Who is taking the points in round 18? The only preview you need to read.

The excitement for AFL Round 18 is building, with an exhilarating faceoff between Sydney and Western Bulldogs at the Sydney Cricket Ground scheduled to kick off the proceedings. Despite losing defender Jake Lloyd to a concussion sustained in the match against Richmond, Sydney seems to hold the edge over the Bulldogs.

Friday night football sees Melbourne square off against Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Although hampered by the absence of star Clayton Oliver due to a hamstring injury, Melbourne is still the team to watch out for in this duel, with Brisbane eager to prove otherwise.

Saturday is set for a thrilling lineup of games, starting with the much-anticipated clash between Collingwood and Fremantle at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The potential return of Steele Sidebottom and Brayden Maynard to the Collingwood side signals a tough day for Fremantle, especially with Caleb Serong serving a one-match suspension for a dangerous tackle on Carlton’s Adam Cerra.

The afternoon continues with a showdown between Gold Coast and St Kilda at Metricon Stadium. After a resounding win in the VFL, Gold Coast appears to have the upper hand against St Kilda, who will sorely miss key forward Max King due to a shoulder injury.

Over at Marvel Stadium, Carlton will face a strong challenge from Port Adelaide. The latter, despite Trent McKenzie’s absence through injury, are likely to hold sway in this encounter and extend their huge winning streak.

GMHBA Stadium will play host to the penultimate game on Saturday as Geelong take on Essendon. Geelong is expected to put up a strong performance, potentially edging out Essendon.

Adelaide’s faceoff with GWS at Adelaide Oval wraps up Saturday’s action. The momentum appears to be with Adelaide, who are expected to clinch the win.

Sunday brings two more exciting matches to look forward to. Hawthorn is expected to beat North Melbourne, while Richmond, with their impressive performance so far, is poised to close out Round 18 with a win against West Coast.

With these thrilling encounters in store, Round 18 2023 promises to be an exhilarating weekend for AFL fans. Keep your eyes peeled for potential upsets and fantastic performances that will undoubtedly keep you riveted!