{"id":8,"date":"2017-11-29T15:21:05","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T05:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nedsau.wpengine.com\/blog\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T05:09:27","slug":"afl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/afl\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-entain-hero-news\">\n<section class=\"entain-block news-block hero-news-block \">\n    <div class=\"hero-articles-grid\"><div class=\"grid-item\">      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-0\">\n        <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-88899 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips-head-to-head category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/essendon-vs-adelaide-crows-predictions\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: Essendon vs Adelaide Crows: Predictions, Odds &#038; 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Betting Tips\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"Carlton vs Brisbane Lions: Predictions, Odds &#038; Betting Tips\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Preview_1460x1275-15-876x765.png\" alt=\"Carlton vs Brisbane Lions: Predictions, Odds &#038; Betting Tips\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">AFL Tips<\/span>          <h2 class=\"hero-title\">Carlton vs Brisbane Lions: Predictions, Odds &#038; Betting Tips<\/h2>                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>      <\/div><\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-vertical-videos\">\n  <section class=\"entain-block news-section-block vertical-videos-block scrollable-block\" data-section-heading=\"Videos\">\n    <div class=\"entain-section-heading scrollable-block-header\">\n            <h2>Videos<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"scroll-btns-wrapper\"> \n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"scroll-btn left\"><svg fill='currentColor' role='img' aria-label=\"Previous\"  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='10' height='10'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260707b#arrow-left'><\/use>\n      <\/svg><span class=\"sr-only\">Scroll left<\/span><\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"scroll-btn right\"><svg fill='currentColor' role='img' aria-label=\"Next\"  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='10' height='10'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260707b#arrow-right'><\/use>\n      <\/svg><span class=\"sr-only\">Scroll right<\/span><\/button>\n      <\/div> \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"vertical-videos-slide scroll-container\">\n      <div class=\"scrollable\">\n        <article class=\"vertical-video-card hoverable scroll-item post-88749 video type-video status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules video_cat-vertical-video\">\n  <div class=\"vertical-video-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/video\/afl-unpopular-opinions-origin-big-states-only\/\" aria-label=\"Watch video: AFL Unpopular Opinions | Origin Big States Only\"\n    data-tr-action=\"watch video\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-label=\"AFL Unpopular Opinions | Origin Big States Only\" data-tr-method=\"vertical video card\" >\n    <div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__aspect-ratio-vertical thumbnail__video feature-video feature-video__lazyload\">\n      <div class=\"feature-video__lazyload-embed\">\n                  <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Origin-Big-States-Only_465x822.jpg\" alt=\"AFL Unpopular Opinions | Origin Big States Only\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                          <template class=\"feature-video__lazyload-template\" data-vimeo-id=\"1213468299\" data-vimeo-defer>\n            <div class=\"feature-video__player-wrapper\">\n              <!-- <iframe class=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1213468299?transparent=0&amp;muted=0&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; 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Betting Tips\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Port Adelaide vs GWS Giants: Predictions, Odds &#038; Betting Tips\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Preview_1460x1275-15-876x765.png\" alt=\"Port Adelaide vs GWS Giants: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Port Adelaide vs GWS Giants: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T03:15:48+00:00\">30 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Port Adelaide take on GWS Giants at Adelaide Oval this Saturday. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know before you bet. Port Adelaide vs GWS Giants Saturday 1st August 2026 6:35 PM GWS @ $1.96 We\u2019re starting to see money trickle in for GWS after opening at $2.03. The GIANTS have been one of the most inconsistent teams in 2026, so it\u2019s hard to know what they\u2019ll deliver, but the risk is worth taking this week. They come up against a Port Adelaide team trying to get through a tough schedule, including losses to Brisbane and Fremantle over the last two&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-1\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88883 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips-head-to-head category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/hawthorn-vs-north-melbourne-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Hawthorn vs North Melbourne: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Hawthorn vs North Melbourne: Predictions, Odds &#038; Betting Tips\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Preview_1460x1275-15-876x765.png\" alt=\"Hawthorn vs North Melbourne: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Hawthorn vs North Melbourne: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T03:13:36+00:00\">30 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Hawthorn take on North Melbourne at UTAS Stadium this Saturday. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know before you bet. Hawthorn vs North Melbourne Saturday 1st August 2026 1:35 PM Jack Darling 2+ Goals @ $1.91 A close game is expected between Hawthorn and North Melbourne, despite the Kangaroos being underdogs. They\u2019re struggling to win games, but an improved performance wouldn\u2019t be surprising. Looking to head the charge is Jack Darling, who kicked three goals in a losing effort against St Kilda. If he has a good game in front of goal again, North Melbourne should be competitive. Darling has shown&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-2\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88881 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips-head-to-head category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/st-kilda-vs-sydney-swans-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: St Kilda vs Sydney Swans: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"St Kilda vs Sydney Swans: Predictions, Odds &#038; Betting Tips\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Preview_1460x1275-15-876x765.png\" alt=\"St Kilda vs Sydney Swans: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">St Kilda vs Sydney Swans: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T03:11:08+00:00\">30 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">St Kilda take on Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium this Saturday. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know before you bet. St Kilda vs Sydney Saturday 1st August 2026 1:05 PM St Kilda @ $2.67 Despite sitting second on the AFL table, we don\u2019t have enough faith in Sydney to win this week. There is much better value in backing St Kilda to win at $2.67, and those odds are better than we predicted. The Saints love getting off to a fast start during the day, having won the first quarter in their last 10 day games. That bodes well against&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-3\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88877 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips-head-to-head category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/fremantle-vs-western-bulldogs-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs: Predictions, Odds &#038; Betting Tips\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Preview_1460x1275-15-876x765.png\" alt=\"Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T03:08:36+00:00\">30 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Fremantle take on Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium this Friday. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know before you bet. Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs Friday 31st July 2026 8:10 PM Fremantle -32.5 @ $1.90 We\u2019re not discounting how good the Western Bulldogs can be at times, but a lack of consistency is worrying. That\u2019s why we are backing Fremantle to cover the -32.5 spread, as they haven\u2019t shown us many weaknesses. With only one recent loss to speak of, the Dockers are firing on all cylinders. They lost to GWS but fired back with three straight wins, and the Bulldogs will&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-4\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88873 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips-head-to-head category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/collingwood-vs-geelong-cats-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Collingwood vs Geelong Cats: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Collingwood vs Geelong Cats: Predictions, Odds &#038; Betting Tips\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Preview_1460x1275-15-876x765.png\" alt=\"Collingwood vs Geelong Cats: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Collingwood vs Geelong Cats: Predictions, Odds &amp; Betting Tips<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T03:04:35+00:00\">30 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Collingwood take on Geelong Cats at MCG this Thursday. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know before you bet. Collingwood vs Geelong Thursday 30th July 2026 7:30 PM Geelong @ $1.88 Last year\u2019s finalists have looked strong over the last couple of weeks, and Geelong could take a big scalp in the opening game this week. Things weren\u2019t looking good for them after three consecutive losses, but wins over St Kilda and Melbourne have put them back on track. However, they\u2019re still outside the top eight, and they\u2019ll be looking to trade places with Collingwood in an epic battle at the&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-5\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88852 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-guywholikessport category-special-interest\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/redrafting-the-2024-draft\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Redrafting the 2024 Draft\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Redrafting the 2024 Draft\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Murphy-Reid-876x493.jpg\" alt=\"Redrafting the 2024 Draft\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Redrafting the 2024 Draft<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T01:54:12+00:00\">30 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; GuyWhoLikesSport<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Just two years after a \u201clegacy\u201d draft, where Richmond had four picks in the top 15 including the first overall pick, the Tigers are 2-17 and below an Essendon team in the middle of an identity crisis that Steve Carell in Crazy Stupid Love would be embarrassed by. Poor skill execution is dearly hurting Richmond, according to head coach Adem Yze.https:\/\/t.co\/nNywSM4uAF&mdash; AFL (@AFL) July 26, 2026 With the senior pillars of the club fading, in particular Nathan Broad, the young players taken highly in the 2024 draft either aren\u2019t playing or aren\u2019t stepping up. Sam Lalor from 50 \ud83d\ude80#AFLDogsTigers pic.twitter.com\/HYlsL4sljm&mdash;&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-6\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88850 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/2026-afl-round-21-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 21 Tips &amp; Predictions\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Round 21 Tips &#038; Predictions\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Preview_1460x1275-15-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 21 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 21 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T01:14:08+00:00\">30 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Punters are treated to some massive games in Round 21 of the AFL this week, none more so than Collingwood vs Geelong to start things on Thursday night. It\u2019s a stacked week, with St Kilda vs Geelong, Hawthorn vs Melbourne, and Carlton vs Brisbane headlining a big Saturday card. We preview every game on the AFL Round 21 schedule with our 2026 AFL Round 21 best bets and predictions below. Collingwood vs Geelong Predictions 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs AFL MCG &bull; Thursday 30th Jul Geelong Cats $1.75 vs Collingwood $2.10 AFL odds correct as of 30\/07\/2026&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-7\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88717 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-guywholikessport category-special-interest\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/how-far-can-the-pies-go\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: How Far Can the Pies Go?\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"How Far Can the Pies Go?\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Collingwood-Craig-McRae-876x493.jpg\" alt=\"How Far Can the Pies Go?\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">How Far Can the Pies Go?<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-27T13:26:05+00:00\">27 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; GuyWhoLikesSport<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Two things are indisputably true: Linear TV is dying a slow but certain death because of social media, and\u00a0 Newscorp makes a profit mostly because of Fox News.\u00a0 It\u2019s the same thing with oil companies versus AI. AI companies haemorrhage cash and will probably never make a profit but their share prices will continue to rise on the promise of what they could be. Exxon just keeps on printing cash quarter after quarter, especially these days.&nbsp; Collingwood is Exxon. They\u2019re Fox News. They have been a full year older than the next oldest team over the last five games (Geelong)&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Australian Rules Football has grown from humble beginnings into Australia\u2019s most popular football code and more recently, has become a favourite of the online betting community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aussie Rules was originally forged as a way to keep cricketers fit in the winter, but the sport has more than taken its position within the Australian sporting landscape and boasts the country\u2019s best crowds and overall viewership markets annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AFL only came to be in its current form in 1990 and was previously called the \u2018VFL\u2019; with teams fielded only in the state of Victoria. Since then however, the AFL has truly become an Australian sport with several teams now based in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neds offers punters a wide variety of AFL betting options, including the standard game, head-to-head and line markets, as well as a plethora of futures markets including the yearly Brownlow Medal count and which team will be crowned premiers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australian Rules Football has grown from humble beginnings into Australia\u2019s most popular football code and more recently, has become a favourite of the online betting community. Aussie Rules was originally forged as a way to keep cricketers fit in the winter, but the sport has more than taken its position within the Australian sporting landscape and boasts the country\u2019s best crowds and overall viewership markets annually. The AFL only came to be in its current form in 1990 and was previously called the \u2018VFL\u2019; with teams fielded only in the state of Victoria. Since then however, the AFL has truly&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/page-sport-home.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-8","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"29\/11\/2017","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/54"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87063,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions\/87063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}