Sydney Swans v Carlton Blues
Patrick Cripps 25 + Disposals $1.40
Luke Parker 25+ Disposals $1.49
Harry McKay 2 or More Goals $1.57
The Blues are in desperate need of a win here and the responsibility must fall upon Patrick Cripps in round 11. The SCG is an inside midfielder's dream and Cripps will love the tight footy and congestion the skinny ground provides. The main constant in the Blues midfield, Cripps should flirt with 30 disposals here. All those things we just said about Cripps? The same can be applied for Luke Parker. The two are in similar situations with the responsibility on them in the middle while their teams struggle to play consistent footy. Parker and Cripps will go head-to-head all day. It's been a rocky season for big Harry but the opportunity should be there for him again this week. Sydney continues to face injuries to key defenders and McKay must cash in this week.
Melbourne Demons v Fremantle Dockers
Christian Salem 20+ Disposals $1.73
Caleb Serong 30+ Disposals $1.63
Luke Jackson Anytime Goal Scorer $1.44
Salem returned to action last week to record 18-disposals in his first taste of football this year. Salem should continue to build on that performance, especially with Clayton Oliver set to miss this week, shuffling Dees players around to help fill that void. Mids have been racking up large numbers against the Dees recently as shown by Zac Butters' historic game in round 10. Caleb Serong can definitely find the football and is in the midst of his best season to date. There may be some doubt around his health but this should not provide much of an obstacle for Serong. In his first game against his old team, Luke Jackson will be sure to try and prove his old faithful wrong. There may be some hostility towards the big man but a goal would certainly silence these critics. Sometimes it's fun to bet on the storyline and Jackson provides this in round 11.
Collingwood Magpies v North Melbourne Kangaroos
George Wardlaw 15+ Disposals $1.50
Josh Daicos 25+ Disposals $1.55
Steele Sidebottom 20+ Disposals $1.60
George Wardlaw had his first taste of AFL football last week and the first-round draft pick did not disappoint. Proving some real 'wow' moments, Wardlaw looks to be in the build of someone who can compete inside against the seasoned bodies immediately. The Roos will be sure to give him every opportunity as they continue to build towards the future. This game could easily turn into a one-sided affair with the top ranked Pies likely to be too much for the Roos to handle. Some easy football will likely mean cheap, outside possession perfect for the likes of Josh Daicos and Steele Sidebottom out on their respective wings. The Pies will have the ball on a string all day and these two will be big beneficiaries.
