Game 1 - Collingwood vs Richmond ( MCG ) - 28th March Night
Last Time: Collingwood 13.11 (89) defeated Richmond 7.7 (49) at the MCG, Round 16, 2002
Bookies: Collingwood $ 1.52 - Richmond $2.80
Comments: Very hard to tip against last years beaten grand finalists, especially with no Ottens.
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Game 2 - West Coast vs Port Adelaide ( S ) - 29th March Day
Last Time: Port Adelaide 14.19 (103) d West Coast 10.5 (65) at Subiaco, Round 21, 2002
Bookies: West Coast $ 2.00 - Port Adelaide $2.00
Comments: Don't know if we are tipping an upset or not, Port has a good record in the west.
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Game 3 - Kangaroos vs St Kilda ( MCG ) - 29th March Day 
Last Time: Kangaroos 20.8 (128) d St Kilda 13.6 (84) at Telstra Dome, Round 14, 2002.
Bookies: Kangaroos $ 1.78 - St Kilda $2.18
Comments: Archer is a huge lose to this side. Plus we like a saints side with both Harvey & Burke.
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Game 4 - Brisbane Lions vs Essendon ( Gabba ) - 29th March Night
Last Time: Brisbane 16.12 (108) d Essendon 11.5 (71) at Telstra Dome, Round 18, 2002
Bookies: Brisbane Lions $ 1.25 - Essendon $4.75
Comments: What can you say Caracella might just have the last laugh.
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Game 5 - Sydney Swans vs Carlton ( SA ) - 29th March Night
Last Time: Sydney 13.14 (92) d Carlton 10.9 (69) at Telstra Stadium, Round 17, 2002
Bookies: Sydney Swans $ 1.53 - Carlton $2.80
Comments: Barry Hall to kick a bag full.
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Game 6 - Adelaide Crows vs Fremantle ( FP ) - 30th March Day
Last Time: Adelaide 17.18 (120) d Fremantle 12.8 (80) at Subiaco, Round 22, 2002.
Bookies: Adelaide Crows $ 1.22 - Fremantle $5.00
Comments: The Crows look outstanding on paper. Who is this first gamer Carey? (LOL)
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Game 7 - Melbourne vs Hawthorn ( MCG ) - 30th March Day
Last Time: Hawthorn 14.9 (93) d Melbourne 9.13 (67), Round 16, 2002 at the MCG
Bookies: Melbourne $ 1.73 - Hawthorn $2.25
Comments: Tough game, battle of the "potential gunners". Melbourne just like last year Rd 1.
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Game 8 - Western Bulldogs vs Geelong ( CS ) - 30th March Day
Last Time: Western Bulldogs 18.9 (117) d Geelong 17.3 (105) at Skilled Stadium, Round 9, 2002
Bookies: Western Bulldogs $ 2.10 - Geelong $1.83
Comments: Its the "tough old boots" against the "upcoming promise" so its a promise for us.
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Glossary

Home or Away Team

The Home and Away teams are fairly obvious, except when joint tenants are playing. In these cases, the official home side according to the AFL will be used. Note that on all official AFL fixtures, the nominal home team is listed first.

% Estimates

The percentages (%) provided will be my calculated estimates of  the odds that each team should command in percentage terms. It's important to note two things here:

1/ Closeness in my estimated percentages between two teams will not necessarily translate to a close result in actual points score. The percentages should be seen as a guide to seeking value.  I could write a book on this point but have refrained due to simplicity!

2/ All percentages total 99%, rounded off. This assumes the percentage of draws (rounded off) is approximately 1%. (see odds converter)

Banker

This is not a mathematically exacting gauge, more of a tick-test margin related guide. If you must margin bet, then use this sparingly. 

Good Luck

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