AFL footy tipping: See who the Herald Sun experts are picking in Round 22
WITH Jesse Hogan out for the season, Melbourne needs to find a hero. Could it be Christian Petracca? Or will Tom McDonald reprise his star turn after last year’s freakish goal to win in the west against the Eagles? TIPPING HELP
YOU have to give James Hird credit for sticking to his convictions.
Two weeks ago he declared Essendon could win the 2018 premiership and it seems results since then, including a Bombers loss to Hawthorn that all but ended their finals hopes, haven’t dented his optimism.
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Hirdy is one of a very small minority tipping Essendon to end Richmond's run at the MCG tomorrow night, although some other experts may have wavered after news of multiple injuries — including the captain Trent Cotchin — at Punt Rd.
Meanwhile, equal-leading tipster Chris Cavanagh has gone out on a limb by picking Sydney to upset the Giants in the Battle of the Bridge. If he’s right it could set up a season-winning lead. If not, the Herald Sun tipping comp is wide open.
See his explanation and all our expert predictions for Round 22 below.
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Originally published as AFL footy tipping: See who the Herald Sun experts are picking in Round 22
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