Championship weekend in Australia
Australia's Aussie Rules and Rugby League titles will be decided over the weekend with the AFL first up in Melbourne on Saturday and the NRL crown up for grabs on Sunday night in Sydney.
Both codes will crown new title holders as neither Hawthorn (AFL) or North Queensland (NRL) made it through the finals to defend their championships from last season.
Ok, let's get straight to the picks...
AFL
Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs
Long suffering Footscray fans of yesteryear and newly minted post name change Bulldog fans are all hoping for a complete return to glory after a couple of close calls over the last two seasons. But standing in their way is a tested and battle ready Sydney Swans outfit that includes Buddy Franklin's presence in the squad this season.
Franklin's participation could well be the X Factor though the Bulldogs did take the Round 15 encounter this season in Sydney.
The Dogs will put up a huge fight but may well fall short....
Sydney by 22
NRL
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks
The Cronulla faithful are hoping to reverse the fortunes of their final round loss to the Storm with a Grand Final win. Naturally, there are hopes of a closer match in the finale. While the Sharks have a team that is title hungry, the Storm feature seasoned veterans who can play to the occasion just as many of them do with the Queensland jersey on during the Origin Series.
It will in fact be a lot closer and could boil down to some type of Cameron Smith magc to get the Storm across the line.
Melbourne 26-22
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