Overview

• Week two features Adelaide hosting Hawthorn on Friday night and Brisbane facing Gold Coast at the Gabba on Saturday night.
• Most experts are tipping Adelaide and Brisbane, while several nominate Hawthorn and the Suns as the likeliest upset chances.
• Champion Data’s Christian Joly highlights Brisbane’s venue advantage, noting seven straight wins over Gold Coast at the Gabba.
• Jake Michaels argues the Suns are a live chance after their biggest win in club history, no travel this week, and Brisbane’s injuries to key players including Lachie Neale and Eric Hipwood.
• ESPN’s overreactions column judges Brisbane more likely than Adelaide to suffer a straight-sets exit, even as the Lions retain favouritism at home.