Leading Advertiser and Sunday Mail football tipster Chris McDermott has thrown his weight behind the Blues

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Of the four leading Advertiser and Sunday Mail football tipsters, Chris McDermott is the only expert who has picked Carlton to beat Essendon at the MCG.

McDermott who is tied for the lead with Gerard Wheatley, Graham Cornes and Dermott Brereton on 59, must believe the Blues are going to rise above the Bombers.

The experts have jumped behind the Crows and Port Adelaide despite both clubs dropping games in round 10.

Richmond, Collingwood, GWS, Geelong, West Coast, and even the injury-hit and inconsistent Essendon have the majority of support.

Two tipsters have tipped an upset in the Tigers and Kangaroos game and seven of the 30 tipsters think the Hawks can skin the Lions.

Advertiser and Sunday Football experts tips for AFL round 11