Round 7 of the AFL season gets underway Thursday night with a battle between Melbourne and Richmond at the MCG. Then, on Friday, it's the traditional Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Melbourne vs. Richmond
Team news: Mystery surrounds the ability for Noah Balta to feature on Thursday night, after the Tigers star was handed a night time curfew as part of his punishment received at the Albury Local Court on Tuesday morning. For the Dees, Daniel Turner will miss with concussion, but Steven May is expected to be available after missing the win over the Dockers with a foot issue. Young defender Judd McVee is also expected to join May in the line-up, having recovered from a serious hamstring injury.
ESPN tip: Demons by 17 points
Pointsbet odds: Demons $1.32, Tigers $3.40
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FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Collingwood vs. Essendon
Team news: The Magpies are set to receive a huge boost for Anzac Day, with boom recruit Dan Houston available after serving his two-match suspension. But they've also been dealt a blow after it was confirmed during the week that captain Darcy Moore would not suit up due to an ear issue. Tim Membray and Lachie Sullivan also come in, for Mason Cox and Ed Allen. Essendon has called up veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein and Kyle Langford, with Sam Draper (Achilles) and Saad El-Hawli going out.
ESPN tip: Magpies by 9 points
Pointsbet odds: Magpies $1.23, Bombers $4.20
Fremantle vs. Adelaide
Team news: Freo have made three changes, with Corey Wagner, Heath Chapman, and Quinton Narkle coming in for James Aish (omitted), Jaeger O'Meara (hamstring/foot), and Bailey Banfield (omitted). Adelaide will miss Darcy Fogarty (shoulder) and Sam Berry, with Josh Rachele coming back from injury, and James Peatling coming in after serving his suspension.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 7 points
Pointsbet odds: Dockers $1.80, Crows $2.00
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
St Kilda vs. Brisbane
Team news: Kai Lohmann is back for the Lions, with Sam Marshall making way. For the Saints, Dougal Howard, and Isaac Keeler come in for dropped pair Arie Schoenmaker and Liam Henry.
ESPN tip: Lions by 14 points
Pointsbet odds: Saints $2.75, Lions $1.45
Port Adelaide vs. North Melbourne
Team news: Alastair Clarkson has swung the axe, with three changes, two forced. Zac Fisher injured his hamstring on Good Friday, but defensive pair Griffin Logue and Aiden Corr have been dropped, with Kallan Dawson, Jackson Archer, and Riley Hardeman coming in. For the Power, Ollie Wines (heart) has been named. There are three changes; Joe Richards, Jeremy Finlayson, and Joe Berry are in for Rory Atkins (omitted), Travis Boak (back), and Tom Cochrane (foot).
ESPN tip: Power by 32 points
Pointsbet odds: Power $1.12, Kangaroos $6.25
GWS vs. Western Bulldogs
Team news: In a devastating blow for the Bulldogs, Sam Darcy suffered a serious knee injury in Round 6 and is expected to miss the majority of the season, leaving a hole in Luke Beveridge's forward line. The yet-to-debut Jedd Busslinger (32 touches and eight marks) comes in alonside Laitham Vandermeer and James Harmes. Also going out is Lachie McNeil, and Liam Jones. The Giants have regained Jesse Hogan (calf) for Callum Brown.
ESPN tip: Giants by 13 points
Pointsbet odds: Giants $1.52, Bulldogs $2.55
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Gold Coast vs. Sydney
People First Stadium, 1:10pm (AEST)
Team news: The Swans are still searching for their best forward mix, after falling to a 2-4 record to start the season. Logan McDonald, after spending two weeks in the VFL, has had another ankle setback and is sidelined indefinitely.. Suns veteran David Swallow could play his first game of the season.
ESPN tip: Suns by 9 points
Pointsbet odds: Suns $1.48, Swans $2.65
Carlton vs. Geelong
Team news: Chris Scott will be forced into making at least one change after Gryan Miers was subbed out with concussion on Easter Monday. For the Blues, Harry McKay will be out of protocols and should be in the side if not for a setback during the week.
ESPN tip: Cats by 17 points
Pointsbet odds: Blues $2.52, Cats $1.53
Hawthorn vs. West Coast
Team news: Connor Nash is facing a lengthy ban after his high hit on Geelong's Gryan Miers, meaning Sam Mitchell will need to replace yet another midfielder. Jack Ginnivan could loom as an inclusion, after picking up 22 disposals and kicking four goals for Box Hill.
ESPN tip: Hawks by 45 points
Pointsbet odds: Hawks $1.04, Eagles $11.50