AFL tipping: Herald Sun expert footy tips for Round 16

Only five of our tipsters think the Blues can knock Melbourne over — even with the inspiring win in WA last week, a question mark over Max Gawn and the fact they’re separated on the ladder by just one win.

Marc Murphy inspired the Blues last week, but there aren’t many who think they can do it again. Picture: AFL Photos

Regulation win for the Dees? Don’t book it in just yet. The plucky Blue Baggers have won two of their last three and, while there isn’t much love from the Herald Sun’s expert tipsters, only you can’t discount them.

Essendon set the tone for an unpredictable round of footy last week but our experts are divided whether the Bombers can back up against Sydney this Saturday.

The Showdown and the western derby are the other highlights of the weekend.

West Coast is an overwhelming favourite to extend its winning streak over Fremantle but the battle between the SA clubs isn’t as clear cut.

And Collingwood is expected to bounce back under the Friday night lights.

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