And here we are. The two best teams of the year.
One dominated a season like few before them, the other is hell bent on redeeming themselves after losing the unlosable last year.
A heap of questions need to be answered, and here they are.
Feel free to add your own in the comments sections and they’ll be answered on Monday in the wash-up.
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Will this be as close as the round 14 clash earlier this year?
Where will the game be won/lost?
How much of last weeks game performance will tell us about how these two teams perform?
How big or small is the gap between the two teams?
How much will the weather impact on both teams?
Any surprise match-ups?
Much was made of how much these teams hate each other earlier in the year – Will anything come of it?
Who will be the unlucky players in the battle for Norm Smith?
Will Sean Dempster justify his inclusion into the Saints side?
Can Harry Taylor carry his excellent form and his good record against Nick Reiwoldt?
Will Kosi be able to have an impact whilst playing on Matthew Scarlett?
Can Sam Fisher continue his excellent finals form whilst keeping Cameron Mooney in check?
No Riewoldt, no St Kilda?
Will Lenny Hayes be the one to drag the Saints midfield over the line again?
Will anybody be able to limit his influence?
Can Clint Jones do the job on Ablett?
Who will get Paul Chapman and how will they go on many peoples tips for the Norm Smith medal?
How will Geelong’s underdone bunch go and will they be exposed?
How vital will the ruck battle be?
Can Sam Gilbert and Michael Gardiner match their excellent performances against Geelong in round 14?
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