AFL Footy Tips: See who the experts are picking in Round 2
The depleted Saints won on the road and are favourites to defeat Melbourne in Round 2. Are Brett Ratten’s side set for a premiership tilt?
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It is only early in the season but already the heat is on a number of teams needing a win.
Neither the Magpies nor the Blues can afford to go down 0-2. But one of them will after the two teams clash on Thursday night.
Meanwhile, one of Brisbane and Geelong, who are both expected to finish in the top four, will also be 0-2.
What are the experts predicting will happen in Round 2? See the full tips below.
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Originally published as AFL Footy Tips: See who the experts are picking in Round 2
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