Round 10 will see former Geelong star Gary Ablett go up against his old team mates for the first time as Gold Coast take on Geelong Saturday night in the first ever game at Metricon Stadium Saturday night. The matchup will be interesting but the prediction is an easy one for your footy tips. 
The round kicks off with the Blues highlighting Friday night footy for the second week in a row and concludes Sunday afternoon with the Hawks & Bulldogs in the twilight game.
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Melbourne V Carlton Friday night at the MCG
Carlton were very unlucky not to get over the line against the Cats last week. They showed just how good they can be. They must beat teams like Melbourne though to be a real contender.
Melbourne have been hit bad with injuries and suspension of late but they still have a very talented list. If they are any show against the Blues they will need massive games out Maloney, Green, Sylvia & Jurrah.
Tip: Blues by 44 points
Odds: Melbourne 4.60 Carlton 1.20
North Melbourne V Sydney Saturday at Etihad Stadium
The Kangaroos will be disappointed after letting one get away last week against the Lions. Drew Petrie continues to impress and Harvey, Swallow & Wells get the job done week in week out. It is the younger to middle-aged players that are letting the team down, they need to step it up to give North a chance.
The Swans got blown away in the second half by the Hawks, losing their 3rd straight at the SCG, I expect them to bounce back this week against North Melbourne. McGlynn has been consistent up forward but needs a bit more help on the scoreboard.
Tip: Swans by 28 points
Odds: North 2.20 Sydney 1.68
Fremantle V St Kilda Saturday at Patersons Stadium
The Dockers got their second win at AAMI Stadium this year last week and will head back home full of confidence. The loss of Aaron Sandilands for 4 weeks is a huge blow but I predict them to be able to cover him.
The Saints kept their small finals hopes alive with a victory over the Demons. The return to form of Reiwoldt, Goddard, Milne & Montagna will make saints fans happy but I am not sure they will have enough just quite yet to get over the Dockers in Perth.
Tip: Fremantle by 11 points
Odds: Saints 1.58 Freo 2.40
Gold Coast V Geelong Saturday night at Metricon Stadium
This will be a cracker of a match for the first 10 minutes while the Cats try to get at Gary Ablett in their first match against the former Cats superstar. From that point onward expect it to be all Geelong, don’t be surprised if this one is over 100 points.
Geelong may take the chance to rest older bodies such as Ottens & Milburn but will welcome back captain Cameron Ling to stop Ablett.
Tip: Cats by 84 points
Odds: Suns 12.50 Cats 1.03
Richmond V Port Adelaide Saturday night at TIO Stadium Darwin
The Tigers were super impressive last week against the Bombers and look a legitimate Finals hope this year. King & Nahas are proving to be a big help to Reiwoldt up forward while Cotchin & DeLedio continue their stellar seasons.
The Power on the other hand are in as big a trouble as any side I can think of in recent history. The way they are playing I am not sure they will win another game this season. The team needs a real shake up at the end of the year.
Tip: Tigers by 46 points
Odds: Richmond 1.25 Port 4.00
Adelaide V Brisbane Sunday ar AAMI Stadium
The Crows were too good for Collingwood for 3 quarters last week, but were run over in the last quarter. A very good sign for the Crows were the performances of Tippet, Thompson, Rutten and young gun Rory Sloane. Don’t expect a last quarter fade out this week.
Captain Jonathan Brown lead the Lions to their first win of the season last week with a return game 4 goal haul. Ash McGrath may return this week but stars Rockliff & Drummond are still 2 and 4 weeks away respectively. Brisbane will put up a brave fight but won’t be able to get their second win just yet.
Tip: Crows by 36 points
Odds: Adelaide 1.25 Brisbane 4.00
Collingwood V West Coast Sunday at the MCG
The Pies were given a real scare last week against Adelaide and were saved by one of the best last quarters ever seen got them the points against Adelaide. Swan has not been in the form everyone expects from him of late, this could be a big game for him.
The Eagles were the hottest team in the AFL last week, smashing the Bulldogs by 123 points. Josh Kennedy was brilliant with 10 goals but I also really liked the games of Luke Shuey & Marc LeCras. I don’t think the Pies will have it all their own way but will get the points.
Tip: Pies by 38 points
Odds: Pies 1.17 Eagles 5.12
Western Bulldogs V Hawthorn Sunday afternoon at Etihad Stadium
What Western Bulldogs side will run out on the park this week? The one that is capable of beating any team in the comp or the one that got demolished last week. Expect changes to be made with Barry Hall to be the biggest inclusion.
Unfortunately for the Dogs they come up against a in form Hawks side. Buddy was brilliant again last week, Mitchell was his normal self but more importantly for the Hawks their captain Luke Hodge looks to be getting close to getting back to his best. This may be a shootout between Franklin & Hall and if Buddy can kick a little straighter than he has been he should be able to get the Hawks over the line.
Tip: Hawks by 22 points
Odds: Bulldogs 3.48 Hawks 1.31