Round 10 of the AFL season gets underway Thursday night in Darwin with a clash between the Suns and Hawks. Then, on Friday evening, the Swans host the Blues at the SCG.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
Gold Coast vs. Hawthorn
Team news: Sam Mitchell has made five changes on the short turnaround, which includes the inclusions of Tom Barrass and Calsher Dear, but Jarman Impey, Jack Gunston, Luke Breust, Lloyd Meek, and Henry Hustwaite come out of the side. Meanwhile, Damien Hardwick has elected to go with two rucks for the clash, with Ned Moyle recalled to partner with Jarrod Witts, while David Swallow also returns.
ESPN tip: Suns by 3 points
Pointsbet odds: Suns $1.70, Hawks $2.15
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FRIDAY, MAY 16
Sydney vs. Carlton
Team news: Nick Blakey underwent an HIA assessment after being collected high by Essendon captain Zach Merrett, but he passed the concussion test and will be fit to face the Blues. Meanwhile, Carlton will be without star ruck Tom De Koning (larynx), likely giving Marc Pittonet a recall. Vveteran Sam Docherty racked up 38 disposals and 14 marks in the side's VFL win over Sandringham last week to put himself back in the selection mix, but teammates Mitch McGovern (chest) and Lachie Cowan (hamstring) are under injury clouds.
ESPN tip: Swans by 12 points
Pointsbet odds: Swans $1.70, Blues $2.15
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Collingwood vs. Adelaide
Team news: Scott Pendlebury, Brayden Maynard and Brody Mihocek will return for the Pies, but captain Darcy Moore has been ruled out with an AC joint injury, Jordan De Goey is facing an Achilles issue, and Lachie Schultz is also out due to the concussion he received against the Dockers.
ESPN tip: Magpies by 7 points
Pointsbet odds: Magpies $1.44, Crows $2.80
Port Adelaide vs. Geelong
Team news: The Cats will be hoping for good news regarding the fitness of Jack Henry, who has spent several weeks rehabbing a hamstring and is closing in on a return.
ESPN tip: Cats by 10 points
Pointsbet odds: Power $2.20, Cats $1.67
GWS vs. Fremantle
Team news: Jake Stringer (hamstring) was subbed out in the second quarter in the win over the Cats and faces another stint on the sidelines. But there were some positive signs in the VFL for Max Gruzewski who booted four goals, and James Leake who collected 29 disposals. Toby Bedford (eye) and Stephen Coniglio (glute) could also be in the frame to return. For the Dockers, Nathan O'Driscall picked up 17 disposals in his return from an ankle injury in the WAFL.
ESPN tip: Giants by 17 points
Pointsbet odds: Giants $1.37, Dockers $3.10
Western Bulldogs vs. Essendon
Team news: The Bombers will be forced into at least one change after Lewis Hayed ruptured his ACL in the win over Sydney. Jade Gresham (adductor) and Darcy Parish (calf) could return, as could Elijah Tsatas (41 disposals and one goal) or the more like-for-like option in Jayden Laverde (32 and seven marks) who both shone in the VFL.
ESPN tip: Bulldogs by 22 points
Pointsbet odds: Bulldogs $1.27, Bombers $3.75
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Richmond vs. North Melbourne
Team news: TBA
ESPN tip: Tigers by 5 points
Pointsbet odds: Tigers $2.35, Kangaroos $1.60
Brisbane vs. Melbourne
Team news: TBA
ESPN tip: Lions by 31 points
Pointsbet odds: Lions $1.17, Demons $5.00
West Coast vs. St Kilda
Team news: TBA
ESPN tip: Saints by 29 points
Pointsbet odds: Eagles $3.20, Saints $1.35