Daisy Pearce and Gerard Whateley have listed their five most intriguing teams for round 15.
It is set to be the most important football weekend of the season with four matches in the top eight.
“I don’t think there’s a single game that doesn’t drag me down,” Pearce told SEN’s Whateley.
“I’ve probably missed a couple of games that will be absolutely puzzling.
“They’re more than the teams that have attracted me.”
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The 5 most intriguing teams of Daisy Pearce
5. Santa Kilda
“There are some things that St Kilda didn’t quite get right at, but one thing you can trust is that it’s hard to play against them.
“It was hard not to think they didn’t check this box against Essendon, which was a little hard to explain given the importance of the round with Spud’s Match.
“They have a very difficult draw at the end of the season.
“They will have to win a few like this (against Sydney) if they want to reach the final.”
4. Western Bulldogs
“It simply came to our notice then.
“They have the fifth best percentage of the competition, so they are doing very well and can shake the final if they continue to win.
“If they touch the straps, I think it adds to the fascination of the season because they are a quality football team that has underperformed so far.”
3. Collingwood
“It’s hard to look beyond Collingwood.
“Their last month has been amazing. They have one of the best records of wins and losses against the top eight teams in the competition and have achieved a great home run: only three teams play in the top 10, let alone the top eight .
“Everything is ready for the field, but this week they’ve gone from hell.”
2. Geelong
“I just think Geelong is taking a back seat.
“If they can stay healthy and keep refining things in addition to their experience, I think they can be a big player in the later half of the year.
“It’s a big test this weekend against Richmond.”
1. Melbourne
“I always like to see the Goddesses, but this weekend I’m fascinated.
“The foreign narrative just three weeks ago was that they could run the table, and now they are trying to avoid a streak of four consecutive defeats.
“That in itself is a fascination.”
Gerard Whateley’s Top 5 Most Intriguing Teams
5. North Melbourne
“You can’t have a winning season, you just can’t.
“Hobart against the Crows … they are honest and tough, but there should only be one win for North Melbourne on Sunday.”
4. Santa Kilda
“I agree with you on St Kilda and everything you said.
“It wasn’t them last week, so I’m willing to treat it as an aberration.”
3. Richmond
“I went to the other side of Saturday’s game, I went to Richmond.
“Are they running away at the bottom of the eight, or are they making a run to join the dynasty?”
2. Gold Coast
“Are they ready for that?
“Are they ready to go to Adelaide and face Port, which is limited but honest?
“There are a lot of things that have done well, are they mature enough for that?
“I’m intrigued to find out.”
1. Melbourne
“I think Melbourne is clearly the most intriguing team.
“A month ago, they were the shortest favorite early season price we’ve ever seen.
“If they can’t beat Brisbane at the MCG tonight in the top-flight clash, they can no longer be Premier League favorites.
“I totally hope they get the foot back we know they are capable of, but I’m intrigued to see if they do.”