Round 20 of the 2024 AFL season begins with a huge clash between Carlton and Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
FRIDAY, JULY 26
Carlton vs. Port Adelaide
Team news: The Blues are a little worse for wear after a bruising encounter against North Melbourne last week, with Tom De Koning ruled out of the remainder of the home and away season with a fractured foot and collapsed lung, meaning Marc Pittonet comes in to take his place in the ruck. Michael Voss has also called upon some defensive reinforcements, Mitch McGovern and Brodie Kemp returning to replace injured duo Sam Durdin and Blake Acres. For the Power, Kane Farrell and Lachie Jones will replace omitted pair Ollie Lord and Dylan Williams.
ESPN tip: Blues by 23 points
Pointsbet odds: Blues $1.45, Power $2.75
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SATURDAY, JULY 27
North Melbourne vs. Geelong
Blundstone Arena, 1:45pm (AEST)
Team news: Both Alastair Clarkson and Chris Scott have made three changes this week. Jed Bews, Tanner Bruhn and Shannon Neale come in to replace Brandan Parfitt, Mitch Knevitt (both omitted), and Zach Tuohy (managed), while for the Roos, Jaidyn Stephenson, Zane Duursma, and Will Phillips have been recalled for injured trio Colby McKercher, Zac Fisher, and Eddie Ford.
ESPN tip: Cats by 31 points
Pointsbet odds: Kangaroos $4.00, Cats $1.25
Gold Coast Suns vs. Brisbane
People First Stadium, 4:35pm (AEST)
Team news: The Lions will be without star defender Harris Andrews after he entered concussion protocols following an incident from last week's contest against Sydney. Logan Morris, Jaxon Prior, and Conor McKenna will come into the team. Meanwhile, Suns skipper Jarrod Witts was given an extra week to recover from his injury and will regain his spot in the side, with Malcolm Rosas and Tom Berry joining him at the expense of Jed Walter, Alex Sexton, and Connor Budarick (all omitted).
ESPN tip: Suns by 8 points
Pointsbet odds: Suns $2.50, Lions $1.53
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St Kilda vs. Essendon
Team news: Brad Scott made the decision to omit key forward Peter Wright for the club's clash with Adelaide last week and although the VFL side had a bye, he has been brought straight back into the team. The Bombers will also be boosted by the return of inside midfielder Darcy Parish and former captain Dyson Heppell. Ross Lyon has made one change, with Anthony Caminiti replacing the injured Liam Henry, who will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
ESPN tip: Bombers by 13 points
Pointsbet odds: Saints $2.08, Bombers $1.75
Melbourne vs. GWS
Team news: Max Gawn has made a speedy recovery after the star ruckman missed the past two weeks with an ankle injury, returning to face the Giants this week. Bailey Laurie and Taj Woewodin join him, with injured pair Christian Salem and Koltyn Tholstrup, as well as Tom Sparrow (omitted) coming out of the side. In a massive boost to Adam Kingsley's back line, key defender Sam Taylor will play his first game after requiring surgery on a ruptured testicle, but Isaac Cumming will miss with a new hamstring concern.
ESPN tip: Giants by 14 points
Pointsbet odds: Demons $1.87, Giants $1.93
Fremantle vs. West Coast
Team news: Unfortunately for Dockers fans, captain Alex Pearce was subbed out of last week's win over the Demons after re-injuring the arm he fractured earlier in the season, while gun forward Michael Walters will also miss with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, the Eagles will be boosted by the return of experienced quartet Jeremy McGovern, Jake Waterman, Jack Darling and Elliot Yeo.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 53 points
Pointsbet odds: Dockers $1.12, Eagles $6.25
SUNDAY, JULY 28
Collingwood vs. Richmond
Team news: The Magpies have added Lachie Schultz, Mason Cox, Harvey Harrison and Billy Frampton to their extended squad, with Reef McInnes and Joe Richards (both omitted) and Nathan Kreuger (concussion) coming out of the team. For the Tigers, Nick Vlastuin and Tim Taranto are among the inclusions as Toby Nankervis has entered concussion protocols, but they'll still be without Dustin Martin.
ESPN tip: Pies by 19 points
Pointsbet odds: Magpies $1.25, Tigers $4.00
Sydney Swans vs. Western Bulldogs
Team news: The Swans will be without Dane Rampe (calf) and Tom Papley (ankle), who both fell injured against the Lions in Round 19, but Callum Mills should return after being rested. The Bulldogs will regain key defender Liam Jones for their trip to face the ladder-leaders, with Caleb Daniel also a chance to feature.
ESPN tip: Swans by 7 points
Pointsbet odds: Swans $1.44, Bulldogs $2.80
Adelaide vs. Hawthorn
Team news: Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson was concussed after a head clash with Essendon's Nic Martin on the weekend and will miss the Round 20 match against Hawthorn, as well as key defensive pair Jordon Butts and Nick Murray. Chayce Jones, James Borlase, Taylor Walker, Daniel Curtin, Josh Worrell, and Ned McHenry have been added to the extended squad. For the Hawks, Cam Mackenzie, Harry Morrison, and Jack Gunston are all a chance to return.
ESPN tip: Hawks by 10 points
Pointsbet odds: Crows $1.87, Hawks $1.93