Footy tips: Herald Sun experts name their winners for Round 12
Essendon is fresh off a barnstorming win and Richmond has been vulnerable at times. See who the experts are backing for a tough tipping round.
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There may be less games but Round 12 presents as a tough weekend for tipsters.
It all starts with a blockbuster on Friday night pitting first and third as Melbourne takes on Brisbane on neutral territory at Giants Stadium.
Richmond will meet the red-hot Essendon in the Dreamtime in the West spectacle, with the Bombers fresh off a rousing win over West Coast at Perth Stadium last week.
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Meanwhile Carlton will be vying to get its season back on track when it returns to the SCG to face West Coast, who have struggled on the road so far this season.
Check out who the experts are backing in Round 12.
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