Who should you be tipping in Round 5 of the AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPN Footytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
Gather Round is finally here and it's going to be a complete footy fest. Kicking things off on Thursday night, Adelaide host Geelong at Adelaide Oval. Can the Cats overcome revved up Crows crowd after last weekend's umpiring scandal? Has Geelong finally kicked things into gear?
For your Friday night fix, Collingwood and Sydney lock horns in what looks a belter, also at Adelaide Oval. Both teams have some big outs through injury and suspension, so watch this space.
On Saturday afternoon, Carlton and West Coast will face-off with one team bound to get their first win of the season. Can the Blues finally get on the board after a tumultuous few weeks? Or can Harley Reid lead the Eagles to victory in a massive upset?
To finish off the Round, Port Adelaide and Hawthorn have a semifinal rematch. Can Ken bring out the aeroplane wings again at home, or will this young exciting Hawks outfit get their redemption?
Our experts share all of their wisdom with you to help guide your tipping.
EXPERT TIPS:
Jake Michaels
Season total: 29
Certainty and why: I can't believe I'm typing this, but surely the Blues don't lose to West Coast. Surely!
Upset and why: After a slow start, the Swans have found their feet. They've won two straight and can cause the upset against a Collingwood side that will be without prized recruit Dan Houston.
Tips for the week:
Adelaide vs. Geelong
Collingwood vs. Sydney
North Melbourne vs. Gold Coast
Carlton vs. West Coast
Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane
Melbourne vs. Essendon
Richmond vs. Fremantle
St Kilda vs. GWS
Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn
Matt Walsh
Season total: 25
Certainty and why: I think the Gold Coast train keeps rolling. They'll beat North Melbourne.
Upset and why: I won't tip them, but the Saints could be a sneaky chance to upset the Giants.
Tips for the week:
Adelaide vs. Geelong
Collingwood vs. Sydney
North Melbourne vs. Gold Coast
Carlton vs. West Coast
Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane
Melbourne vs. Essendon
Richmond vs. Fremantle
St Kilda vs. GWS
Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn
Jarryd Barca
Season total: 27
Certainty and why: Carlton. Surely?
Upset and why: Sydney's two losses have come against two premiership contenders, otherwise, I've loved what I've seen of them despite being undermanned. It's a 50-50 game against the Pies, but reckon they're a good chance.
Tips for the week:
Adelaide vs. Geelong
Collingwood vs. Sydney
North Melbourne vs. Gold Coast
Carlton vs. West Coast
Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane
Melbourne vs. Essendon
Richmond vs. Fremantle
St Kilda vs. GWS
Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn
Christian Joly (Champion Data)
Season total: 23
Certainty and why: There will be big ramifications if Carlton loses this one. They have to win.
Upset and why: The Saints continue to impress and if they can exploit the Giants around the contests they could come out on top.
Tips for the week:
Adelaide vs. Geelong
Collingwood vs. Sydney
North Melbourne vs. Gold Coast
Carlton vs. West Coast
Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane
Melbourne vs. Essendon
Richmond vs. Fremantle
St Kilda vs. GWS
Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn