The five teams under the most pressure heading into Round 21

SEN’s Dwayne Russell has named the five teams under the most pressure heading into Round 21.

Russell’s pressure meter ranks teams from 1-5, with number one having the most pressure on them and the most to lose heading into the round.

Check out Russell’s pressure meter below.

1. Essendon
vs Fremantle – MCG – Sunday

“I’ve got Essendon number one.

“They’re 10th on the ladder, half a game out of the eight.

“It’s an eight-point game at home at the MCG and Fremantle look like a good team on the ‘G.

“It’s a massive game, if Essendon lose it’ll be their fourth loss in a row and a total disaster given where they were a month ago.”

2. Melbourne
vs Western Bulldogs – Marvel Stadium – Friday night

“I’ve got Melbourne at two, they’re a full win out of eighth which is owned by the Dogs right now.

“If they lose, they drop further away from the eight and help the Dogs establish their spot.

“It’s a true eight-point game.”

3. Collingwood
vs Richmond – MCG – Saturday night

“I’ve got Collingwood at number three.

“Win, and the season stays alive, lose and the premiership defence is almost over.

“But at least Collingwood has the flag. It’s also Scott Pendlebury’s 400th and there’ll be pressure to play well for him.”

4. Port Adelaide
vs Sydney – Adelaide Oval – Saturday night

“Port I have at number four because if they beat the Swans at home, top two is available and the long-shot chance at a flag.

“Lose though, and they’re in danger of not making the eight.”

5. Carlton
vs Collingwood – MCG – Saturday night

“I’m putting Carlton in at five.

“They’ve lost three of their past four, it’s against Collingwood.

“They’re ahead of the Suns, Cats and Dogs.”