AFL tipping 2017: Herald Sun expert tips for Round 22

WITH only two weeks remaining in the AFL season, tipping has never been more important. Do you need some help ahead of Round 22? Check out who the experts are tipping.

Jack Gunston and the Hawks are a step ahead of the Blues ... on the AFL ladder, at least. Picture: Getty Images

WITH only two weeks remaining in the AFL season, tipping has never been more important.

This week presents some genuine 50-50 clashes for tipsters to navigate.

Can the red hot Swans continue to dominate the competition when they take on the flag favourites Adelaide?

Will the Western Bulldogs be able to topple the Power at Ballarat?

Can the Magpies continue their impressive run against Geelong?

See who the Herald Sun experts are tipping below.

ROUND 22 MATCHES:

FRIDAY

Adelaide v Sydney Swans (AO)

SATURDAY

Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide (Ballarat)

Collingwood v Geelong (MCG)

GWS v West Coast (SPO)

Gold Coast v Essendon (MS)

Carlton v Hawthorn (ES)

SUNDAY

Melbourne v Brisbane Lions (MCG)

St Kilda v North Melbourne (ES)

Fremantle v Richmond (Subi)

SEE ALL THE TIPS BELOW:

   Chris Cavanagh's top tips:

   Total so far: 122 

   Trent Cotchin's top tips:

   Total so far: 120 

   Lauren Wood's top tips:

   Total so far: 120 

All roads lead to Friday night for what could be the biggest game before the finals.

   Gerard Whateley's top tips:

   Total so far: 118 

   Mick Warner's top tips:

   Total so far: 116 

   Tim Watson's top tips:

   Total so far: 115 

   Matthew Lloyd's top tips:

   Total so far: 114 

   Mark Robinson's top tips:

   Total so far: 113 

   Jon Anderson's top tips:

   Total so far: 112 

   Sam Landsberger's top tips:

   Total so far: 112 

   Bianca Chatfield's top tips:

   Total so far: 111 

   Jay Clark's top tips:

   Total so far: 111 

   David King's top tips:

   Total so far: 111 

   Sam Edmund's top tips:

   Total so far: 110 

   Glenn McFarlane's top tips:

   Total so far: 110 

   Bec Williams's top tips:

   Total so far: 110 

   Patrick Dangerfield's top tips:

   Total so far: 109 

   Scott Gullan's top tips:

   Total so far: 109 

   Jon Ralph's top tips:

   Total so far: 109 

   Kevin Bartlett's top tips:

   Total so far: 108 

   Bill Shorten's top tips:

   Total so far: 108 

   Malcom Turnbull's top tips:

   Total so far: 108 

   Mick Malthouse's top tips:

   Total so far: 107 

The Tigers cannot take their eyes off the contest or a top four spot could be lost.

   Eliza Sewell's top tips:

   Total so far: 107 

   Marcus Bontempelli's top tips:

   Total so far: 104 

   James Hird's top tips:

   Total so far: 104 

   Dermott Brereton's top tips:

   Total so far: 103 

   Gil Gardiner's top tips:

   Total so far: 102 

   Bianca Chatfield's top tips:

   Total so far: 98 

   Kiss of Death's top tips:

   Total so far: 67