Richmond by 5 pts, 94,000
Hard game to pick. If Hawkins was playing I'd be taking Geelong and even without him they are a chance. They look a very hungry team. Huge test for Richmond, they're going to have to earn this one and I think they will. Expect a low scoring struggle here. But for Geelong, I think this is their final chance with this veteran loaded team. 50/50 game.
Collingwood by 12 pts, 85,000
It has been a great effort by the Giants to reach the preliminary final from 6th place (the first non Victorian side to do so from 6th) but they will go down fighting to the Magpies in yet another lowish scoring game. A huge noisy crowd will help Collingwood for sure as they are desperate to make up for last year's disappointment.
Hard game to pick. If Hawkins was playing I'd be taking Geelong and even without him they are a chance. They look a very hungry team. Huge test for Richmond, they're going to have to earn this one and I think they will. Expect a low scoring struggle here. But for Geelong, I think this is their final chance with this veteran loaded team. 50/50 game.
Collingwood by 12 pts, 85,000
It has been a great effort by the Giants to reach the preliminary final from 6th place (the first non Victorian side to do so from 6th) but they will go down fighting to the Magpies in yet another lowish scoring game. A huge noisy crowd will help Collingwood for sure as they are desperate to make up for last year's disappointment.