AFL

AFL : 22-21-0 (-1.96u @ 51.2%)

ROUND 6 - FRIDAY NIGHT

Western Bulldogs v Collingwood
1ST Q - MAGPIES -10.5 (x2) LOSS
2nd H - MAGPIES -20.5 (x1.5) LOSS

Collingwood still have plenty of work to do to get back to the force they once were but they are on the up with a gutsy win over the surging Bombers on Anzac day. This win I believe is just what this group needed.
The Magpies receive a boost with key defenders Reid and Shaw both back for this one. Both these guys positions in the back six cannot be underestimated. As Reid will now allow Maxwell to take 3rd tall and Shaw takes the pressure off Harry O as his run and carry is second to none.
The Dogs while have won their past 2, these were against Melbourne and GWS. They still have plenty of work to do. They are really lacking in the key areas. Their spine consists of Lake, Austin, Minson, Jones and Roughhead is very inexperienced. I cannot see them handling Collingwoods Spine on Reid, Maxwell, Jolly, Dawes and Cloke.

Collingwood has won its past 4 against the Bulldogs and lead at halftime in 7 of the past 8 between theses two sides. The Pies have started games exceptionally well leading in 4 of the 5 games so far this season at the 1st change. The Dogs are on the opposite end of the scale leading just once after the 1st quarter in their opening 5 games. The Bulldogs have also struggled here winning just 1 of past 6 at Etihad. With having the extra rest I like the Magpies to start with a bang!
(2.2u @ 1.91 @ Sportsbet)

OTHER GAMES
St Kilda v Hawthorn
1ST H - HAWKS -12.5 (x2)
(2.2u @ 1.91 @ Sportsbet)

Adelaide v Sydney
MARGIN - SWANS 1-39 (x1)
(0.80u @ 2.2 @ Pinnacle)