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Get ready for all the action with our in-depth previews and predictions for Round 18 of the AFL season.
Carlton vs Brisbane
Lions to win by 40+ points
Round 18 kicks off with 12th-placed Carlton hosting second-placed Brisbane at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. The Lions remain a finals force after a confident win over Port Adelaide in Round 17, despite key injury concerns on the day. Carlton are out of finals contention and struggling for form, making this a challenging task for the Blues at home.
We expect Brisbane to assert control early and secure a comfortable victory.
Gold Coast vs Collingwood
Pies to win by 40+ points
Friday night’s blockbuster sees seventh-placed Gold Coast face top-of-the-table Collingwood at People First Stadium. The Pies boast an eight-game winning streak and are hard to bet against as things stand. The Suns, meanwhile, continue to push for finals and come into the match on back-to-back wins. However, Collingwood’s red-hot form should be too much to handle, especially with the Suns facing pressure to maintain their ladder position.
We’re backing the Pies to flex their muscles and make it nine wins in a row.
Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide
Bulldogs to win by 1-39 points
Saturday afternoon’s clash at Marvel Stadium sees sixth-placed Bulldogs take on third-placed Adelaide. The Dogs enter on a four-game winning streak but face a Crows side buoyed by a stunning comeback win and Izak Rankine’s brilliance last week against Melbourne.
Notwithstanding Round 17’s inspiring win, going against the Dogs—who are seeking a fifth straight victory—is a tough ask. We expect the Bulldogs to edge out a strong home win.
GWS Giants vs Geelong
Cats to win with -4.5 handicap
Saturday afternoon at ENGIE Stadium features eighth-placed GWS Giants hosting fourth-placed Geelong. The Giants have been impressive of late, holding a finals spot and dominating West Coast last round — though most teams have done the same to the hapless Eagles. Meanwhile, Geelong’s clinical demolition of Richmond added more misery to the Tigers’ bruising season and demonstrated the Cats’ squad depth.
We expect the top-four Cats to continue their impressive run and control the contest.
Richmond vs Essendon
Bombers to win by 1-39 points
Richmond, languishing near the bottom in 17th place, face 13th-placed Essendon at the MCG on Saturday. The Tigers continue to struggle with form and injuries, while Essendon are fighting to find motivation with their season all but over.
Still, we expect the Bombers to eke out a gritty win against another of the AFL’s whipping boys this season, with Richmond’s woes set to continue.
Fremantle vs Hawthorn
Hawks to win with -1.5 handicap
Fremantle, fresh off having their six-game winning streak ended, host fifth-placed Hawthorn at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. Despite the Dockers’ momentum over May and June, Hawthorn’s outstanding midfield and fluid attack make them awkward opponents — even on the road.
We’re backing the Hawks to edge out a tight contest.
Melbourne vs North Melbourne
Demons to win by 1-39 points
Sunday afternoon’s game at the MCG sees 14th-placed Melbourne face 16th-placed North Melbourne in a clash between two out-of-form sides. The Demons have lost five straight and are desperate to stop the rot, while the Kangaroos continue to struggle at both ends of the ground. Despite their slump, Melbourne have shown more across the season and should have too much quality for a North side in transition.
We’re backing the Demons to finally halt their free fall and bounce back with a much-needed win.
St Kilda vs Sydney
Swans to win by 1-39 points
A demoralised and out-of-sorts 15th-placed St Kilda will host 10th-placed Sydney on Sunday at Marvel Stadium. The Swans edged Fremantle in a tight one last round but lost Tom Papley to a hamstring injury, raising some forward-line concerns.
The Saints, meanwhile, haven’t won in five weeks and continue to struggle for rhythm. With the Swans pushing for finals and showing more composure in key moments, we’re backing them to edge another close game.
Port Adelaide vs West Coast
Power to win by 1-39 points
Round 18 wraps up at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, with 11th-placed Port Adelaide hosting bottom side West Coast. The Power have battled through a rough run of injuries over the last month but still managed three wins from their last five. The Eagles, meanwhile, remain stuck in a nosedive they can’t seem to pull out of.
We’re backing the Power to do what everyone — except St Kilda — has managed this season: beat the Eagles.
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