The Blues are in 5th spot on the ladder and went within a kick of defeating Geelong last week, so the Dees - coming off two straight losses - will need their best to be competitive.
Saturday at Docklands North Melbourne host Sydney.
The Roos let slip a win last week and with just 2 wins for the years they must take the points this week or be all but out of finals contention.
The Swans suffered their biggest loss in many years at the SCG last week and after a bright start to the season have dropped the past two games and are inside the 8 on percentage only.
Fremantle and St Kilda meet at Subiaco with the Saints back on the winners list last week and desperate for more points as they try to rebuild their season.
The Dockers have suffered a big loss with the injury to Aaron Sandilands, but on their home turf they should prove too strong.
Saturday night the AFL returns to Darwin with Richmond and Port Adelaide at Marrara.
The Tigers are starting to look like a finals contender and come up against a Power team down on confidence and firmly rooted to the bottom of the ladder.
The other night match sees Gary Ablett play his old team when the Suns host the Cats.
It is the first time the Suns have played at their official home with the Gold Coast Stadium finally ready for AFL football, but despite the celebrations the Cats look certain to retain their unbeaten record in 2011.
Sunday the Lions travel to Football Park to play Adelaide.
Brisbane welcomed back captain Jonathan Brown last week and claimed their first win for the year, so the Crows will need to be at their best to win at home.
Adelaide have suffered a turbulent week following their last quarter fade out to Collingwood and the ongoing saga surrounding Taylor Walker, and nothing less than a big win will satisfy their fans.
Collingwood host the much improved Eagles at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.
The Eagles are flying high in the top 8 after smashing the Bulldogs last week, but they will find the defending premiers a much tougher task.
The Pies have a few key players missing and struggled last week to find top gear, but their last quarter heroics showed that when they click they are a formidable outfit.
The final match of the round sees the Bulldogs and Hawthorn doing battle at Docklands.
The Dogs are hurting after a 123 point loss last week and they come up against a Hawks team firing and sitting comfortable in third spot on the ladder.
No doubt the Bulldogs will come out with renewed intent after what was no doubt a tough week on the track, but Hawthorn look to have too many avenues to goal and should claim the four points.
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