Expert tips: Power or Swans? Cats or Lions? Our experts make their calls
Can the Lions topple the Cats? Will Port continue their hoodoo over the Swans? See who our experts are tipping in the penultimate round of the AFL season.
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There are two weeks to go in the AFL with preliminary final week upon us.
Can the Swans snap a seven-year losing streak to the Power and book themselves a ticket to the MCG next weekend? Or will the Power continue their stranglehold over the best team in the competition in 2024?
And can Geelong continue its unrelenting march towards success, or will a Brisbane side who’s won the most finals over the past six years of any club make in a non-Victorian decider?
Our experts have their say.
‘Long way from Birregurra’: Swans’ defensive duo who defied odds
Lewis Melican played juniors in the shadow of Paddy McCartin. Now, he another McCartin – Tom – are holding the fort as equals in Sydney’s backline. SCOTT GULLAN tracks their journey from growing up 10 minutes apart to the biggest stage in football.
McGuane: The Blueprint is there for a Power boilover
The last time these two sides met, the Power won by a three-figure margin. Friday night’s clash will be much closer, writes MICK McGUANE, but the Power can prevail if they win four crucial areas.