{"id":80036,"date":"2025-12-05T13:07:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T03:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?page_id=80036"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T03:48:30","slug":"afl-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/afl-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Tips &amp; Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-entain-featured-category-links\">\n   <section class=\"entain-block featured-category-links-block links-1 \"\n    data-slider-settings='{\n      \"autoPlay\": 5000,\n      \"pageDots\": true,\n      \"prevNextButtons\": false\n      }'>\n          <div class=\"featured-category-item hoverable\"\n        style=\"--featured-cat-bg:url(https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-12-876x765.png)\">\n        <a class=\"featured-category-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/2026-afl-grand-final-tips-predictions\/\">\n          <div class=\"featured-category-link-text\">\n                          <h2 style=\"\">2026 AFL Grand Final Tips &#038; Predictions<\/h2>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"featured-category-link__image hoverable-thumb\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  alt=\"2026 AFL Grand Final Tips &amp; Predictions\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-12-876x765.png\" \/>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          \n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<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-91721 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips-head-to-head category-afl-tips category-agency-produced tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/fremantle-vs-brisbane-lions-predictions\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: Fremantle vs Brisbane Lions: 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=\"Hawthorn vs Brisbane Lions Prediction, 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\/09\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-8-876x765.png\" alt=\"Hawthorn vs Brisbane Lions Prediction, Odds &#038; Betting Tips\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">AFL<\/span>          <h2 class=\"hero-title\">Hawthorn vs Brisbane Lions Prediction, Odds &#038; Betting Tips<\/h2>                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>      <\/div><\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Week&#8217;s AFL Betting Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See our AFL expert betting tips and analysis for every game this week. Our experts have found the best value available for every game of the round.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-latest-news\">\n  <section class=\"entain-block news-block latest-news-block\" data-section-heading=\"Latest News\">\n      <div class=\"news-block__inner\">\n      <div class=\"news-section latest-news\">\n          <div class=\"latest-news-grid\">\n                  <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-0\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-91557 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/2026-afl-grand-final-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Grand Final Tips &amp; Predictions\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Grand Final 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\/09\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-12-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Grand Final Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Grand Final Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-22T02:55:27+00:00\">22 Sep<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The Brisbane Lions and Fremantle are the two clubs left standing as we look ahead to the most anticipated Saturday September holds. Chris Fagan&#8217;s Lions hope to match their previous glory years by winning a third straight flag and cement their status as a dynasty, while the Dockers aim to not only cause an upset, but also add their first piece of silverware. Truth be told, the chances of this game matching last week&#8217;s unbelievable Preliminary Final between Hawthorn and Brisbane are slim, but with storylines across the paddock and unexpected selection drama at the Tribunal through the week, this&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  <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head to Head AFL Predictions this Week<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-afl-icon.svg?v=20260924a#fremantle-dockers\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Fremantle<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Brisbane Lions<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Saturday 26th September 2026 2:30 PM (MCG)<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-afl-icon.svg?v=20260924a#brisbane-lions\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n              <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/fremantle-vs-brisbane-lions-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\"  \n          >Fremantle vs Brisbane Lions<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AFL Tips by Round<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-latest-news\">\n  <section class=\"entain-block news-block latest-news-block\" data-section-heading=\"Latest News\">\n      <div class=\"news-block__inner\">\n      <div class=\"news-section latest-news\">\n          <div class=\"latest-news-grid\">\n                  <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-0\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-92364 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-guywholikessport\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/10\/the-official-2026-afl-trade-value-column\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: The Official 2026\u00a0AFL Trade Value Column\u00a0\u00a0\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"The Official 2026 AFL Trade Value Column\" >\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\/10\/Daicos-876x494.webp\" alt=\"The Official 2026\u00a0AFL Trade Value Column\u00a0\u00a0\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">The Official 2026\u00a0AFL Trade Value Column\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">According to \u201cfootball journalists\u201d like Sam McClure and Jay Clark, the boring stuff is over, and now the real fun can begin!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As a primer for trade period, which starts next week, I always find it fun to ask the question of who has the most trade value in the AFL?\u00a0\u00a0 This game, of course, lives in a galaxy far, far away where the AFL has any semblance of a free market for player movement rather than whatever we have now.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0more of a thought experiment for after the season.\u00a0 To answer the question, you need to&nbsp;take into account&nbsp;age, positional value,&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-91685 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-guywholikessport\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/who-has-the-edge-in-the-2026-afl-grand-final-breaking-down-the-key-match-ups\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Who Has the Edge in the 2026 AFL Grand Final? Breaking Down the Key Match-Ups\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Who Has the Edge in the 2026 AFL Grand Final? Breaking Down the Key Match-Ups\" >\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\/09\/Lachie-876x493.avif\" alt=\"Who Has the Edge in the 2026 AFL Grand Final? Breaking Down the Key Match-Ups\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Who Has the Edge in the 2026 AFL Grand Final? Breaking Down the Key Match-Ups<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">We have our Grand Final and&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a contest of the two teams most picked to get there heading into the&nbsp;finals&nbsp;series.&nbsp;&nbsp; Brisbane and Fremantle\u2019s&nbsp;finals&nbsp;series have reflected their seasons.&nbsp;They have&nbsp;boiled themselves down to their essential&nbsp;selves.&nbsp;&nbsp; All year long, Fremantle has played outrageous patches of footy,&nbsp;while spending most of their games&nbsp;playing&nbsp;just okay, showing&nbsp;plenty of&nbsp;grit to hang in there defensively.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;why&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;called them an expeditionary force all year. They get in, kidnap&nbsp;Maduro, and get out.&nbsp;&nbsp; Against Sydney on Friday night, they did it again.&nbsp;The Delta Force operators Shai Bolton and Hayden Young, ably supported by Pat Voss and Caleb Serong, simply took the game away from Sydney&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-91557 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/2026-afl-grand-final-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Grand Final Tips &amp; Predictions\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Grand Final 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\/09\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-12-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Grand Final Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Grand Final Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The Brisbane Lions and Fremantle are the two clubs left standing as we look ahead to the most anticipated Saturday September holds. Chris Fagan&#8217;s Lions hope to match their previous glory years by winning a third straight flag and cement their status as a dynasty, while the Dockers aim to not only cause an upset, but also add their first piece of silverware. Truth be told, the chances of this game matching last week&#8217;s unbelievable Preliminary Final between Hawthorn and Brisbane are slim, but with storylines across the paddock and unexpected selection drama at the Tribunal through the week, this&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-91030 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/2026-afl-preliminary-finals-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Preliminary Finals Tips &amp; Predictions\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Preliminary Finals 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\/09\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-8-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Preliminary Finals Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Preliminary Finals Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">A date with destiny awaits this weekend as we learn once and for all who will play in the 2026 AFL Grand Final. Two fascinating Prelim games stand between now and the most famous day in September, and as in years past, there&#8217;s a genuine case to be made for all four remaining clubs. The Swans step out on the SCG with fresh legs to host minor premiers Fremantle on Friday night, while the Lions are back to the MCG hoping to replicate their dominant win over the Hawks only five weeks earlier. Who makes it through? Best bets and&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-90513 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\/09\/2026-afl-semi-finals-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Semi-Finals Tips &amp; Predictions\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Semi-Finals 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\/09\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-4-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Semi-Finals Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Semi-Finals Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Six teams remain in the hunt for the 2026 AFL Premiership as we look ahead to a pair of mouth-watering Semi-Finals matchups this weekend. We&#8217;re back to Perth on Friday night with the Dockers looking to prove their doubters wrong against the Cats, while the Lions have their own point to prove at the Gabba on Saturday night in what could be Taylor Walker&#8217;s final game for the Adelaide Crows. It&#8217;s win or go home for all four sides, and our thoughts, analysis, and best value betting plays ahead of the Semi-Finals can be found below! 0 Days 0 Hours&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-90167 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\/09\/2026-afl-finals-week-1-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Finals Week 1 Tips &amp; Predictions\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Finals Week 1 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\/09\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-1-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Finals Week 1 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Finals Week 1 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The first week of Finals is about to begin, with the Blues and Dogs punching their tickets following respective Wildcard wins. A packed house is expected for Thursday&#8217;s first Qualifying Final between minor premiers Fremantle and the visiting Hawks, before the first Elimination Final on Friday night between the well-rested Cats and a Carlton outfit hoping to keep the good times rolling. The Lions head to Sydney with a selection headache to address ahead of Saturday&#8217;s QF clash with the Swans, while the Adelaide Oval is the final stop for the loser of Crows v Dogs. Who moves on and&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-89771 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\/08\/2026-afl-wild-card-finals-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Wild Card Finals Tips &amp; Predictions\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Wild Card Finals 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\/08\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-4-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Wild Card Finals Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Wild Card Finals Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">With the ladder locked and finals seeding officially set, the focus turns to the AFL&#8217;s inaugural Wild Card Weekend with two evenly matched, All-Melbourne affairs set to play out. The MCG comes to life on Friday night for a must-see clash between the feisty Bulldogs and the heavily wounded Magpies, before the Dees look to right last week&#8217;s wrongs and down Carlton on Saturday night &#8211; right back on footy&#8217;s hallowed turf. There&#8217;s not much separating each team in their respective markets, so for a comprehensive look at both games, check out our AFL Wild Card Preview right here! 0&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-89427 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\/08\/2026-afl-round-24-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 24 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 24 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\/08\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 24 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 24 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">It\u2019s&nbsp;curtains&nbsp;on&nbsp;the AFL home&nbsp;and&nbsp;away season this weekend with the Top 10 on the ladder all locked in to play finals.&nbsp; Although&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a bit of a fizzer,&nbsp;ladder&nbsp;seeding is the last bit of business&nbsp;left to resolve, and we have some important games set to decide the&nbsp;finals&nbsp;makeup, including Melbourne v Western Bulldogs clash.&nbsp; Who will finish Top 4? See where&nbsp;we\u2019ve&nbsp;landed across all&nbsp;nine contests ahead of Round 24!&nbsp; St Kilda vs Gold Coast Suns Predictions 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs AFL Marvel Stadium &bull; Thursday 20th Aug St Kilda $1.48 vs Gold Coast Suns $2.65 AFL odds correct as of 19\/08\/2026 and subject&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-8\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-89247 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\/08\/2026-afl-round-23-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 23 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 23 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\/08\/Preview_1200x785.jpg-4-876x573.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 23 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 23 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Two weeks stand between now and finals footy, and&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;officially \u2018put up\u2019 or \u2018shut up\u2019 time for clubs like St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs.&nbsp; Round 23 might also have fans thinking finals have come early, starting with the Dockers and Crows in action on Friday night, before the \u2018G comes to life on Saturday for a key rivalry game between the Hawks and Pies.&nbsp;&nbsp; There\u2019s\u00a0just as much at stake on Sunday back under the roof at Marvel for Dogs v Blues, so\u00a0let\u2019s\u00a0get stuck into all nine games across the weekend!\u00a0 Fremantle vs Adelaide Crows Predictions\u00a0 0 Days 0 Hours 0&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-9\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88962 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/2026-afl-round-22-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 22 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 22 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\/08\/Preview_1200x785.jpg-876x573.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 22 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 22 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Three&nbsp;weeks&#8217; worth&nbsp;of footy is all that stands between now and the finals, and&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;officially crunch time with a back log of teams vying for a spot in the Wild Card picture.&nbsp; Round 22 gets off to a bang with the Dogs up against North with serious ladder implications at stake, while the same goes for Friday\u2019s clash at the Gabba between the wounded Lions and Hawthorn.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fast forward to Sunday, and&nbsp;we\u2019ll&nbsp;be treated to another finals-like game when the Saints take on the Blues \u2013 a serious 10th&nbsp;vs 11th&nbsp;clash that could see one club miss out entirely.&nbsp;&nbsp; The stakes only get higher&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-10\">\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=\"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-11\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88684 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-20-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 20 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 20 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_1460x1275-14-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 20 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 20 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">It\u2019s one of the biggest games of the week, and it could come down to who kicks the final goal of the night. We give the edge to Melbourne, which has turned its season around with three consecutive wins. A notable win over Hawthorn got the Demons started on their winning streak, followed by wins over Richmond and North Melbourne. An improved attacking line has helped Melbourne reach new heights in 2026, and a win over Geelong would place them nicely inside the top eight, and more importantly, keep last year\u2019s finalists Geelong outside the top eight. Melbourne -1.5 is&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-12\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88225 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-19-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 19 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 19 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_1460x1275-7-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 19 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 19 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Six weeks of footy remain on the home and away calendar, and the AFL ladder is all but decided.&nbsp; Round 19 kicks off with a bang as the Cats and Saints both chase a much-needed win on Thursday night, while the Top 8 is back in focus when the Swans look to bounce back against a dangerous-looking Crows outfit.\u00a0 Saturday\u2019s headliner kicks off at the \u2018G with old rivals Collingwood and Carlton squaring off, before a potential Sunday of blowouts with three lopsided games scheduled.\u00a0 Read on for our complete 2026 AFL Round 19 tips, predictions and latest Aussie Rules&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-13\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87974 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-18-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 18 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 18 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_1460x1275-4-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 18 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 18 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The AFL Finals race continues this weekend with only seven rounds\u00a0remaining.\u00a0\u00a0 The Thursday night blockbusters continue with another top-of-the-ladder clash between Fremantle and Sydney over in Perth, while Saturday afternoon\u2019s slate is headlined by an all-important battle between the Saints and Power as both sides look to keep their hopes alive.&nbsp; There\u2019s&nbsp;just as much at stake on Saturday evening between Carlton and Hawthorn, before the Lions cap off the round on Sunday in a&nbsp;favourable&nbsp;spot against the hapless Bombers.&nbsp; Read on for our expert AFL Round 18 tips, Aussie Rules predictions and latest match odds. Fremantle vs Sydney Swans Predictions&nbsp;&nbsp; 0&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-14\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87487 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/2026-afl-round-17-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 17 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 17 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\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-10-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 17 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 17 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">We\u2019re&nbsp;treated to a full feast of footy this weekend with the bye rounds done and dusted on the march to the finals.&nbsp; A trio of Top 8 clashes\u00a0lace\u00a0the round, starting with a good old-fashioned Grand Final rematch between Geelong and a rejuvenated Lions outfit on Thursday night.\u00a0 The Swans look to bounce back against the well-rested Dogs on Friday, while the Hawks have revenge in mind on Saturday when they host the Dees at the MCG.&nbsp; For a full look at all nine games, our AFL Round 17 Predictions have you&nbsp;covered down&nbsp;below!&nbsp; Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions Predictions\u00a0\u00a0 Geelong Cats&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-15\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87205 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\/06\/2026-afl-round-16-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 16 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 16 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\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-8-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 16 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 16 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The final bye week of the home and away season has arrived, with the Dogs, Cats, Saints, and Dees all putting their feet up.\u00a0 Another seven-game feast of footy awaits, starting on Thursday night with what could be an early sneak peek of the Grand Final between the Lions and Swans at the Gabba.\u00a0 The hits keep coming on Friday\u00a0with the Hawks and Giants writing another chapter in their modern-day rivalry, while the stakes are just as high on Sunday afternoon for the hapless Gold Coast Suns, who face a must-win game in Perth against top-of-the-ladder Fremantle.\u00a0 Brisbane\u00a0Lions vs\u00a0Sydney\u00a0Swans\u00a0Predictions\u00a0 0&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-16\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-86876 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/06\/2026-afl-round-15-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 15 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 15 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\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-6-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 15 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 15 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The penultimate bye round sees the Lions, Bombers,&nbsp;Swans&nbsp;and Eagles off for a rest, leaving another short but all-important seven games to play out.&nbsp;&nbsp; The top of the table Dockers&nbsp;host&nbsp;the Cats in the Thursday primetime slot over in Perth, while the Suns and Hawks occupy the Friday stage in what&nbsp;shapes as&nbsp;a must-win battle for both clubs.&nbsp; The Crows and Dees can both take a step toward sewing up their respective&nbsp;finals&nbsp;spots on Saturday afternoon at the Adelaide Oval, while the Sunday afternoon fixture between the Saints and Dogs has&nbsp;blockbuster&nbsp;written all over it.&nbsp; Fremantle vs Geelong Cats Thursday 18th June 2026 8:10 PM&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-17\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-86650 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/06\/2026-afl-round-14-tips-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 14 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 14 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\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-2-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 14 Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 14 Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The byes continue with the Pies, Blues, Hawks, and Dockers all out of action in Round 14. Seven games remain on the slate, kicking off with another Thursday night belter between a rejuvenated Bulldogs outfit and a Crows side looking to prove themselves away from home. The Top 8 is once again in focus on Friday as the Cats prepare to face the Suns for a second time, while attention shifts to Marvel on Sunday in an all-important battle between desperate St Kilda and a well-rested GWS side looking to move further up the ladder. Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows&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-18\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-86482 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/06\/2026-afl-round-13-tips-preview\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 13 Tips &amp; Preview\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Round 13 Tips &#038; Preview\" >\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\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 13 Tips &amp; Preview\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 13 Tips &amp; Preview<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The King\u2019s Birthday long weekend delivers a four-day footy feast, kicking off with a pair of must-see Top 8 clashes between the Crows and Cats on Thursday night, followed by the Hawks and Dogs on Friday.&nbsp; Saturday is headlined by a finals rematch and the first Q-Clash of the year between the Suns and the Lions, while the Pies and Dees have the MCG stage all to themselves on Monday with close to even money on offer.&nbsp; Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats Thursday 4th June 7:30 PM (Adelaide Oval) Tip: Over 165.5 Total Points @ $1.88 Could be a good&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-19\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-86370 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-guywholikessport category-special-interest tag-guywholikessport\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/05\/the-2026-afl-table-part-1\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: The 2026 AFL Table: Part 1\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"The 2026 AFL Table: Part 1\" >\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\/05\/Longmuir-876x493.avif\" alt=\"The 2026 AFL Table: Part 1\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">The 2026 AFL Table: Part 1<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Do you have a seat at the Table?&nbsp; What table?&nbsp;It\u2019s like the High Table in&nbsp;John Wick.&nbsp;All of&nbsp;the most powerful teams in the AFL are on this table together, as equals and as competitors. Among them,&nbsp;they\u2019ll&nbsp;decide who gets to win the premiership.&nbsp; But what is it?&nbsp; The Table is a group of six teams that can win the premiership.&nbsp;That\u2019s&nbsp;it. Only six. I will check in on the Table at about the \u00be mark of the season and then on the eve of the finals and, if all goes well, one of the teams on the Table will win the premiership.&nbsp;&nbsp; You&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-20\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-86363 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/05\/2026-afl-round-12-tips-preview\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 12 Tips &amp; Preview\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Round 12 Tips &#038; Preview\" >\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\/05\/Preview_1460x1275-11-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 12 Tips &amp; Preview\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 12 Tips &amp; Preview<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The bye is back as Adelaide, Gold Coast, North&nbsp;Melbourne&nbsp;and Port Adelaide all take a seat, leaving us with seven games spread out across Round 12.&nbsp;&nbsp; First plays eighth on Friday night in a must-see clash between the Lions and the new ladder-leading Dockers, before all eyes shift to the Bombers on Sunday in their first game since the midweek dismissal of coach Brad Scott.&nbsp; St Kilda vs Hawthorn Thursday 28th May 7:30 PM (Marvel Stadium) Tip: Hawks 1-39 @ $2.20 Another important Thursday clash with the Hawks looking to cement a Top 4 spot and the Saints on the fringe&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-21\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-86172 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/05\/2026-afl-round-11-tips-preview\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 11 Tips &amp; Preview\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Round 11 Tips &#038; Preview\" >\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\/05\/Preview_1460x1275-7-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 11 Tips &amp; Preview\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 11 Tips &amp; Preview<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Another monster weekend of finals-like footy&nbsp;awaits with&nbsp;Tassie firmly in the spotlight in&nbsp;more ways than one.&nbsp; UTAS Stadium in\u00a0Launceston\u00a0plays host to Thursday Night Footy between the Hawks and the Crows, before the annual Dreamtime at the \u2018G clash follows on Friday between cellar-dwellers Richmond and Essendon.\u00a0 Heavyweights Geelong and Sydney meet on Saturday in a serious Top 4 battle, while footy fans everywhere prepare to celebrate Scott Pendlebury when he steps out to set the new all-time games record against&nbsp;West&nbsp;Coast.&nbsp; Finally, it could be\u00a0lights\u00a0out for Bevo and the Bulldogs on Sunday against the red-hot Dees, and as always, you can find&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-22\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-85907 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/05\/2026-afl-round-10-tips-preview-2\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 10 Tips &amp; Preview\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Round 10 Tips &#038; Preview\" >\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\/05\/Preview_1460x1275-4-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 10 Tips &amp; Preview\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 10 Tips &amp; Preview<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">It\u2019s&nbsp;Sir Doug Nicholls Round this weekend as the AFL celebrates First Nations people.&nbsp; A serious finals-like clash kicks off proceedings with the Lions hosting the Cats on Thursday night at the Gabba, followed by another Friday doubleheader with the Swans in action against a Pies team fighting for a spot in the Wild Card picture.&nbsp; The Dees and the Hawks&nbsp;is&nbsp;a must-watch on Saturday, while the wounded Saints take on Richmond on Sunday under the roof at Marvel.&nbsp; A serious gap is&nbsp;opening up&nbsp;between the top teams in the competition, and&nbsp;we\u2019ve&nbsp;got you covered with tips ahead of all nine games!&nbsp; Brisbane Lions&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-23\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-85689 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/05\/2026-afl-round-9-tips-preview\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 9 Tips &amp; Preview\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Round 9 Tips &#038; Preview\" >\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\/05\/Preview_1460x1275-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 9 Tips &amp; Preview\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 9 Tips &amp; Preview<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The top half of the ladder could be in for a shakeup this week with a Top 4 clash between the Dockers and Hawks kicking things off on Thursday night.&nbsp; Michael Voss revisits his old club on Friday with the Lions hosting the Blues, with long-time rivals Geelong and Collingwood to follow on Saturday in a top eight clash at the \u2018G.&nbsp; The Dees and Crows are short&nbsp;favourites&nbsp;on Sunday, setting up another mouth-watering round with&nbsp;finals&nbsp;implications on the line.&nbsp; Fremantle vs Hawthorn Thursday 7th May 2026 8:10 PM (Optus Stadium) Tip: Fremantle to Win @ $1.75 Should be a classic 2nd\u00a0vs&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-24\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-85484 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-afl-tips tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/04\/2026-afl-round-8-tips-preview\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Round 8 Tips &amp; Preview\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Round 8 Tips &#038; Preview\" >\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\/04\/Preview_1460x1275-8-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Round 8 Tips &amp; Preview\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 AFL Round 8 Tips &amp; Preview<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"article-excerpt\">A couple of top eight blockbusters&nbsp;bookend&nbsp;Round 8 as we kick things off on Thursday night with a good old-fashioned grudge match between the red-hot Hawks and an&nbsp;improving&nbsp;Collingwood outfit.&nbsp; The Crows and Power headline Friday&#8217;s slate with\u00a0finals\u00a0aspirations on the line in The Showdown, before the ladder-leading Swans step out on the SCG on Sunday to take on a Melbourne side that has caught everyone off guard.\u00a0 Collingwood vs Hawthorn Thursday 30th April 2026 7:30 PM (MCG) Tip: Hawthorn to Cover (-21.5)\u00a0\u00a0 The Pies finally found their mojo in front of goal last week in an ANZAC Day blowout over the Bombers,&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  <\/section>\n  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See our AFL expert betting tips and analysis for every game this week. Our experts have found the best value available for every game of the round. 2026 AFL Grand Final Tips &amp; Predictions 22 Sep &#149; Ryan Cook The Brisbane Lions and Fremantle are the two clubs left standing as we look ahead to the most anticipated Saturday September holds. Chris Fagan&#8217;s Lions hope to match their previous glory years by winning a third straight flag and cement their status as a dynasty, while the Dockers aim to not only cause an upset, but also add their first piece&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"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-80036","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"05\/12\/2025","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80036","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\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80036"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":91724,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80036\/revisions\/91724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80036"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=80036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}