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Friday, September 16Hawthorn ($1.48) vs. Western Bulldogs ($2.70), MCG at 7:50pmTeam news: The Hawks fell short to the Cats in a gruelling qualifying final last Friday night, and you can bet your last dollar Isaac Smith would have spent the entire week thinking about?that shot for goal. Meanwhile, James Sicily is expected to be named after sitting out last week with the flu.The Bulldogs were arguably the most impressive side in week one of the finals, travelling to Perth and knocking off the high flying Eagles. Their five inclusions all played well despite the speculation.The only sour note from the win was the broken collarbone suffered by Lin Jong that has ruled him out of the 2016 finals series. With a move to the Magpies on the cards for next year, Jong may have played his last match in the red, white and blue.Key head-to-head: Caleb Daniel vs. Sam MitchellThere may be 275 games of experiencing separating the Hawks veteran from the Bulldogs youngster, but expect a ferocious and evenly matched contest on Friday night.Mitchell was targeted by the Cats in last weeks qualifying final so you can expect plenty of Daniels teammates to be applying a similar sort of treatment.Daniel has been in scintillating form and may just be one of the leagues best short kicks. Like Mitchell, he rarely wastes a possession and his runner-up finish in last weeks Rising Star award was well deserved.Hawks: B Taylor Duryea, James Frawley, Shaun Burgoyne HB Luke Hodge, Josh Gibson, Grant Birchall C Isaac Smith, Sam Mitchell, Bradley Hill HF Luke Breust, Jack Gunston, Cyril Rioli F Paul Puopolo, Jack Fitzpatrick, Ryan Schoenmakers FOL Ben McEvoy, Jordan Lewis, Liam Shiels I/C Ben Stratton, Brendan Whitecross, James Sicily, Billy Hartung EMG Will Langford, Daniel Howe, Matt Spangher IN James Sicily, Billy Hartung OUT Daniel Howe (Omitted), Ryan Burton (Calf)Bulldogs: B Jason Johannisen, Joel Hamling, Matthew Boyd HB Matthew Suckling, Dale Morris, Easton Wood C Lachie Hunter, Marcus Bontempelli, Liam Picken HF Jack Macrae, Zaine Cordy, Jake Stringer F Tory Dickson, Tom Boyd, Caleb Daniel FOL Jordan Roughead, Luke Dahlhaus, Tom Liberatore I/C Clay Smith, Toby McLean, Josh Dunkley, Shane Biggs EMG Tom Campbell, Lukas Webb, Roarke Smith IN Toby McLean OUT Lin Jong (Collar Bone)Key Stat: The Hawks have won eight straight matches against the Bulldogs.UBET verdict:?After a brief early run on the Bulldogs, the real money has come for the defending premiers. Cash is flowing the way of Hawthorn at a 3:1 ratio at this stage and shows no signs of slowing down. The Bulldogs were brilliant in week one, but their last win over the Hawk was six years ago.Weather: Mostly cloudy with a top of 16. No rain expected.Prediction: The Hawks continue to find a way to get matches won, but last weeks slip up could raise some concerns. The Bulldogs are in great touch and may well run Hawthorn ragged. Dont expect the young Dogs to be intimidated in this clash.Tip: Bulldogs by five points.Enter your ESPNfootytips AFL selectionsSaturday, September 17Sydney ($1.53) vs. Adelaide ($2.55), SCG at 7:25pmTeam news:Last weekends loss to the Giants has made things very tricky for the minor premier who will now need to overcome both Adelaide and Geelong for a spot in the grand final. To make things even more difficult, the Swans will be without Kurt Tippett (hairline jaw fracture) and Callum Mills (hamstring) for their clash with the Crows.Adelaide enter the match in far greater touch. The Crows booted 21 goals in a demolition of North Melbourne and will fancy themselves against the stalling Swans. Eddie Betts and Rory Sloane were named among the top six players this season as voted by the players themselves, and will both play a decisive role.Key head-to-head: Daniel Talia vs. Lance FranklinIs there a bigger assignment in football than containing Buddy in a final?While bright early on against the Giants, Franklin faded and failed to kick a goal in a final for the first time in his career. The forward will be eager to respond at the SCG, which makes Talias job all the more difficult.Also worth a mention is the Nick Smith vs. Eddie Betts match-up. The small forward is in career best form and fresh from a six-goal haul against the Kangaroos. This match may well be decided by which defender can curtail their opponent the better.Swans: B Nick Smith, Heath Grundy, Dane Rampe HB Harrison Marsh, Aliir Aliir, Jarrad McVeigh C Isaac Heeney, Josh P. Kennedy, Jake Lloyd HF George Hewett, Lance Franklin, Luke Parker F Tom Mitchell, Gary Rohan, Xavier Richards FOL Sam Naismith, Dan Hannebery, Kieren Jack I/C Jeremy Laidler, Ben McGlynn, Toby Nankervis, Tom Papley EMG Harry Cunningham, James Rose, Ted Richards IN Jeremy Laidler, Toby Nankervis OUT Kurt Tippett (Jaw), Callum Mills (Hamstring)Crows: B Luke Brown, Daniel Talia, Rory Laird HB Brodie Smith, Kyle Hartigan, Kyle Cheney C Rory Atkins, Rory Sloane, David Mackay HF Eddie Betts, Taylor Walker, Charlie Cameron F Jarryd Lyons, Josh Jenkins, Tom Lynch FOL Sam Jacobs, Matt Crouch, Richard Douglas I/C Brad Crouch, Scott Thompson, Jake Lever, Mitch McGovern EMG Riley Knight, Paul Seedsman, Andy Otten IN No ChangeKey Stats: The last time the Crows won two consecutive finals they were premiers (1998). They have played 21 finals since then.UBET verdict:?Adelaide confined North Melbourne to the scrap heap last week and the early money trail suggests the Crows can do another number on the Swans. Adelaides the only team in commission at this stage and first goal scorer punters are lining up to back Eddie Betts.Weather:?Mostly sunny with a top of 21. No rain expected.Prediction: The Crows enter this match off the back of a strong win and will cause the Swans all sorts of issues if their forward line is functioning. If Sydney is to get over the line they must restrict the Adelaide forward line supply.Tip:?Swans by one point.Enter your ESPNfootytips AFL selections Boston Red Sox Pro Shop . There are some early surprises in the race for the Hart Trophy, but two of the contenders are the leagues biggest stars over the past decade. 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