Round 24 of the 2024 AFL season begins with a clash between Melbourne and Collingwood at the MCG on Friday night, before a cracking final day.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Melbourne vs. Collingwood
Team news: Melbourne midfielder Tom Sparrow was subbed out of last week's game after twisting an ankle and won't feature in Friday night's game, with Bailey Laurie coming in. For the Pies, Charlie Dean, Ed Allan, Finlay Macrae, and Joe Richards come in for dropped group Billy Frampton, Jack Bytel Dan McStay (officially managed), N and Ned Long.
ESPN tip: Magpies by 17 points
Pointsbet odds: Demons $2.35, Pies $1.60
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Geelong vs. West Coast Eagles
Team news: Zach Tuohy, Jed Bews, and Tanner Bruhn come in for Geelong, with Oisin Mullin (omitted), Mitch Knevitt (omitted), and Gary Rohan (managed) going out. West Coast have made five changes; Alex Witherden (hip), Jeremy McGovern (thumb), Andrew Gaff (retired), Liam Ryan (personal reason), and Zane Trew (omitted) go out, with Rhett Bazzo, Clay Hall, Campbell Chesser, Ryan Maric, and Jack Hutchinson coming in.
ESPN tip: Cats by 54 points
Pointsbet odds: Cats $1.07, Eagles $8.50
Richmond vs. Gold Coast Suns
Team news: For Richmond, Maurice Rioli Jr, Liam Baker, and Marlion Pickett come in for dropped trio Jacob Blight, James Trezise, and Matthew Coulthard. For the Suns, Alex Sexton and Jack Lukosius return for managed pair David Swallow and Jed Walter.
ESPN tip: Suns by 26 points
Pointsbet odds: Tigers $2.65, Suns $1.48
Hawthorn vs. North Melbourne
Team news: Finn Maginnes comes in for injured Will Day for the Hawks, while for the Roos, Will Phillips, Toby Pink, and Blake Drury come in for Chalie Comben (concussion), Miller Bergman (concussion), and Eddie Ford (omitted).
ESPN tip: Hawks by 32 points
Pointsbet odds: Hawks $1.06, Roos $9.00
Brisbane Lions vs. Essendon
Team news: The Lions have called up Conor McKenna, and Noah Answerth for Brandon Starcevich and Chadeau Brain, while the Dons have brought in Dyson Heppell for a farewell game, and Matt Guelfi, for Sam Weideman and Jye Menzie.
ESPN tip: Lions by 31 points
Pointsbet odds: Lions $1.15, Bombers $5.50
Sydney Swans vs. Adelaide Crows
Team news: The Swans have made a swap of Warners, with Chad coming in for Corey. Aaron Francis also comes in for Tom McCartin, who is being managed. Adelaide have made four changes; James Borlase, Taylor Walker, Chayse Jones, and Billy Dowling come in for Mark Keane, Izak Rankine, Lachie Gollant, and Josh Rachele.
ESPN tip: Swans by 29 points
Pointsbet odds: Swans $1.37, Crows $3.10
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Western Bulldogs vs. GWS Giants
Team news: Tim English is no certainty to play this week after he was held out of the Bulldogs' Round 23 win over North Melbourne due to an ankle complaint. Adam Kingsley won't be forced into any changes this week, but Xavier O'Halloran (26 disposals and a goal) and Leek Aleer (20 and 10 marks) were solid in a VFL loss in Williamstown.
ESPN tip: Dogs by 9 points
Pointsbet odds: Dogs $1.45, Giants $2.75
Carlton vs. St Kilda
Team news: TBC
ESPN tip: Blues by 12 points
Pointsbet odds: Blues $1.80, Saints $2.00
Fremantle Dockers vs. Port Adelaide
Team news: Final top eight positions could be decided from this game and both sides could make changes. Ruckman Sean Darcy (knee) and key forward Josh Treacy (knee) could both return to the side in a big boost, but there is still no expected return date for Alex Pearce, who re-broke his arm a couple of weeks ago. For the Power, Dan Houston will face the tribunal on Tuesday night and will spend several weeks on the sidelines, but Mitch Georgiades (quad) and Todd Marshall (concussion) should both be available.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 6 points
Pointsbet odds: Dockers $1.77, Power $2.05