everyone and will be looking to finish the season on a high after a poor loss to Richmond. Fortunately, the Doggies especially with the motivation are a stronger team than the Hawks, and I cant see them dropping this one. Ruttens side host the Power who are officially out of the finals race following a home loss to Richmond. Thank the Lord, the AFL fixturing depatment have got it right for once: we open the round with an absolute thriller. FULL DRAW | https:// bit.ly/3k8ZQJo #AusOpen 1 - Gee Gee Enuf Speed. 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. Looking ahead to Saturday, Collingwood takes on Port Adelaide in another big game but the main event is at GMHBA Stadium when Geelong hosts Western Bulldogs. Friday, August 19, 7:50pm at The Gabba. While the Bombers have proven a tougher task compared to earlier in the season, theyre still lacking the firepower to match it with quality opponents. Melbourne surrendered top spot to Geelong last week, falling to a 28-point loss at GMHBA Stadium. The Bulldogs have everything to play for, but the Hawks fire up for these sorts of contests. Essendon boast a dominant recent record against North, winning their last seven games. Geelongs forward line once again looms as the obstacle the Pies must overcome, while the Magpies slingshot attacking style will surely be met with a wall of Cats defenders. As Jackie Chiles would say, the concept of footy tipping in 2021 is "outrageous, egregious, preposterous". 13 Jan 2023 00:36:47 The 10th-placed Bulldogs and ninth-placed Saints need a win to keep their finals hopes alive. The Dogs have lost their last two games in disastrous fashion by a combined 94 points and now essentially sit two games outside the top eight given Richmonds easy run home. Conversely, 15th placed Adelaide also enter this game off an impressive performance after they took care of Carlton by 29 points in round 20. However, the return of Brody Mihocek will complicate that plan. They have not beaten the Dons since 2016. Put in your NRL and AFL footy tips today! Collingwoods 11-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of Sydney last week, falling to a 27-point defeat the SCG. The Dogs won when the two sides met earlier in the season at Marvel Stadium 125-83, Aaron Naughton kicking three goals. Finally, the Dan Hannebery Cup ends the 2022 regular season. The Powers finals chances are all but over following last weeks six-point loss to Collingwood, their third consecutive defeat. Friday July 15, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium . Are we good enough to compete with the best teams in the competition? Subscribe to the SEN YouTube channel for the latest videos! Simon Goodwins side squandered a 20-point lead for fifth time since Round 11 in the defeat to the Magpies. 2022, SEN All Rights Remarkably, six of those have come consecutively. 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. Their obvious advantage is that this game is being played at Adelaide Oval, but the Pies have beaten them in their last four clashes at the venue. An upset could be on the cards here, then all eyes will have to be on Luke Beveridge. Looking ahead to Saturday, its all about the clash between Carlton and reigning premiers Melbourne under lights at the MCG. Race 6. Melbourne has to be favourites for this one, even considering their less than impressive recent form at the MCG. The out of form Demons head West to face the Dockers in a match that will shape the top four. While the defeat could prove costly, Richmond is still clinging onto eighth spot after teams around them slipped up. Geelong has an imposing record against St Kilda at the Cattery. I can't put my finger on it right now.. Is this the game of the season? 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. Saturday night sees the second Showdown of the season, as well as Essendons clash against Richmond which could have plenty of intrigued attached to it after the events of this week. The Official AFL Tipping App is free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Currently occupying 17th position on the ladder, saved only by percentage to North Melbourne, the Eagles find themselves a live chance to claim their second wooden spoon. We are just in the process of updating the game for the 2017 season and will be back The Derby saw fights aplenty, but the match itself has always been front and centre in this bitter rivalry. 7:50pm St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions @ Marvel Stadium. Read the latest AFL news from SEN 1116 - Melbourne's Home of Sport Hawthorn will be hoping to pick up their eighth win of the season when they host Gold Coast in Launceston on Saturday afternoon. Joe Daniher, Eric Hipwood and Dan McStay will stretch the defence of Robbie Tarrant, Noah Balta and Nathan Broad. Finals football returns to the MCG for the first time since 2019 after two COVID-affected seasons. The 10th-placed Bulldogs and ninth-placed Saints need a win to keep their finals hopes alive. Its been an up and down season for the Dogs, but back-to-back wins has revived their finals hopes. 2022, SEN All Rights We have AFL tips for every game of the year!**. The Blues will be eyeing a potential double chance and will travel to Adelaide, pocket the points and then return with September on their minds. Coach Ken Hinkley conceded his side hasnt played well enough to warrant a finals spot. In the early Sunday game, Hawthorn are in full experimental mode and should be a safe kill for a decent side but the Bulldogs showed last week thats far from what they are. Please gamble responsibly. (87), but had struggled for three weeks prior. Get ready 2023 footy SEN will be big. Their recent form has also left plenty to be desired, recording one win from their past five games. Stirling Coates. If Dusty gets rolling, we know what happens. Tip against mates, play to win a share of $120,000 in cash prizes. They're on a 10-game win streak, but Collingwood enter Friday night's clash as outsiders given Melbourne's big win last week. Presented by . On Saturday, theyll look to extend their winning streak to 10 games against Port Adelaide in a remarkable turn of form. Western Bulldogs @ $1.73. Reserved. As for the Giants, they are coming off one of their lowest scores in their history against Port Adelaide and will be hellbent on an immediate response. While they havent been at their absolute best, the Saints have stayed in the finals hunt after winning their past two games. The last three games between these two clubs have all been tight contests. 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. With the raucous home crowd behind them, Im prepared to throw my backing behind the Lions. The Giants nearly pulled off a shock against the Bulldogs last week, but the Dockers are substantially better. Reserved. These two sides know each other inside out. Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins combined for nine goals and their avalanche of offence proved too much for the Magpies in the end. Friday August 12, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium. The only top eight teams theyve defeated this year are Sydney and Collingwood, and if they are to keep the faintest finals glimmer alight, they have to win on Friday night. The Magpies had a finals tune-up in Round 23 in front of 90,000 people against Carlton, while Geelong have had a quieter fortnight, beating up on West Coast and Gold Coast. Will they suffer an emotional let-down, or can they get up again? Win and keep our season alive. I reckon Collingwood has won their last game for the season already. The Bombers fell to their 13th loss of what has been a disappointing season when going down to GWS by 27 points last week. In terms of the clash, Fremantle enters strong favourites. One thing GWS will be hoping is that their form against the Swans at the SCG to hold up, with the younger brother taking the last three games away from home as they gun for a fourth. AFL Round 22 Tips Friday 12/08/22. Brisbane versus Melbourne starts off on Friday night as two of the best sides in the competition face off in a straight shoot out for a top four spot. Carlton and Geelong will meet on Saturday night in what will be an enormous test of whether the Blues are up to the standard of the top four teams. Its been a forgettable 2022 for Essendon and North Melbourne. 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. 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