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Hard to think of a round this early in a season with bigger potential ramifications for the top 8 than round 12, 2024.



And round 13 is set to be even bigger, with the Suns trying to end a drought against the Saints, the Bombers out to repeat their King's Birthday Heroics from twelve months ago, and a 2022 Grand Final rematch that should be a lot closer than that game was.

The second half of the annual celebration of Indigenous players and culture provided many fascinating talking points.



But now the Bye Rounds have returned, and round 12 could make or break Caspar's tipping.

It's the first of two rounds celebrating Indigenous footy players and the history Indigenous people have given our game, and the contributions they've made.



It is also a round with huge implications.

We saw that already with the Suns over the Cats, and more ladder re-shuffling is on the cards.

A huge round for all the top eight sides with the top four versus the bottom four.



This season has already had so many crazy twists and turns, this round is sure to produce many more.

What a round Round 8 promises to be, with rivalries and important clashes galore.



But before the Showdown kicks off the action, let's take a look back at the Anzac Appeal Round because there was a lot to cover.

Controversial umpiring, the Cats declaring themselves the best side in it, and of course that unforgettable draw.

Anzac Day is almost upon us, a solemn occasion for Australians and Kiwis alike. A day where footy truly comes second in importance and a distant second at that.



On the football front, the Eagles are flying high again. The Suns aren't impressing. And Anzac Day between the Bombers and Magpies shapes as another classic.