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Gold Coast v GWS:
GWS by 15
Gold Coast has been a different side since the return of Gary Ablett, and while they took the match to the Dogs last week, they have a few injury queries for this game. GWS will look to firm up their defence after conceding a barrage of defensive 50 entries to the Saints, and should string together enough good quarters to come out on top.
West Coast v Collingwood
WEST COAST by 7
Collingwood keeps finding themselves the runner-up in close contests, and this week may shape up very similarly. Expect Jamie Elliott to cause havoc in the pocket and plenty of run will be provided from Dane Swan, Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom and Travis Varcoe, causing some headaches for the Eagles. West Coast put in a very convincing performance against the Crows last week, and are capable of tightening their defence even further to lock out the Pies.
Hawthorn v Sydney
HAWTHORN by 15
Sydney has won two straight and are 11-3, with many key players firing, and Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett continuing to find the goals. The Hawks are coming off putting 100+ points on the board against Fremantle, however, and are number one in the ‘Power Rankings’, making them the good tip this week.
St Kilda v Richmond
RICHMOND by 26
Richmond wasn’t at its best against the Blues last week, but got the four points, and the Tigers will be looking to put in a solid performance against the Saints. The Tigers have won their last five encounters over the Saints, which could become six, led by bookends Alex Rance and Jack Riewoldt.
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