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Nick Daicos is tackled by Oisin Mullin and Tom Atkins during the R8 match between Collingwood and Geelong at the MCG on May 3, 2025. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos
COLLINGWOOD and Geelong will meet in a Saturday night blockbuster at the MCG.
The Magpies have flown into premiership favouritism on the back of six straight wins.
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The Cats’ three-game winning streak came to an end against Carlton, but they are still 4-3.
Captain Darcy Moore is one of three changes for the Pies as Craig McRae opts to rest Jeremy Howe, while Mitch Duncan returns for the Cats in place of Tom Stewart (knee soreness).
Collingwood v Geelong at the MCG, 7.35pm AEST
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Collingwood: Will Hoskin-Elliott
Geelong: Oliver Wiltshire
West Coast will be searching for its first win of 2025 when it welcomes Melbourne to Optus Stadium.
The Eagles are 0-7 but have shown better signs in recent weeks, particularly when falling just short against Essendon at home.
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The Demons, meanwhile, have breathed life into their season with back-to-back wins.
After an upset win over Fremantle, Melbourne was too good for Richmond on Anzac Day Eve.
Jake Melksham and Daniel Turner will boost the Dees’ forward line, with Clayton Oliver to miss due to personal reasons.
The Eagles have named debutant Bo Allan alongside Tim Kelly and Tyler Brockman, with youngsters Hamish Davis, Tyrell Dewar and Noah Long omitted.
West Coast v Melbourne at Optus Stadium, 5.35pm AWST
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West Coast: Tom Cole
Melbourne: Harry Sharp
Adelaide v Carlton at Adelaide Oval, 3.45pm ACST
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Adelaide: Sam Berry
Carlton: Lachie Cowan
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Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide at Mars Stadium, 1.20pm AEST
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Western Bulldogs: Jedd Busslinger
Port Adelaide: Jeremy Finlayson
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