Collingwood is tipped to emerge victorious in Round 17 of AFL, but can Essendon recover from their recent struggles and upset the favorite?
The Australian Football League (AFL) is gearing up for Round 17, with the action kicking off on Friday, July 5th and running through to Sunday, July 7th, 2024. This round promises to be an exciting one, as teams jostle for position in the closely matched top eight.
One of the most anticipated matches of the round sees Collingwood, last season's AFL Grand Final winners, take on Essendon at the MCG. However, Collingwood's form has been inconsistent lately, with their two-match winning streak halted by an 11-point defeat to Gold Coast. Essendon, too, have been struggling, scoring a lowly 60 points in their previous game, their lowest output since Week 4.
Collingwood will be boosted by the return of Lachie Schultz from illness, but they will be without John Noble, who is in concussion protocol and will miss Round 17. The Magpies will play five straight matches at the MCG starting from Round 17.
Meanwhile, Gold Coast is the clear favourite in their match against North Melbourne, with odds of -250 for the Suns and +195 for the Kangaroos. In the past two rounds, North Melbourne has scored less than 70 points, and they have lost three consecutive matches.
Elsewhere, the Western Bulldogs have been in fine form, winning three out of their last four matches. They face Port Adelaide, with the Bulldogs being 2.5-point favourites and the over/under for the match set at 166.5 points. The Bulldogs are also -125 on the moneyline, while Port Adelaide is +102.
The AFL season is the 128th season of the Australian Football League, and the stakes are high. With the Grand Final still months away, teams are fighting hard to secure a spot in the top eight. Keep an eye on these matches and the exciting action that Round 17 promises to bring!
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