The talented young Bulldog lit up the MCG against Collingwood. He's tall, mobile and makes clunking marks look easy. Next up: Carlton star defender Jacob Weitering looms. Can Darcy go another level and spark the undermanned Dogs to victory?
CELLAR DWELLER WESTERN DERBY
It doesn't make pretty reading for WA football fans: West Coast sit last on the table, with Fremantle only one rung above them. The arch rivals will lock horns on Sunday, and a loss for Fremantle would sound an ominous warning sign about their hopes of snaring a top-four berth.
NEXT SUNDAY IN ADELAIDE IS SUDDENLY BIG
The last time Adelaide won their first three games - in 2017 - marked the last time they made the top eight and also made the grand final. North Melbourne have never won at Adelaide Oval in 11 attempts, but they are coming off their biggest win under coach Alastair Clarkson after a 59-point thumping of Melbourne.
LIONS' FORWARD THINKING
Joe Daniher's retirement and injuries to Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann have thrown the Lions' potent forward line out of whack. The latter two should be fit to face Geelong on Saturday, while delisted Suns key forward Sam Day will be better for the run after making his Lions debut in a hard-fought 19-point win over West Coast.
BOMBERS ATTEMPT TO AVOID SINKING FEELING AGAINST PORT
It already feels like Essendon's season is on thin ice following losses to Hawthorn and Adelaide. The Bombers conceded a whopping 25 goals in their 61-point loss to the Crows at the MCG, and they can't afford a repeat at Marvel Stadium when they take on a potent Port Adelaide outfit who found their groove in a 72-point smashing of Richmond.
CAN ROSS THE BOSS ENSURE SAINTS DON'T SLIP AGAINST TIGERS?
Ross Lyon was at pains to keep a lid on St Kilda's uplifting upset win over Geelong. But Saints fans have cause for excitement and will no doubt be confident of making it consecutive victories in the clash with Richmond this week amid the home comforts of Marvel.
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