AFL tips: See who the experts are picking for every round 5 clash
The Crows came into 2024 with lofty goals, yet our experts are predicting a tough outing for them against Carlton. Season over?Check out who our experts are backing in round 5.
It feels like just yesterday that footy fans were gearing up for Opening Round to kick-off the 2024 season, yet somehow we have already hit round 5.
And while it may still be early in the season, this weekend looms as a huge one for those who were assumed to be contenders when they came into the season, none more so than the Brisbane Lions.
The Dees stole a famous victory when the two met late in 2023, can they consign the Lions to 1-4?
Elsewhere the Bombers will look to bounce back from a crushing Gather Round defeat at the hands of the Power, but will need to bring their best when they face a Bulldogs side that has had their number.
Meanwhile, Carlton could almost end Adelaide’s season already when they meet on Saturday afternoon in Melbourne.
It shapes up as another exciting week of footy, need a hand with who to back? Our expert tipsters have you covered below.
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