Round 10 of the AFL season promises a weekend filled with nail-biting clashes and celebrations of Indigenous culture as the league kicks off the 10th anniversary of Sir Doug Nicholls Round. The round opener sees Gold Coast and Hawthorn facing off in a top-four showdown in Darwin, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of footy.
Following the Thursday night clash, Sydney and Carlton will meet in the annual Marn Grook match, with both teams aiming to secure a crucial win to stay in touch with the top eight. Collingwood and Kuwarna are set for another close encounter, while North Melbourne seeks a rare victory at the MCG against Richmond in a high-stakes game on Sunday.
Each match in round 10 presents its own unique storylines and key matchups to watch. Gold Coast and Hawthorn will battle it out in Darwin, with the Suns aiming to capitalize on their recent form, while Sydney and Carlton look to continue their positive momentum in the Marn Grook match.
Collingwood and Kuwarna are set for a tight contest, with the Magpies eyeing a top-four finish, while North Melbourne seeks to break their MCG drought against Richmond. Yartapuulti faces Geelong in a rematch of their qualifying final, while Greater Western Sydney takes on Walyalup in a crucial clash.
Players to watch include Touk Miller of Gold Coast, Massimo D’Ambrosio of Hawthorn, Brodie Grundy of Sydney, and Charlie Curnow of Carlton. Jamie Elliott of Collingwood and Riley Thilthorpe of Kuwarna will be key figures in their matchup, while Connor Rozee of Yartapuulti and Mark Blicavs of Geelong are set to make an impact.
Jesse Hogan of Greater Western Sydney and Andrew Brayshaw of Walyalup will play crucial roles in their teams’ performances, while Zach Reid of Essendon and Tom Liberatore of Western Bulldogs will look to influence the outcomes of their respective matches. Kamdyn McIntosh of Richmond and Tristan Xerri of North Melbourne are poised to make significant contributions in their game at the MCG.
As the round unfolds, fans can expect thrilling contests and standout performances from some of the league’s top talents. With so much at stake for teams vying for finals berths and ladder positions, round 10 is shaping up to be an action-packed weekend of AFL action.