Round 11 of the 2024 AFL season beings with a big Thursday night game between the Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans, before Fremantle hosts Collingwood on Friday night.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, MAY 23
Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney Swans
Team news: Luke Parker's hopes of breaking back into the Sydney team any time soon look dashed after an incident in the VFL, where he collected a Frankston opponent high off the ball. The Swans have made one change, however, with Robbie Fox subbed out of the win against Carlton after dislocating his shoulder. Matt Roberts comes in.
ESPN tip: Swans by 14 points
Pointsbet odds: Dogs $2.40, Swans $1.57
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FRIDAY, MAY 24
Fremantle Dockers vs. Collingwood
Team news: The Dockers have finally welcomed back Sean Darcy after weeks on the sidelines, and Corey Wagner has also been recalled. Michael Frederick (concussion) and Patrick Voss make way. For the Magpies, there are five changes; Finlay Macrae has been omitted, with Will Hoskin-Elliott (hamstring), Jordan De Goey (abdomen), Reef McInnes (concussion), and Oleg Markov (personal reason) also going out, with Charlie Dean, Beau McCreery, Brody Mihocek, Ed Allan, and Wil Parker (debut) coming in.
ESPN tip: Pies by 13 points
Pointsbet odds: Dockers $2.00, Pies $1.80
SATURDAY, MAY 25
North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide
Blundstone Arena, 1:45pm (AEST)
Team news: Connor Rozee was held out of Port Adelaide's thrilling win over the Hawks and has been named to take his place in the side, along with Jordon Sweet and Lachie Jones. Charlie Dixon (managed), Dante Visentini (omitted), and Josh Sinn (collarbone) all go out. For the Roos, Jackson Archer comes in for Miller Bergman.
ESPN tip: Power by 41 points
Pointsbet odds: Roos $8.50, Power $1.07
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Carlton vs. Gold Coast Suns
Team news: Carlton defender Jacob Weitering (corked thigh) has been named for Carlton, who regain Adam Saad, Lachie Cowan, and Lachie Fogarty. Corey Durdin, Marc Pittonet (finger), and Caleb Marchbank (managed) all go out. For the Suns, Damien Hardwick has dropped Brayden Fiorini, Ned Moyle, Alex Davies, and Sam Day, with Jed Walter, Jarrod Witts, Nick Holman, and Jake Rogers coming in.
ESPN tip: Blues by 17 points
Pointsbet odds: Blues $1.37, Suns $3.10
Geelong vs. GWS Giants
Team news: Chris Scott is set to welcome back spearheads Tom Hawkins and Jeremy Cameron -- as well as midfielder Mitch Duncan and key back Sam De Koning -- to take on the Giants, in what will be a significant boost as they look to get back on the winners' list. Brandon Parfitt and Mark O'Connor have been dropped, with Gary Rohan and Cam Guthrie (Achilles) also making way. The Giants recall Leek Aleer. Toby McMullin, Ryan Angwin, and James Peatling.
ESPN tip: Cats by 10 points
Pointsbet odds: Cats $1.60, Giants $2.35
Richmond vs. Essendon
Team news: Nate Caddy will debut for Essendon as one of three inclusions for Dreamtime. He's joined by Jordan Ridley and Nik Cox, while ElijahTsatas and Dylan Shiel have been omitted, while Harrison Jones has been suspended. The Tigers have brought in Liam Baker, Seth Campbell, and Samson Ryan for Tylar Young (omitted), Rhyan Mansell (concussion), and Matthew Coulthard (omitted).
ESPN tip: Bombers by 45 points
Pointsbet odds: Tigers $8.00, Bombers $1.08
SUNDAY, MAY 26
Hawthorn vs. Brisbane Lions
Team news: James Sicily returns for the Hawks, but Nick Watson will be managed. For the Lions, Eric Hipwood will miss with suspension.
ESPN tip: Lions by 21 points
Pointsbet odds: Hawks $3.20, Lions $1.35
Melbourne vs. St Kilda
Team news: Jake Lever will miss this week's clash with the Saints after failing his HIA test and entering concussion protocols, but he could miss more time given he's set to get knee surgery on a nagging injury. Adam Tomlinson coul dcome in. For the Saints, Brad Crouch could come right back in after looking solid in his VFL return from injury.
ESPN tip: Demons by 28 points
Pointsbet odds: Demons $1.36, Saints $3.15
Adelaide Crows vs. West Coast Eagles
Team news: Izak Rankine will miss at least three weeks after he pinged his hamstring in the dying seconds of his side's loss to Collingwood last week. West Coast will regain Elliot Yeo.
ESPN tip: Crows by 31 points
Pointsbet odds: Crows $1.19, Eagles $4.75