Boom Best
West Coast +18.5 v Carlton ($1.90)
West Coast have been significantly improved since getting their list back in decent order and that has resulted in four straight covers including a win against the Bombers. Carlton have covered just 4 of 14 when favoured by double digits away from Melbourne.
Boom-o-meter: 75%
Boom Total
Over 180.5 Brisbane-Essendon ($1.80)
We have a very high total in this one but it does not seem high enough. Lions games have topped 168 points in six of seven with the Lions the top offensive team in the AFL when fully firing. The Bombers are a defensive disaster with three straight games tallying 179 or more. The Bombers have conceded at least 80 in 13 of 15 this year.
Boom-o-meter: 90%
Boom Value
Hugh McCluggage 30+ Disposals ($3.50)
McCluggage has topped 27 disposals in seven of 14 games this season and his last three games have seen hauls of 33, 27 and 26. He had 32 when he played the Bombers last year. With a number of key Lions out McCluggage is going to play an even greater role this week.
Boom-o-meter: 60%
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