The booming Bombers host winless North Melbourne on Sunday afternoon at Marvel Stadium.
The Swans juggernaut keeps rolling on and they should be too good for the injury struck Blues on Friday night at the SCG.
The Saints host the Dockers on Saturday night at Marvel in what promises to be an unwatchable affair.
The Suns will be hoping to hand the Cats a third straight loss on Thursday night in Darwin.
Both teams have been struck by injuries, but the Pies should have sufficient depth to comfortably beat the Eagles at Marvel on Sunday.
The Hawks rediscovered the winning feeling last week and look primed for back to back wins as outsiders against the Saints.
The Dogs have their flaws but should be able to subdue a Tigers lineup that is down on personnel and confidence on Saturday night at the MCG.
Essendon have been luckier than good and their luck is about to run out on Saturday when they meet the GWS Giants.
The resurgent Crows are aiming for a third straight win when they host the wounded Lions at the Adelaide Oval to close out Round 9.
The Suns head north for the first time in 2024 to host the winless Kangaroos at TIO Stadium in Darwin.
