AFL tips: See who the experts are picking for every Opening Round clash
Footy is finally back, but who should you be backing in the first ever Opening Round? Our experts have had their say, and it’s tough reading for Blues fans.
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Finally, footy is back!
After a summer of speculation and intrigue across the AFL land, the real stuff gets underway Thursday night when the Dees travel to Sydney.
Melbourne have endured a turbulent off-season, while the Swans will be without three of their best midfielders in Callum Mills, Luke Parker and Taylor Adams on Thursday night.
On Friday night, the first of two preliminary final rematches gets underway when the Brisbane Lions battle Carlton, who are dealing with their own injury concerns.
On Saturday afternoon, Damien Hardwick will face his former side when the Gold Coast and Richmond clash, with Adem Yze also coaching his Tigers for the first time.
The Opening Round ends with a blockbuster, filled with tension after a dramatic preliminary final saw the Pies crush GWS’ premiership dreams by a solitary point.
Who should you be backing? Our experts have their say on who will start their seasons off with a bang in the first ever Opening Round.
Originally published as AFL tips: See who the experts are picking for every Opening Round clash
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