AFL tipping 2017: Herald Sun expert tips for round 9
THE Western Bulldogs haven’t beaten Geelong since late in 2009. But the majority of our Herald Sun expert tipsters think Luke Beveridge’s team is about to break its drought.
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THE Western Bulldogs haven’t beaten Geelong since late in 2009.
But the majority of our Herald Sun expert tipsters think Luke Beveridge’s team is about to break its drought.
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Round 9 looms as another tricky one for tipsters in what has been a nightmarish year for favourite backers.
Herald Sun footy experts Chris Cavanagh and Mick Warner have pinched a small break on the field but with the up-and-down nature of season 2017, things could change very quickly.
SEE ALL THE TIPS BELOW:
Chris Cavanagh's top tips:
Total so far: 48
Last Week 5. Like what the Saints are doing but Swans to go three in a row for mine.
Mick Warner's top tips:
Total so far: 48
Last week - 6
Tim Watson's top tips:
Total so far: 46
Last week - 6
Lauren Wood's top tips:
Total so far: 46
Last week - 5. It is a big night for the Cats and they will be looking to make a stand - no pun intended.
Trent Cotchin's top tips:
Total so far: 45
Last week - 5
David King's top tips:
Total so far: 45
Last week - 5
Patrick Dangerfield's top tips:
Total so far: 44
Last week - 5
Matthew Lloyd's top tips:
Total so far: 44
Last week - 6. The Bombers will have their flag waving as they upset the Eagles at Etihad.
Glenn McFarlane's top tips:
Total so far: 44
Last week - 5
Mark Robinson's top tips:
Total so far: 44
Last week - 5
Eliza Sewell's top tips:
Total so far: 44
Last week - 5. The Cats are due after three losses and they are finally back at home - but Bevo will be on top of all this.
Bec Williams's top tips:
Total so far: 44
Last week - 5
Kevin Bartlett's top tips:
Total so far: 43
Last week - 5
Jay Clark's top tips:
Total so far: 42
Last week - 6
James Hird's top tips:
Total so far: 42
Last week - 5
Sam Landsberger's top tips:
Total so far: 42
Last week - 4. Bye bye streaks. Dees to beat North for the first time since 2006 and the Dogs to win down the highway for the first time since 2003. Both are flag contenders.
Mick Malthouse's top tips:
Total so far: 42
Last week - 4. The pace of Essendon versus the might of the West Coast Eagles should make for a thriller. The Eagles to win at their preferred Melbourne venue - Etihad Stadium.
Gerard Whateley's top tips:
Total so far: 42
Last week - 5
Jon Anderson's top tips:
Total so far: 41
Last week - 5
Dermott Brereton's top tips:
Total so far: 41
Last week - 6
Bianca Chatfield's top tips:
Total so far: 41
Last week - 5. The two teams who bleed successful cultures face off on Friday night. Intrigued to see who can win under hard times of late. I am backing the Bulldogs - just.
Gil Gardiner's top tips:
Total so far: 41
Last week - 6. Just gotta keep rolling the dice to keep climbing up the ladder.
Bill Shorten's top tips:
Total so far: 41
Last week - 3
Malcom Turnbull's top tips:
Total so far: 41
Last week - 6
Marcus Bontempelli's top tips:
Total so far: 40
Last week - 5
Sam Edmund's top tips:
Total so far: 40
Last week - 5
Jon Ralph's top tips:
Total so far: 40
Last week - 5
Scott Gullan's top tips:
Total so far: 39
Last week - 6. Sydney have become Etihad Stadium experts and may just have got their mojo back.
Scott Pendlebury's top tips:
Total so far: 37
Last week - 3
Kiss of Death's top tips:
Total so far: 29
Last week - 4
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