Welcome back, everyone! It's time for AFL semifinal weekend. Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPNfootytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
With two more teams now on holidays, just six remain chasing the ultimate glory of lifting the premiership cup on the last weekend in September.
Week 1 of the finals had everything, and week two looks just as enticing as it's sudden death for all, while the Cats and Swans await their competitors.
On Friday night Port Adelaide hosts Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval. After a good month Port suffered a severe 'power outage' last Thursday as Geelong gave them an absolute belting, and although everyone says 'a week is a long time in footy', does a loss that big completely derail a finals campaign? The Hawks are the most exciting team left in the premiership race and everyone is jumping on board to watch 'Hok Ball', could a fairytale win away from home make them favourites to win it all?
In game two of the semis, the Lions will travel to ENGIE Stadium where the Giants await. Both these teams are looking for redemption after coming so close last season. If the Lions can't make it further into the finals again, the attention will turn to Chris Fagan given the potential on his list. Meanwhile, If Toby Greene plays how he did last weekend, are the Giants doomed?
This weekend's going to be big, but don't worry, we've got your back.
EXPERT TIPS:
Jake Michaels
Last week: 1
Season total: 133
Certainty and why: With only two games this weekend, picking a certainty feels near impossible. But the Hawks are the most in form team in the competition and are rolling through everyone. I'm not sure if Port has the mental capacity to bounce back from last week's shocker.
Upset and why: There's no doubt the Lions are more likely to pull off the upset than the Power, but am I brave enough to tip them against the Giants? Nope.
Tips for the week:
Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn
GWS vs. Brisbane
Matt Walsh
Last week: 3
Season total: 137
Certainty and why: This is a tough week fort this, but I think the Giants are slightly more likely to beat the Lions than the Power is to beat the Hawks. Saying that, I'm sticking with the qualifying final losers.
Upset and why: Port at home are outsiders. I want and expect a response.
Tips for the week:
Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn
GWS vs. Brisbane
Jarryd Barca
Last week: 0
Season total: 130
Certainty and why: I got every tip incorrect last week so let me preface this by saying do not listen to me! I rate the Giants very highly, so think they're 'more' of a chance than the Hawks away from home.
Upset and why: I've tipped both favourites this week but do think the Power are more likely to cause an upset if there is going to be one. Just don't see it happening, though.
Tips for the week:
Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn
GWS vs. Brisbane