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Melbourne vs Carlton: Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips<\/h2> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article> <\/div><\/div>
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Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood: Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips<\/h2> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article> <\/div>
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Brownlow Medal 2026 Betting: Odds & Predictions<\/h2> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

This Week’s AFL Betting Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

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2026 AFL Round 24 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s curtains on the AFL home and away season this weekend with the Top 10 on the ladder all locked in to play finals.  Although it\u2019s a bit of a fizzer, ladder seeding is the last bit of business left to resolve, and we have some important games set to decide the finals makeup, including Melbourne v Western Bulldogs clash.  Who will finish Top 4? See where we\u2019ve landed across all nine contests ahead of Round 24!  St Kilda vs Gold Coast Suns Predictions 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs AFL Marvel Stadium • Thursday 20th Aug St Kilda $1.48 vs Gold Coast Suns $2.65 AFL odds correct as of 19\/08\/2026 and subject…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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2026 AFL Round 24 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s curtains on the AFL home and away season this weekend with the Top 10 on the ladder all locked in to play finals.  Although it\u2019s a bit of a fizzer, ladder seeding is the last bit of business left to resolve, and we have some important games set to decide the finals makeup, including Melbourne v Western Bulldogs clash.  Who will finish Top 4? See where we\u2019ve landed across all nine contests ahead of Round 24!  St Kilda vs Gold Coast Suns Predictions 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs AFL Marvel Stadium • Thursday 20th Aug St Kilda $1.48 vs Gold Coast Suns $2.65 AFL odds correct as of 19\/08\/2026 and subject…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 23 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
Two weeks stand between now and finals footy, and it\u2019s officially \u2018put up\u2019 or \u2018shut up\u2019 time for clubs like St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs.  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.   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…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 22 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
Three weeks’ worth of footy is all that stands between now and the finals, and it\u2019s officially crunch time with a back log of teams vying for a spot in the Wild Card picture.  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.   Fast forward to Sunday, and we\u2019ll be treated to another finals-like game when the Saints take on the Blues \u2013 a serious 10th vs 11th clash that could see one club miss out entirely.   The stakes only get higher…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 21 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
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 • Thursday 30th Jul Geelong Cats $1.75 vs Collingwood $2.10 AFL odds correct as of 30\/07\/2026…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 20 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
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…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 19 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
Six weeks of footy remain on the home and away calendar, and the AFL ladder is all but decided.  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…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 18 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
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.  There\u2019s just as much at stake on Saturday evening between Carlton and Hawthorn, before the Lions cap off the round on Sunday in a favourable spot against the hapless Bombers.  Read on for our expert AFL Round 18 tips, Aussie Rules predictions and latest match odds. Fremantle vs Sydney Swans Predictions   0…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 17 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
We\u2019re treated to a full feast of footy this weekend with the bye rounds done and dusted on the march to the finals.  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.  For a full look at all nine games, our AFL Round 17 Predictions have you covered down below!  Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions Predictions\u00a0\u00a0 Geelong Cats…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 16 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
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…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 15 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
The penultimate bye round sees the Lions, Bombers, Swans and Eagles off for a rest, leaving another short but all-important seven games to play out.   The top of the table Dockers host the Cats in the Thursday primetime slot over in Perth, while the Suns and Hawks occupy the Friday stage in what shapes as a must-win battle for both clubs.  The Crows and Dees can both take a step toward sewing up their respective finals spots on Saturday afternoon at the Adelaide Oval, while the Sunday afternoon fixture between the Saints and Dogs has blockbuster written all over it.  Fremantle vs Geelong Cats Thursday 18th June 2026 8:10 PM…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 14 Tips & Predictions<\/h2>\n
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…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 13 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
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.  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.  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…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 12 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
The bye is back as Adelaide, Gold Coast, North Melbourne and Port Adelaide all take a seat, leaving us with seven games spread out across Round 12.   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.  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…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 11 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
Another monster weekend of finals-like footy awaits with Tassie firmly in the spotlight in more ways than one.  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 West Coast.  Finally, it could be\u00a0lights\u00a0out for Bevo and the Bulldogs on Sunday against the red-hot Dees, and as always, you can find…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 10 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s Sir Doug Nicholls Round this weekend as the AFL celebrates First Nations people.  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.  The Dees and the Hawks is a must-watch on Saturday, while the wounded Saints take on Richmond on Sunday under the roof at Marvel.  A serious gap is opening up between the top teams in the competition, and we\u2019ve got you covered with tips ahead of all nine games!  Brisbane Lions…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 9 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
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.  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.  The Dees and Crows are short favourites on Sunday, setting up another mouth-watering round with finals implications on the line.  Fremantle vs Hawthorn Thursday 7th May 2026 8:10 PM (Optus Stadium) Tip: Fremantle to Win @ $1.75 Should be a classic 2nd\u00a0vs…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 8 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
A couple of top eight blockbusters bookend Round 8 as we kick things off on Thursday night with a good old-fashioned grudge match between the red-hot Hawks and an improving Collingwood outfit.  The Crows and Power headline Friday’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,…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 7 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
A couple of top eight clashes headline ANZAC Round, starting on Thursday with the wounded Dogs in action against the top of the table Swans.   The Hawks and Suns follow on Saturday to\u00a0kick off\u00a0a huge four-game ANZAC Day slate, followed by the traditional afternoon blockbuster between the Bombers and Collingwood at the MCG.\u00a0 After falling to Melbourne last week, the Lions head back to the Gabba on Sunday to take on a Crows outfit desperate to build on last week\u2019s narrow win against St Kilda and potentially ensure a spot back in the top eight.  Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 6 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
Rivalries will be renewed in Round 6 with some familiar foes colliding across all four days. The Pies and the Blues kick things off with their respective seasons on life support, before the first Battle of the Bridge game between the Swans and Giants headlines the Friday docket. There will be no love lost on Saturday when the Hawks and Port meet at Marvel, with the attention shifitng west on Sunday with Fremantle looking to notch another Derby win over West Coast. Carlton vs Collingwood Thursday 16th April 2026 7:30 PM (MCG) Tip: Under 164.5 Total Points Hard to see…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Gather Round Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
South Australia will shine bright this coming weekend, with Adelaide and the surrounding areas playing host to the fourth annual Gather Round. All 18 teams will take part in the festival of footy, and the ladder gods have played their part with a couple of scintillating Top 8 blockbusters set for Saturday night, starting with the Swans and Suns in action at Barossa Park, and the Hawks and Dogs to follow at the Adelaide Oval. The hometown Crows and Power bookend the round, while there’s plenty at stake on Friday night with the Pies and Dockers headlining the billing. Adelaide…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 4 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
Just over a month of footy is in the books and the pressure is already mounting for a few coaches on the chopping block. It’s another big week for two of Melbourne’s biggest clubs, starting with Carlton stepping out on Good Friday to face North, and Essendon facing another stiff challenge on Easter Sunday against a well-rested Bulldogs outfit looking to maintain a Top 4 spot on the ladder. The five-day feast of footy culminates with the traditional Easter Monday game between long-time foes Hawthorn and Geelong, a game that should tell us plenty about the finals credentials of both…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 3 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
Another shortened round looms large with a Thursday night blockbuster between the Cats and Crows kicking things off.   The Pies are back in action on Friday against a Giants team desperate for a win, while the same can be said of the Lions on Saturday when they take to Marvel to face the Saints.  Later that same night, it could be do-or-die time for Brad Scott and the Bombers, although an equally disappointing loss could land Alastair Clarkson right back on the hot seat at Arden Street.   There\u2019s just as much at stake on and off the field for the winner of Sunday\u2019s…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Round 2 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
Two weeks of footy are in the books, and alarm bells are already sounding for the likes of Essendon, St Kilda and Port Adelaide. After a full slate last week, Round 2 sees Brisbane, Carlton, Collingwood, and Geelong on the bye, leaving two interesting matchups to kick off the round with the Hawks hosting the Swans on Thursday at the ‘G, before the Crows head home to face the red-hot Western Bulldogs. After flirting with a huge win over the Cats last week, the Dockers return to Perth to face the feisty Dees, while we should learn more about Port…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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2026 AFL Round 1 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
Five games of footy are officially in the books, and we’re already starting to learn plenty about who might be contending and who might be pretending in 2026. Opening Round saw the Bulldogs pull off an upset against the Lions and the Suns make an equally large statement at home against the Cats, not to mention the Giants adding further concern to Hawthorn’s season. A full slate awaits looking ahead to Round 1, headlined by four monstrous games on Saturday that could easily be an early taste of finals. Carlton vs Richmond Thursday 12th March 2026 6:30 PM (MCG) Tip:…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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2026 AFL Opening Round Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
The near six-month wait has almost come to a close as we look ahead to a jam-packed Opening Round of footy. The first ball of the season will be thrown up on Thursday night when the Swans host the Blues at the SCG, followed by a monster Friday night clash on the Gold Coast with the Suns taking on the Cats. Despite a rocky preseason game last week, the Hawks remain warm favourites against the wounded Giants on Saturday afternoon, before the back-to-back Premiers step out at the Gabba for what is sure to be a spirited tilt against the…<\/div>\n 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":"

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