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We have AFL betting tips for every game during the regular season, finals, and the AFL Grand Final in September. Our expert AFL betting tips feature game predictions, prop bets, and futures for the upcoming season.

This Week’s AFL Betting Tips

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 Round 16 Tips & Predictions

25 Jun • Nick Armistead

Finals are well and truly on the cards for many teams taking to the park in Round 16, with the wildcard weekend keeping the dreams alive for North, Collingwood and even Carlton. Throw in the greatest rivalry in Australian sport in The Showdown, and we’ve got seven games to sink our teeth into and try to find some value. Brisbane vs Sydney Predictions Brisbane vs Sydney Thursday 25th June 2026 7:30 PM Sydney To Win 1-39 @ $2.55 Finals will well and truly be front of mind for both Brisbane and Sydney as they return from a bye and start…

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2026 AFL Round 16 Tips & Predictions

25 Jun • Nick Armistead

Finals are well and truly on the cards for many teams taking to the park in Round 16, with the wildcard weekend keeping the dreams alive for North, Collingwood and even Carlton. Throw in the greatest rivalry in Australian sport in The Showdown, and we’ve got seven games to sink our teeth into and try to find some value. Brisbane vs Sydney Predictions Brisbane vs Sydney Thursday 25th June 2026 7:30 PM Sydney To Win 1-39 @ $2.55 Finals will well and truly be front of mind for both Brisbane and Sydney as they return from a bye and start…

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2026 AFL Round 15 Tips & Predictions

18 Jun • Ryan Cook

The second last bye round is here and we lose the Lions, Bombers, Swans and Eagles for the week. That leaves us with seven games that still carry plenty of weight. Top of the ladder Fremantle get things rolling in Perth on Thursday night against Geelong, while Friday night sees the Suns and Hawks go head to head in a game both sides simply have to win. Saturday afternoon at Adelaide Oval has big finals implications with the Crows and Dees both looking to firm for a top four finish, and Sunday wraps up with a cracking Saints v Dogs…

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2026 AFL Round 14 Tips & Predictions

10 Jun • Nick Armistead

Are the Crows legit? Is the Suns’ midfield cooked? And how does Norf respond to last week’s debacle? We dive into every game ahead of Round 14 and deliver a bevy of best bets. Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Thursday 11th June 2026 7:30 PM Josh Rachele (Ade) 2+ Goals @$2.30 Who’s sold on the Adelaide Crows? While this guy has been pushing their case for most of the season (a 7-5 record means it’s been a relatively unsuccessful push) they showed glimpses yet again they could be a legitimate finals team during their one-point win over Geelong. They’ve now won…

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2026 AFL Round 13 Preview

4 Jun • Nick Armistead

Round 13 delivers a bit of everything — genuine top-four shapers, rivalry games with plenty of bite, and a few spots where the market might be getting a little carried away. From Adelaide looking to snap a hoodoo against Geelong to Fremantle chasing a 12th straight and a King’s Birthday coin flip at the ‘G, there’s no shortage of angles to attack. Adelaide vs Geelong Thursday 4th June 2026 7:30 PM Adelaide Crows (+10.5) To Cover @ $1.90 Round 13 of the AFL kicks off with a blockbuster match-up between two sides eyeing off a top four finish in 2026.…

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2026 AFL Round 12 Preview

27 May • Nick Armistead

Adelaide, Gold Coast, North Melbourne and Port Adelaide get the week off, but there’s still plenty to work with across seven match-ups headlined (loosely) by a 16th vs 18th scrap between West Coast and a Brad Scott-less Essendon. It’s rarely straightforward at this time of year, but that’s where the value tends to hide. Let’s try and find it. St Kilda vs Hawthorn Thursday 28th May 2026 7:30 PM Cooper Sharman (StK) 2+ Goals @ $1.75 Kicking things off on Thursday night is St Kilda and Hawthorn, with the latter currently $1.42 favourite and looking to cement their spot in…

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2026 AFL Round 11 Preview

21 May • Nick Armistead

From a Tassie fortress under threat to a Dreamtime clash between two sides clinging to relevance, the round shapes as one where form lines are tested and narratives shift quickly. At the top end, it’s heavyweight stuff — Fremantle chasing history, Sydney and Geelong squaring off in a genuine blockbuster, and Brisbane tipped to remind everyone who’s boss. Meanwhile, Collingwood’s milestone circus adds spice to what looks a mismatch on paper, and a handful of mid-table sides are running out of time to prove they’re more than just making up the numbers. We’ve taken a close look at every game…

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2026 AFL Round 10 Preview

14 May • Nick Armistead

One of the juiciest rounds on record (forget about Sunday) there are blockbusters everywhere you look in Round 10 of the AFL. From a Grand Final Rematch to a potential shootout at the ‘G between the Dees and Hawks and the ‘response’ game from the Blues after losing their coach. We’ve got all the information you need and our best bets. Brisbane vs Geelong Thursday 14th May 2026 7:30 PM Brisbane Lions 1st Half Betting @ $1.52 A Grand Final rematch in Round 10 (another topic for another day), the Lions will be looking to replicate that most recent encounter…

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2026 AFL Round 9 Preview

6 May • Ryan Cook

The top end of the ladder looks ripe for a shake-up this week, with a blockbuster Top 4 showdown between the Dockers and Hawks launching on Thursday night.  Friday sees Michael Voss front up against his former club as the Lions host the Blues, before old foes Geelong and Collingwood square off at the ‘G on Saturday in a crucial top-eight battle.  Come Sunday, the Dees and Crows head in as short-priced favourites, capping off another cracking round with plenty of finals ramifications in play.  Fremantle vs Hawthorn Thursday 7th May 2026 8:10 PM (Optus Stadium) Tip: Fremantle to Win @ $1.75…

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2026 AFL Round 8 Preview

30 Apr • Nick Armistead

The greatest rivalry in the AFL takes place during Round 8 when Adelaide and Port Adelaide meet in the 59th Showdown. Throw in a few potential beatdowns and a Suns and Giants blockbuster, we’ve enjoyed digging deep into every match. Collingwood vs Hawthorn Thursday 30th April 2026 7:30 PM Jack Gunston (Haw) First Goal Kicker In Any Quarter @ $2.10 A sixth-consecutive victory looms for the third-placed Hawthorn on Thursday night when they clash with Collingwood at the MCG. The Hawks, who sit behind Sydney and Fremantle only on percentage, gave the Suns a lesson in Tassie last week, running…

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2026 AFL Round 7 Preview

23 Apr • Nick Armistead

Injuries, form swings and a few looming blowouts headline a round that looks anything but steady. From the battered Dogs facing a red-hot Sydney to a couple of fixtures that could get ugly fast, here’s how the weekend shapes up. Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Thursday 23rd April 2026 7:30 PM Sydney Swans To Win 1-39 @ $2.20 If the Dogs didn’t have bad luck, they’d have no luck at all. It’s been a fortnight from hell for Luke Beveridge’s men, enduring consecutive losses to Geelong and Hawthorn largely off the back of injuries to Sam Darcy (ACL), Tom Liberatore (concussion),…

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2026 AFL Round 1 Preview

12 Mar • Ladbrokes Team

The only person facing more pressure than Sam Docherty from the Carlton hierarchy this week is senior coach Michael Voss. For good reason. The Blues will be looking to respond against a young Richmond outfit, after they allowed 12 goals in Q3 against the Sydney Swans en route to a 63-point loss. It wasn’t all doom and gloom for the notoriously underperforming Lygon Street locals, with their new-look let’s-actually-control-possession game plan resulting in a 10-point lead at the main break. On the flip side, there’s not a whole lot of expectation on the Tigers this week as they enter their…

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2026 AFL Opening Round Preview

5 Mar • Nick Armistead

From the Charlie Curnow Cup in Sydney to a potential three-peat launch at the Gabba, Opening Round for the 2026 AFL season has spice everywhere you look. Let’s cut through the noise, find the angles that matter and get stuck into what should be a proper tone-setter for 2026 with our full AFL Opening Round preview and best bets below. Sydney vs Carlton Thursday 5th March 2026 7:30 PM The self-congratulations will be running rampant at AFL HQ this week as the footy world prepares for the Charlie Curnow Cup. The mouth-watering opening game of the season pits Charlie’s new…

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2026 AFL Round 6 Preview

17 Apr 2025 • Nick Armistead

Gather Round is done and dusted and Sydney have launched into top spot on the ladder. The Doggies will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of the year, while the Essendon Army have made an appearance for the first time since Dreamtime At The ‘G. With nine games to dissect, we take a look at the best plays across Round 6 of the AFL. Carlton vs Collingwood Thursday 16th April 2026 7:30 PM Josh Daicos (Coll) 30+ Disposals @$2.75 One of the oldest and most intense rivalries in the AFL kicks off Round 6 when Carlton and…

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2026 AFL Round 4 Preview

2 Apr 2025 • Nick Armistead

The Easter long weekend is serving up a mixed bag — a couple of genuine blockbusters, a few spicy value plays, and some games that look awful. In any case, let’s dive into them and find some plays we like. Brisbane vs Collingwood Thursday 2nd April 2026 7:30 PM Brisbane Lions To Win 1-39 @ $2.15 The reigning premiers will be looking to back-up their first win of the season when they host Collingwood at the Gabba on Thursday night. The Lions, who sit 13th on the ladder with a 1-2 record, proved too strong for the Saints on the…

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2026 AFL Round 3 Preview

27 Mar 2025 • Nick Armistead

Round 3 shapes as the AFL’s first proper reality check — the market’s starting to pick sides, and in a few cases, it’s not being subtle about it. Injuries are taking their for more than one club and while a lot of the fixtured games don’t strike a chord with AFL fans – Essendon vs North anyone, Carlton vs Melbourne anyone else – there are still plenty of winners to be found. Geelong vs Adelaide Thursday 26th March 2026 7:30 PM Geelong Cats To Win 1-39 @ $2.10 With both Geelong and Adelaide entering their Round 3 clash at 1-1…

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2026 AFL Round 2 Preview

20 Mar 2025 • Nick Armistead

  Round 2 of the 2026 AFL season is here and kicks off with an MCG blockbuster between two finals fancies. With injuries already biting and contenders flexing early, this week shapes as the first real truth serum of the 2026 season. Hawthorn vs Sydney Swans Thursday 19th March 2026 6:30 PM (MCG) Hawthorn to win by 1-39 @ $2.25 Déjà vu reared its ugly head far too soon in the season for the Sydney Swans, with memories of their injury-riddled 2025 resurfacing following Errol Gulden’s shoulder injury against the Lions. Gulden, who was value at $15 for the Brownlow…

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2026 AFL Round 5 Preview

11 Apr 2024 • Nick Armistead

In the words of five-time day and five-time night Hawthorn premiership hero, Dermott Brereton, ‘gather round, gather round, we’re going to Gather Round’. Every AFL team will make the trek to South Australia for the fourth edition of the AFL’s prime fixture, with four days of matches to be played at Adelaide Oval, Norwood Oval and Barossa Park. A couple of blockbusters alongside plenty of one-sided affairs, let’s dive in and find some plays for the weekend. Adelaide vs Carlton Thursday 9th April 2026 7:40 PM Taylor Walker (Adelaide Crows) 3+ Goals @ $2.90 A bit of pressure on both…

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Expert AFL Betting Insights

How We Create Our AFL Tips

Our AFL sports betting tips are thoroughly researched by our experts, and we look at everything that goes into picking AFL winners, including team news, player stats, team form, weather conditions, injuries, and historical head-to-head results.

The Ladbrokes’ approach is to find the best value available in our betting markets, and our AFL experts use data models and expert commentary to make informed decisions to support their picks.

Our focus is for our readers to gamble responsibly and make informed betting decisions. Bet within your means, and with the help of our predictions, we hope to turn a healthy profit this AFL season.

Key AFL Betting Markets

• Head-to-head: Bet on the winner of the game after 80 minutes.
• Line/Handicap betting: The favourite and underdog are given lines to cover. For example, the Swans are -15.5 favourites against the Lions, so the Swans must win by 16+ points. If the Lions win outright or finish within 15 points of the Swans, Lions +15.5 wins. If the Swans win by 16 points or more, the Swans -15.5 wins.
• Total points (over/under): Bet on how many points will be scored in the game. Lines are often set around 150-180 points.
• First goal scorer: Bet on which player will score the first goal of the game. Punters can also bet on who will score the first goal for their respective teams. You can also bet on players scoring 2+ or 3+ goals in a game.
• Futures: Punters can bet on which team will win the AFL Premiership, and other AFL futures betting markets, including Brownlow Medal winner, top goal scorer, and top 8 finish.

FAQs about AFL Tips

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We have a great record with our AFL betting tips, and our experts have been picking winners for years.

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