AFL

ROUND 7 - FRIDAY NIGHT

Geelong @ Collingwood
ATS - CATS +6.5 (x1) LOSS

The Grand final rematch! But both sides are clearly not playing as well as they'd like. Geelong was handed its biggest defeat in about 2 years at the hands of the Crows. While the Pies have quietly strung together 4 win on the trot it must be noted 3 of these were against Brisbane, Western Bulldogs and Port. Still winning form is good form.

I have this game as a pick with some nice angles leaning towards the Cats. Geelong has won 10 straight at the G and it last 3 over the Magpies Including last years GF! So they will have confidence knowing they can beat them. The Pies will have that revenge factor but Geelong is coming off a big loss and have been questioned by everyone. Not the time you want to face Geelong.

Both have great inclusions with Thomas, Jolly, Dawes and Fasolo for Collingwood and Bartel, Scarlett, Stokes and Big O for the Cats. This pretty much evens itself out I would have thought. However Bartel back for the Cats is massive! He tore up the Pies in the GF and always lifts for these types of matches. Its also James Kellys 200th, Geelong win these big milesone matches.

For me the fact Geelong has such an outstanding record at the G and coming off a blow out gives them the edge. Cats win a close one. Take the points.
Cats by 10
(1.1u @ 1.91 @ Pinnacle)

OTHER MATCHES
*KANGAROOS -15.5 (x2)