SEN’s expert AFL tips for Round 21 from Lyon, Russell, Whateley and more

Round 21 is here as the race for the top eight heats up.

Things begin on Thursday with the Dogs hosting the Giants in a mammoth clash, while Friday's matchup between the Crows and Hawks also has big finals ramifications.

Saturday's highlight is no doubt the Collingwood v Brisbane meeting at the MCG.

Sunday sees Geelong and Fremantle meeting Port Adelaide and Carlton respectively in home games they need to win to keep their heads above water.

See the tips from the SEN experts below:

Sam Edmund

Last week: 8
Running tally: 123

Western Bulldogs
Adelaide
Melbourne
Gold Coast
Sydney
Collingwood
St Kilda
Geelong
Fremantle

Gerard Whateley

Last week: 7
Running tally: 121

Western Bulldogs
Adelaide
Melbourne
Gold Coast
Sydney
Collingwood
St Kilda
Geelong
Fremantle

Garry Lyon

Last week: 8
Running tally: 117

Western Bulldogs
Adelaide
Melbourne
Gold Coast
Sydney
Collingwood. St Kilda
Geelong
Fremantle

Andy Maher

Last week: 7
Running tally: 116

Western Bulldogs
Adelaide
Melbourne
Gold Coast
Sydney
Collingwood
St Kilda
Geelong
Carlton

Andrew Gaze

Last week: 7
Running tally: 114

Western Bulldogs
Hawthorn
Melbourne
Gold Coast
Sydney
Collingwood
St Kilda
Geelong
Fremantle

Dwayne Russell

Last week: 7
Running tally: 110

GWS
Hawthorn
Melbourne
Gold Coast
Sydney
Collingwood
St Kilda
Geelong
Fremantle