David King and Sam Edmund have made their selections for Round 8.
On SEN’s The Picks, Edmund and King have forecast what they believe will occur across the weekend of footy.
Round 8 Picks
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Richmond v Geelong
Kingy says: “If you're going to get into a street fight, back the streetfighter.
“I'm going to stick with Richmond to cover the line.”
Kingy’s pick: Tigers at the line (-7.5).
Sammy says: “I’m going Geelong. I think they are going alright.
“Admittedly this is a raised stakes game against the Tigers. I think it will be tight.”
Sammy’s pick: Cats at the line (+7.5).
GWS v Essendon
Kingy says: “The Giants are tough. I keep coming back to how many times they are going to get their hands on the ball.
“I'm thinking the Giants.”
Kingy’s pick: Giants at the line (-18.5).
Sammy says: “I think the Giants will get it done. They'll wear them down and win by more than 18.5.”
Sammy’s pick: Giants at the line (-18.5).
Gold Coast v St Kilda
Kingy says: “My jury is in. Get on board the Dew express.
“I'm going with the Gold Coast at the line.”
Kingy’s pick: Suns at the line (-3.5).
Sammy says: “This is a total flip of the coin but I like what Gold Coast have shown.”
Sammy’s pick: Suns at the line (-3.5).
North Melbourne v Collingwood
Kingy says: “I think a 23-point line is a bit light on.
“Where the Kangaroos are with their ball movement at the moment, I have to see it before I can convert.”
Kingy’s pick: Magpies at the line (-23.5).
Sammy says: “I'm not saying the Kangas can win but what I saw from Collingwood last week...
“I like the Kangas to get within 23.5, that might be foolish thinking.”
Sammy’s pick: Kangaroos at the line (+23.5).
Melbourne v Sydney
Kingy says: “Huge test for Melbourne. I'm thinking Sydney can get within four goals.
“They may not win, Sydney, but they're going to run them close.”
Kingy’s pick: Swans at the line (+23.5).
Sammy says: “The line does make me nervous. It's decent and I think Melbourne are a force back on their home deck.
“I like them to clear the line, whch is bold, I know.”
Sammy’s pick: Demons at the line (-23.5).
Port Adelaide v Adelaide
Kingy says: “I think Port a bit more seasoned. They've got a better talent base and I think they'll be winning and winning well.”
Kingy’s pick: Power at the line (-29.5).
Sammy says: “The line is almost 30 but I think they'll do that, the Power.
“They'll be angry they let themselves down last week and they'll be breathing fire.”
Sammy’s pick: Power at the line (-29.5).
Hawthorn v West Coast
Kingy says: “It was such a convincing victory in the Derby, this will be a full-stop on that, move on, ok.
“Which Eagles turn up is always the question but this is a team just holding together.
“Without Barrass, Hurn, McGovern, Shuey, Yeo and Ryan, they still managed to do what they did last week.”
Kingy’s pick: Eagles at the line (-11.5).
Sammy says: “West Coast have won every game at home and lost every game in Victoria.
“The Hawks have a very real challenge on their hands. Eagles at the line if they're fair dinkum.”
Sammy’s pick: Eagles at the line (-11.5).
Western Bulldogs v Carlton
Kingy says: “If you want to engage in a shootout, you might not see the ball very regularly against the Dogs. That's the problem for the Blues.
“I'm going to take the Dogs. I think they will clear the line because they are a bloody good footy team.”
Kingy’s pick: Bulldogs at the line (-22.5).
Sammy says: “I'm going to say the Blues are going to get within the line, just given recent history.”
Sammy’s pick: Blues at the line (+22.5).
Brisbane v Fremantle
Kingy says: “The line is a bit big for me.
“I'm going to back the Fremantle midfield to respond after a poor showing. Freo at the line for me.”
Kingy’s pick: Fremantle at the line (+30.5).
Sammy says: “Brisbane have looked fearsome at home since their Round 1 slip up.
“Lions to clear the line. They have looked unbelievable at home, smacked Port Adelaide and I think they're going to back it up and smack Fremantle at the Gabba.”
Sammy’s pick: Lions at the line (-30.5).
All of Kingy’s picks in a multi: $331
All of Sammy’s picks in a multi: $320
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