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Brisbane and Greater Western Sydney both have opportunities to boost their top-eight hopes when they take on West Coast and Richmond respectively on Sunday.
The Lions are on a hot streak of form at the moment and will fancy their chances of keeping the run going when they travel to Perth to take on West Coast.
It has been a tough week for the Eagles, who have parted company with head coach Adam Simpson and things will not get any easier against the Lions.
GWS sit one spot below the Lions, occupying eighth place on the ladder and four points is a must when they take on the Tigers at the MCG.
The ladder is tight to say the least. Gold Coast Suns in 13th are just one win away from the eight, so every game between now and the end of the regular season is crucial.
With that in mind, nothing other than a win will do for either Brisbane or GWS on Sunday afternoon.
Improving Giants getting back on track
. What: Richmond v Greater Western Sydney. Where: MCG, Melbourne
. When: 15:20 (AEST), Sunday 14th July 2024
. How to watch: Kayo, Foxtel
. Odds: Richmond 4.50, Greater Western Sydney 1.21
Greater Western Sydney got their push for finals back on track with a crucial win over Carlton last weekend.
It was just their third victory in the last nine games, and they will be hoping the win has breathed new life into their season.
Jesse Hogan was back to his best when booting five goals against Carlton, to take his tally for the season to 41.
Hogan can be backed at 8.00 to kick the first goal against the Tigers, or 1.035 to score at anytime in the game.
The Tigers are having a season to forget, winning just two games and losing the other 14 to leave them sitting in 18th place on the ladder.
However, they do have a good record against the Giants, winning the last two games against them.
Last season they won by six points and can be backed at 8.00 to win by 1-12 on this occasion as well.
Shining Lions go for six wins in a row
. What: West Coast v Brisbane
. Where: Optus Stadium, Perth
. When: 16:40 (AEST), Sunday 14th July 2024
. How to watch: Kayo, Foxtel, Channel 7
. Odds: West Coast 5.00, Brisbane 1.18
Brisbane are on a roll after winning their last five games on the bounce and will be out to make it six against the Eagles.
The Lions have dominated West Coast in recent meetings, winning the last five by an average of 54 points.
They will be out to put another big score on the scoreboard at Optus Stadium and can be backed at 6.50 to win by 49-60 points.
Josh Dunkley has been shining recently when averaging 33 disposals in the last three games.
He can be backed at 2.50 to collect 30+ against the Eagles, while Lachie Neale is 1.65 to reach the same mark.
It will be interesting to see how the Eagles players react to the departure of Simpson and they can be backed at 9.50 to pull off a shock win by 1-12 points.
