AFL Round 3: Herald Sun expert Glenn McFarlane picks Mason Cox to kick winner in grand final rematch

Freed at the tribunal, one of our experts has tipped Mason Cox to kick the winning goal in the grand final rematch between Collingwood and West Coast. FULL ROUND 3 TIPS.

The Herald Sun’s expert tipsters are expecting the grand final rematch to be close between Collingwood and West Coast. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos.

Mason Cox’s tribunal appearance has been the major talking points in the lead-up to this weekend’s grand final rematch between Collingwood and West Coast.

One of our Herald Sun experts — journalist Glenn McFarlane — is backing the American to kick the winning goal for the Magpies on Saturday night after he escaped suspension.

The Kiss of Death continues to hold an unlikely lead in the Herald Sun’s tipping competition after two rounds of upsets to start 2019.

Gerard Whateley is also on 12, with Eliza Sewell and Collingwood defender Tyson Goldsack the next best on 11.

One of Whateley and Kiss of Death will be the outright leader by Friday night after they were split on Essendon’s crunch fixture against Melbourne.

Melbourne is tipped to kick start its campaign on Friday night against Essendon.

Only two tipsters — Devon Smith and Kiss of Death — have backed the Bombers to break their duck with victory against the Demons.

An overwhelming 28 of our experts have backed the Demons to secure their first win of the campaign, with Sam Landsberger declaring Melbourne “got their identity back” despite last weekend’s heavy loss to Geelong.

Most tipsters expect Fremantle to bring St Kilda’s unbeaten run to an end, while Brisbane Lions’ clash with Port Adelaide and the grand final rematch between Collingwood and West Coast are predicted to be close games.

Originally published as AFL Round 3: Herald Sun expert Glenn McFarlane picks Mason Cox to kick winner in grand final rematch