There are still 12 sides fighting for a spot in September, but that number is set to shrink significantly this weekend. Mick McGuane analyses three of the biggest games of the year.
Three games this weekend look like being do-or-die for the teams taking part as 12 sides continue the fight for eight spots in September.
AFL analyst Mick McGuane has taken a look at how each of the six teams can win these crucial matches to keep their finals dreams alive.
GWS v ESSENDON
Giants Stadium, Saturday 4.35pm
How the Giants can win
Dominating stoppages will be king for Greater Western Sydney in this clash.
If Tom Green, Stephen Coniglio, Josh Kelly and Callan Ward can win in-tight contests and generate effective clearances, it will fuel the Giants’ territory game and give an in-form forward line plenty of looks.
The Giants are averaging the fourth-most inside-50s of any side at an average of…