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THURSDAY night's massive clash between Brisbane and Collingwood looms as make-or-break in more ways than one.

The loser of the match between last year's Grand Finalists will remain without a victory in 2024, already putting their finals hopes in serious jeopardy. 

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The majority of our tipsters are in favour of the Lions at home, meaning the reigning premiers will start the season 0-4.

Adelaide, which was also expected to rise up the ladder this season, is another team tipped to go winless from the opening few rounds. 

Check out all the R3 tips below, and don't forget to make your own call via the Official AFL Tipping App or, thanks to crypto.com, simply tap here and register your tips. The Official AFL Tipping App is free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

DAMIAN BARRETT

Brisbane - 19 points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Melbourne
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 7
Total: 17

SARAH BLACK

Collingwood – 15 points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Port Adelaide
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 6
Total: 16

MICHAEL WHITING

Brisbane - 16 points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Port Adelaide
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 6
Total: 16

KANE CORNES

Brisbane - seven points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Melbourne
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 6
Total: 15

JOSH GABELICH

Brisbane - 13 points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Melbourne
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 6
Total: 15

RILEY BEVERIDGE

Brisbane - 13 points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Port Adelaide
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 6
Total: 14

NAT EDWARDS

Brisbane - eight points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Port Adelaide
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 6
Total: 14

MATTHEW LLOYD

Brisbane - 12 points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Port Adelaide
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 6
Total: 14

NATHAN SCHMOOK

Collingwood - 12 points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Port Adelaide
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 5
Total: 14

CALLUM TWOMEY

Collingwood - eight points
Carlton
Fremantle
Essendon
Port Adelaide
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 6
Total: 14

SARAH OLLE

Brisbane - 12 points
Carlton
Fremantle
St Kilda
Port Adelaide
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Geelong

Last week: 6
Total: 13

TOTALS

Brisbane 8-3 Collingwood
North Melbourne 0-11 Carlton
Fremantle 11-0 Adelaide
Essendon 1-10 St Kilda
Port Adelaide 8-3 Melbourne
Western Bulldogs 11-0 West Coast
Richmond 0-11 Sydney
Hawthorn 0-11 Geelong

Bye: Gold Coast, Greater Western Sydney