As Round 4 gets underway from Adelaide our expert tippers are getting settled in. Not much separates the leaderboard this early in the competition but tactics are starting to reveal themselves.
Nick Davis who sits last on the leaderboard likes to take a risk, journalist Lachlan McKirdy makes calculated decisions - what do you do?
Round 4 will kick off this evening when the Dees take on the Crows from Gather Round. Get in your tips before first bounce via the Official Tipping Competition of the Sydney Swans, presented by bitcoin.com.au.
Just a handful of tips differ this weekend with contention over the Western Bulldogs and Geelong. The Sydney Swans are favourites to win as are Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions.
EXPERT TIPPERS
Nick Davis:
After playing 71 games for Collingwood between 1999 and 2002, Nick Davis was recruited by the Sydney Swans and played a further 97 games for the Club. After a stint in NRL, the 2005 premiership-winning forward and goal kicking specialist now resides with the Swans as Academy Head Coach for the U18 Female side.
Meg Lanning:
Meg Lanning became a household name in women's cricket when she was named the youngest ever captain of the national team. She is currently the longest-serving captain and is ranked the number one batter for T20 International cricket. Lanning also serves as a proud Sydney Swans ambassador.
Sarah Olle:
Sarah Olle boasts an impressive career as a sports journalist. Hailing from Melbourne, Olle has had a by-line in The Roar and worked as a journalist and digital producer for Fox Sports. The revered writer is currently at afl.com.au, where she can be seen commenting on the biggest stories in the code.
Lachlan McKirdy:
Lachlan McKirdy is an AFL reporter for The Daily Telegraph and CODE Sports based in Sydney. He has been following footy for as long as he can remember and backs himself to at least get one game right each weekend (even in the bye rounds). A sports journalist in various capacities for nearly 10 years, he has also worked with the International Olympic Committee and Sporting News.
Lucy:
Lucy the Great Dane spends her weekends parading around the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney – doing laps around her home ground - the SCG. Loves a walk in Centennial Park, chasing the Sherrin – the bigger the better - and eats a LOT, much like our Coach, ‘Horse’. Born in South Melbourne but recently re-located to the Harbour City. Favourite player is Great Dane Rampe.
