Round 22 of the AFL season gets underway Thursday night with a blockbuster clash between the Hawks and Magpies, before Geelong hosts Essendon on Friday night.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
Hawthorn vs. Collingwood
Team news: The Hawks were forced into one change after star midfielder Will Day was ruled out for the remainder of the season. Harry Morrison will also miss, with veteran Luke Breust, and Changkuoth Jiath coming into the side. Meanwhile, the Pies welcome back key defenders Jeremy Howe and Billy Frampton, and midfielder Tom Mitchell, the trio replacing omitted pair Charlie Dean and Oleg Markov, and Bobby Hill (illness).
ESPN tip: Pies by 9 points
Pointsbet odds: Hawks $2.30, Magpies $1.63
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
Geelong vs. Essendon
Team news: Geelong has managed Patrick Dangerfield for Friday night's clash, with Mitch Knevitt taking his place. The Bombers have made one change as Jye Menzie comes into the side for Oskar Smartt.
ESPN tip: Cats by 56 points
Pointsbet odds: Cats $1.01, Bombers $17.00
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
Richmond vs. St Kilda
Team news: Tigers youngster Jonty Faull was subbed out with a knee injury against the Suns, but in positive news, it looks like he has escaped the dreaded ACL. He'll come out of the side, as does Luke Trainor and Thomas Sims, with the trio replaced by the experienced Tim Taranto, Tom Lynch, and Nathan Broad. Meanwhile, Mattaes Phillipou, Liam Henry, and Darcy Wilson have all been recalled for the Saints, with Mitch Owens and Ryan Byrnes injured, and Angus Hastie omitted.
ESPN tip: Saints by 25 points
Pointsbet odds: Tigers $3.80, Saints $1.27
Brisbane vs. Sydney
Team news: In huge news for the Lions Tom Doedee has been named more than two years after his last game in the AFL. Will McLachlan also comes in, but Lachie Neale (quad) and Ryan Lester (concussion) will miss. The Swans have made one change, with Hayden McLean replacing Peter Ladhams.
ESPN tip: Lions by 24 points
Pointsbet odds: Lions $1.20, Swans $4.50
Carlton vs. Gold Coast
Team news: In shattering news, young Carlton defender Harry O'Farrell has an ACL injury after landing awkwardly in a contest against the Dockers. Marc Pittonet has been omitted, with Hudson O'Keeffe and Billy Wilson named. For the Suns, Malcolm Rosas will replaced the injured Sam Flanders.
ESPN tip: Suns by 21 points
Pointsbet odds: Blues $4.10, Suns $1.25
Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle
Team news: Fremantle captain Alex Pearce will return to the side this week, as will Nat Fyfe after a strong performance in the WAFL, but Hayden Young will miss through injury. The Power have made four changes; Connor Rozee, Willie Rioli, Jack Lukosius, and Christian Moraes will replace omitted trio Dylan Williams, Hugh Jackson, and Jack Whitlock, while Jase Burgoyne has a leg injury.
ESPN tip: Freo by 37 points
Pointsbet odds: Power $4.00, Dockers $1.25
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
GWS vs. North Melbourne
Team news: GWS captain Toby Greene's inclusion from a suspension headlines the extended teams. Paul Curtis will miss through a suspension of his own, while there are two Roos -- Geordie Payne and Cooper Trembath -- in line for debuts.
ESPN tip: Giants by 41 points
Pointsbet odds: Giants $1.05, Kangaroos $10.00
Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs
Team news: Journeyman Tom Campbell has been added to the extended squad as the Dees play in their first game since the sacking of coach Simon Goodwin. For the Dogs, Sam Davidson, Josh Dolan, and Buku Khamis have been included to Luke Beveridge's squad.
ESPN tip: Bulldogs by 25 points
Pointsbet odds: Dees $3.60, Bulldogs $1.29
West Coast vs. Adelaide
Team news: Taylor Walker will be managed this week, but Rory Laird will return. For the Eagles, Jack Graham is expected to play his first match since copping a four-game suspension for an anti-gay slur.
ESPN tip: Crows by 62 points
Pointsbet odds: Eagles $14.00, Crows $1.02