Round 12 of the 2024 AFL season beings with a massive battle between Port Adelaide and Carlton, before the Pies take on the Bulldogs 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 30
Port Adelaide vs. Carlton
Team news: It's not great news for the Power ahead Thursday night's huge game against the Blues, with skipper Connor Rozee set to miss again, and small forward Willie Rioli set for two-three weeks on the sidelines with a calf strain. Francis Evans (21 disposals, five clearances, seven marks and a goal) put together a solid performance in the SANFL, and could be in the mix to replace Rioli. Meanwhile, Carlton small forward Jesse Motlop kicked a goal in his VFL return last weekend, and could be in line to feature in his first senior game of the season.
ESPN tip: Blues by 13 points.
Pointsbet odds: Power $1.65, Blues $2.25
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FRIDAY, MAY 31
Collingwood vs. Western Bulldogs
Team news: Craig McRae will be forced into several changes after Scott Pendlebury (arm), Brody Mihocek (hamstring), Mason Cox (concussion/knee), and Joe Richards (foot) succumbed to injuries last week. Jeremy Howe has all but recovered from his groin issue which could offer some reprieve. For the Dogs, Ed Richards (concussion) and Aaron Naughton (knee) have both been sidelined with injuries of their own, with Rory Lobb (14 disposals, four marks and two goals in the VFL) one likely inclusion.
ESPN tip: Bulldogs by 5 points.
Pointsbet odds: Magpies $1.70, Bulldogs $2.15
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Hawthorn vs. Adelaide Crows
Team news: TBA
ESPN tip: Crows by 11 points.
Pointsbet odds: Hawks $2.20, Crows $1.67
ESPN draft expert Jasper Chellapah believes Essendon have found a 'ready-made' player who can provide an immediate competition for spots for the remainder of the 2024 AFL season.
West Coast Eagles vs. St Kilda
Team news: Adam Simpson is expected to lose Alex Witherden (calf) after his side copped a 99-point shellacking against the Crows last week. For the Saints, Dan Butler made a successful return from a hamstring injury in the VFL, picking up 16 disposals and one major from four shots on goal. Brad Crouch (33 disposals and six clearances), Hunter Clark (31 and nine), and Tim Membrey (six goals!) also shone in Sandringham's win over Casey, which had to have caught the attention of Ross Lyon.
ESPN tip: Saints by 22 points.
Pointsbet odds: Eagles $1.75, Saints $2.05
Geelong vs. Richmond
Team news: Geelong's already-light midfield will lose Mark Blicavs and Jhye Clark this week after the pair received a one-match suspension for high bumps on GWS' Lachie Whitfield last week. For the Tigers, Shai Bolton has enetered concussion protocols and will miss at least this week's game.
ESPN tip: Cats by 38 points.
Pointsbet odds: Cats $1.05, Tigers $10.00
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
Melbourne vs. Fremantle Dockers
TIO Traeger Park, 1:00pm (AEST)
Team news: Demons utility Harrison Petty was subbed out of the side's Round 11 wi against the Saints after tweaking his ankle, but there's a chance he could be fit to face the Dockers this week. Freo forward Michael Frederick could return after missing last week's draw with concussion.
ESPN tip: Demons by 19 points.
Pointsbet odds: Demons $1.50, Dockers $2.60
Gold Coast Suns vs. Essendon
People First Stadium, 4:00pm (AEST)
Team news: The suns got through last week's disappointing loss unscathed, but Damien Hardwick could look to several VFL performers if he looks to make changes. Rory Atkins (40 disposals and 13 marks), Brayden Fiorini (37 and seven), and Brandon Ellis (28 and two goals) dominated the Blues' reserves team, while Levi Casboult (three goals) and Sam Day (four) could also be in the mix after Jed Walter struggled with just one touch in the seniors.
ESPN tip: Suns by 9 points.
Pointsbet odds: Suns $1.65, Bombers $2.25