AFL TIPS: GWS v North Melbourne

Sunday, August 10 – 1.40 PM AEST – Venue: Manuka

GWS are in the mix of 4 teams trying to finish in the eight. One has to miss! They also want to finish 5^th or 6^th to secure a home final, so they need to keep winning.

They were smashed by the Bulldogs last week at Marvel with no wind or rain or any excuse. They need to rebound quickly and should do so against the Roos, who have had a disappointing season.

Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer will welcome Toby Greene back after being out suspended after a brain fade. It should be easier for Cadman to get off the leash and add to his goal tally. 

Coniglio should be ready to find his feet again after being out for so long and not getting much of the ball the last three weeks, and Tom Green in the middle and Lachie Whitfield off half back will be crucial to the Giants chances.  

Zurhaar, Darling and Larkey will provide the Roos with great avenues to goal as long as the mids can get hold of enough footy. Parker, McKercher, Sheezel, Powell and Simpkin will need to be at their best if the Roos are to win. The Roos defence cops a hiding most weeks and they too will need to tighten up and not allow the Giants forwards time and space. Cooper Harvey and George Wardlaw will be important too.

GWS by 42 points