The reigning premiers have battled injury and illness in 2016 and won't want take the embattled Bombers lightly who have surprised some teams this year.

The Cats and Kangaroos are right in the mix for the 2016 flag, making this a fierce finals-like contest. Brian Taylor leads the call.

The Tigers have won the only other meeting against the Suns at the MCG and will need to do it again to keep their faint finals hopes alive.