The Crows won by one and eight points in their two encounters last year.

The Demons gained some revenge with a two point win earlier this season.

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The stakes are higher this time around with the sixth-placed Demons desperate for another four points to keep their finals aspirations alive.

Football manager, Ian Pertzel, said the Demons will be forced to tread the finals tightrope for the remainder of the season.

"It's basically do or die on Saturday," Pertzel said.

"We'll get a couple back and be close to full-strength, so we haven't got any excuses if we get beat.

"Last year was the first time the Crows have beaten us since joining the league, so we can take a bit of confidence out of that."

The Demons are expected to regain classy midfielder Jesse Margosis, Luke Argus and Sean Wilkinson.

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