Richmond Tigers vs Greater Western Sydney Giants @Melbourne Cricket Ground, Sunday 1:10pm

Richmond bounced back from their embarrassing performance two weeks ago to beat Brisbane easily by a score of 112-81. As for GWS they let an opportunity to stay in the top two slip as the lost to rivals Sydney 96-83. A win for Richmond potentially moves them into the top four while a GWS win could potentially propel them into the top two again.

The last four clashes between these two sides have been split with two wins apiece. The last game played between these two sides is especially indicative of this as GWS escaped with a 78-75 win back in Round 9 of this season.

Both sides have big injury tolls. Richmond’s is Steven Morris (Hamstring), Shaun Hampson (Back), Ben Griffiths (Concussion), Reece Conca (Foot), Ben Lennon (Hamstring) and Nathan Drummond (Knee). GWS currently have fourteen players out through injury. This list is highlighted by Toby Greene (Ankle), Steve Johnson (Knee) and Zac Williams (Hamstring).

Why Richmond will win: GWS’s form has been very poor lately with two draws and a loss from their past three games. Combined with their horror injury toll and Richmond having looked like they’ve bounced back from their horror show two weeks ago against St Kilda they should get an easy win.

Our Tip: Richmond by 20.

Collingwood Magpies vs West Coast Eagles @Etihad Stadium, Sunday 3:20pm

Last round the game was close for most of it before Collingwood pulled away late for a 103-88 victory over the Gold Coast. As for West Coast they beat Fremantle 74-44 in a low scoring affair. For West Coast the equation is very simple, win and you stay in the top eight for another week but lose and you’re at risk of falling out of it.

Recent history is close between these two teams with three wins each from their past six encounters against each other. The most recent game was a 13.13.91 vs 11.6.72 Collingwood win. Will history repeat itself or will West Coast get a much needed win?

Collingwood’s injuries are currently highlighted by Daniel Wells (Calf) and Ben Sinclair (Hamstring). As for West Coast among others on the sidelines are Josh J. Kennedy (Calf), Nic Naitanui (Knee) and Sam Butler (Hamstring).

Why Collingwood will win: Collingwood are averaging 106 marks per game while West Coast 99. Being able to convert those could be the difference in a close game.

Our Tip: Collingwood by four.

Brisbane Lions vs Carlton Blues @ The Gabba, Sunday 4:40pm

Brisbane went down by 31 last round against Richmond while Carlton were only slightly better going down by 20 against the Western Bulldogs. Both sides have had poor seasons this year and a win would at least give either team a glimmer of hope heading into next season. The stakes here are especially important for Brisbane as a win would get them equal with North Melbourne on four in a desperate attempt to avoid finishing in last place. This could quite literally be Brisbane’s biggest game of the season.

Brisbane has won four of their past five against Carlton. This includes their last game which was a tight 99-95 Brisbane win. We‘ll be seeing more of that this time around. Expect both teams to put on a show for the fans despite their lowly positions.

Brisbane’s injuries are Allen Christensen (Shoulder), Ryan Harwood (Foot), Mitch Robinson (Foot), Tom Bell (Ankle) and Darcy Gardiner (Elbow). For Carlton they are Sam Rowe (Knee), Alex Silvagni (Knee), Andrew Phillips (Foot), Caleb Marchbank (Shoulder) and Tom Williamson (Back).

Why Brisbane will win: As the history shows they know very well how to beat Carlton. But it’s more so their pure desperation combined with their care for their fans that means they’ll be hell-bent on winning this battle. They won’t want to finish last, it’s as simple as that.

Our Tip: Brisbane by two.