Heading into the final weekend of the regular AFL season, it is the race to finish in the top 8 that is creating the most traction with old and new betting sites.
Currently, St Kilda, Sydney and the GWS Giants are in the playoff spots, but the Western Bulldogs and Essendon won’t have completely given up hope below them.
Elsewhere, North Melbourne and West Coast will be looking to avoid the ignominy of the wooden spoon.
| Fixtures | Info (AEST) | Home Odds | Away Odds |
| Essendon vs Collingwood | MCG, 25th August, 19:50 | $5.00 | $1.21 |
| Hawthorn vs Fremantle | MCG, 26th August, 13:45 | $1.62 | $2.63 |
| North Melbourne vs Gold Coast | Blundstone Arena, 26th August, 14:10 | $3.40 | $1.36 |
| Brisbane vs St Kilda | The Gabba, 26th August, 16:35 | $1.25 | $5.00 |
| Geelong vs Western Bulldogs | GMHBA, 26th August, 19:25 | $2.05 | $1.91 |
| West Coast vs Adelaide | Optus Stadium, 26th August, 20:10 | $5.25 | $1.20 |
| Port Adelaide vs Richmond | Adelaide Oval, 27th August, 13:10 | $1.14 | $6.50 |
| Sydney vs Melbourne | SCG, 27th August, 16:20 | $1.80 | $2.02 |
| Carlton vs GWS Giants | Marvel Stadium, 27th August, 18:40 | $1.50 | $2.63 |
Collingwood will be looking to finish the regular season as strongly as possible, as they take on old foes Essendon.
Finishing top of the league will provide plenty of succour for the Magpies, who are the favourites to prevail in the AFL playoffs with a myriad of AFL betting sites.
Hosts Essendon meanwhile need a miracle if they are to sneak into the top 8 but at this stage they will want to stay in control of their own destiny.
Anything other than a win puts them out of contention for the playoffs and they will want to register a home win and hope that results go their way.
Plenty of sides have put the gauntlet down to Collingwood in recent times and they should be ready for the test here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Total Points – Over 171.5 | $1.91 | |
 | Winning Margin: Collingwood 1-12 | $6.00 |
 | Collingwood to win the match | $1.21 |
Essendon: Andrew McGrath, Andrew Phillips, Archie Perkins, Ben Hobbs, B. Zerk-Thatcher, Darcy Parish, Dyson Heppell, Jake Kelly, Jake Stringer, Jayden Laverde, Jordan Ridley, Jye Caldwell, Kyle Langford, Mason Redman, Matt Guelfi, Nic Martin, Nick Bryan, Peter Wright, Sam Durham, Sam Weideman, Will Snelling, Zach Merrett.
Collingwood: Ashley Johnson, Bobby Hill, Brayden Maynard, Brody Mihocek, Darcy Cameron, Darcy Moore, Harvey Harrison, Isaac Quaynor, Jack Crisp, Jamie Elliott, Jeremy Howe, John Noble, Josh Daicos, Mason Cox, Nathan Murphy, Oleg Markov, Patrick Lipinski, Scott Pendlebury, Taylor Adams, Tom Mitchell, W. Hoskin-Elliott.
Two sides well out of the playoff picture will be looking to retain some pride as Hawthorn take on Fremantle.
Both sides have never really shown the consistency needed to crack the top 8 and next season looks to be their priority now.
Hawthorn sit 16th, with just 7 wins throughout the 2023 AFL campaign and their performances have been very disappointing at times.
Fremantle meanwhile have a similar story to tell, sat in 14th place in the AFL table and they will be looking to put in a strong end of season showing here.
This is a tough one to call, with neither side likely to take it too seriously but Hawthorn could register an end of year home win.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Luke Breust – First Goal Scorer | $8.50 | |
| Hawthorn to win the match. | $1.62 |
| Total Points – Over 169.5 | $1.90 |
Hawthorn: Blake Hardwick, Cameron Mackenzie, Connor MacDonald, Conor Nash, Dylan Moore, Jack Scrimshaw, Jacob Koschitzke, Jai Newcombe, James Blanck, James Worpel, Jarman Impey, Josh Weddle, Karl Amon, Lachie Bramble, Lloyd Meek, Luke Breust, Mitchell Lewis, Ned Reeves, Sam Frost, Seamus Mitchell, Tyler Brockman, Will Day.
Fremantle: Alex Pearce, Andrew Brayshaw, Brandon Walker, Brennan Cox, Caleb Serong, Ethan Hughes, Hayden Young, Jaeger O'Meara, Jordan Clark, Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss, Lachlan Schultz, Liam Henry, Luke Jackson, Luke Ryan, Matthew Johnson, Michael Walters, Michael Frederick, Nat Fyfe, Neil Erasmus, Sam Switkowski, Sean Darcy.
The end of the 2023 AFL season cannot come quick enough for North Melbourne, who are now the wooden spoon favourites with many small betting sites.
They take on a Gold Coast side that have just announced a big change to their coaching set up in 2024, with serial winner Damien Hardwick in to rally the troops.
Neither side has a huge amount to play for in this one and they could both proverbially be on the beach but perhaps Gold Coast should have a little bit more quality in key areas.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Total Points – Under 173.5 | $1.90 | |
| Winning Margin: Gold Coast 1-12 | $6.50 |
| Gold Coast to win the match | $1.36 |
North Melbourne: Aidan Corr, Bailey Scott, Ben McKay, C. Coleman-Jones, Cameron Zurhaar, Eddie Ford, George Wardlaw, Griffin Logue, Harry Sheezel, Hugh Greenwood, Jack Ziebell, Jaidyn Stephenson, Jy Simpkin, Liam Shiels, Luke McDonald, Nick Larkey, Paul Curtis, Phoenix Spicer, Tarryn Thomas, Todd Goldstein, Tom Powell, Will Phillips.
Gold Coast: Bailey Humphrey, Ben Ainsworth, Ben King, Ben Long, Brandon Ellis, Brayden Fiorini, Charlie Ballard, Darcy MacPherson, David Swallow, Hewego Paul Oea, Jack Lukosius, Jarrod Witts, Lachie Weller, Levi Casboult, Mac Andrew, Malcolm Rosas, Matthew Rowell, Nick Holman, Noah Anderson, Sam Collins, Sam Flanders, Wil Powell.
St Kilda will be doing all they can to cling on to a playoff spot, as they travel to high flying Brisbane in the regular season finale.
Brisbane have created plenty of traction with the biggest and best AFL betting sites and their impressive win over Collingwood last weekend was an example of that.
St Kilda meanwhile have ebbed and flowed throughout the season but now find themselves in 6th place when it matters most, and they will be eager to get the job done.
There is more on the line for St Kilda, but Brisbane are a top side, capable of beating anybody.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Total Points – Over 167.5 | $1.89 | |
| Winning Margin: Brisbane 13-24 | $6.00 |
| Brisbane to win the match | $1.25 |
Brisbane: Brandon Starcevich, Cameron Rayner, Charlie Cameron, Conor McKenna, Darcy Wilmot, Deven Robertson, Eric Hipwood, Harris Andrews, Hugh McCluggage, Jack Payne, Jarrod Berry, Joe Daniher, Josh Dunkley, Lachie Neale, Lincoln McCarthy, Oscar McInerney, Ryan Lester, Zac Bailey.
St Kilda: Anthony Caminiti, Ben Paton, Brad Crouch, Bradley Hill, Callum Wilkie, Dan Butler, Dougal Howard, Jack Higgins, Jack Sinclair, Jack Steele, Jade Gresham, Jimmy Webster, Josh Battle, Liam Stocker, Marcus Windhager, Mason Wood, Mattaes Phillipou, Max King, Mitchito Owens, N. Wanganeen-Milera, Rowan Marshall, Ryan Byrnes.
Western Bulldogs will be looking to bounce back from their painstaking defeat to the West Coast Eagles last time out, with their playoff status out of their hands as they travel to Geelong.
Hosts Geelong sit in 11th and are out of the picture in terms of a top 8 finish but they will want to finish the campaign as strongly as possible.
Western Bulldogs meanwhile looked well placed before their slipup last weekend and they will be desperate to bounce back here.
This should be a massive game and with the Western Bulldogs needing a win, they could end up getting it.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Western Bulldogs to win the match | $1.91 | |
| Total Points – Over 165.5 | $1.90 |
| Winning Margin: Western Bulldogs 1-12 | $6.00 |
Geelong: Bradley Close, Gary Rohan, Isaac Smith, Jack Bowes, Jack Henry, Jake Kolodjashnij, Jed Bews, Jeremy Cameron, Max Holmes, Mitch Duncan, Sam De Koning, Tom Atkins, Tom Hawkins, Tom Stewart, Tyson Stengle, Zach Guthrie, Zach Tuohy.
Western Bulldogs: Aaron Naughton, Adam Treloar, Alex Keath, Anthony Scott, Bailey Dale, Bailey Smith, Bailey Williams, Caleb Daniel, Cody Weightman, Jack Macrae, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Laitham Vandermeer, Liam Jones, Marcus Bontempelli, Mitch Hannan, Oskar Baker, Rhylee West, Rory Lobb, Taylor Duryea, Tim English, Tim O'Brien, Tom Liberatore.
Having picked up a surprise win at Western Bulldogs last weekend, West Coast Eagles are now in the running to spring another shock with some AFL betting sites against Adelaide.
The Eagles showed real resolve to overcome the Bulldogs and climbed up to 17th in the table as a result, with just one game to play in the regular season.
Adelaide meanwhile have flattered to deceive this season and are languishing down in 13th as a result, with their playoff hopes shattered.
This should be a rather nondescript affair, with neither side too invested but Adelaide should have too much quality in key areas.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Adelaide to win the match | $1.20 | |
| Winning Margin: Adelaide 13-24 | $6.50 |
| Total Points – Over 173.5 | $1.90 |
West Coast: Alex Witherden, Andrew Gaff, Bailey J. Williams, Brady Hough, Dom Sheed, Elijah Hewett, Elliot Yeo, Jack Darling, Jack Petruccelle, Jack Williams, Jayden Hunt, Liam Duggan, Luke Edwards, Luke Shuey, Noah Long, Oscar Allen, Reuben Ginbey, Rhett Bazzo, Ryan Maric, S. Petrevski-Seton, Thomas Barrass, Tim Kelly.
Adelaide: Ben Keays, Brodie Smith, Chayce Jones, Darcy Fogarty, Izak Rankine, Jake Soligo, Jordan Dawson, Jordon Butts, Josh Rachele, Josh Worrell, Lachlan Murphy, Lachlan Sholl, Luke Pedlar, Max Michalanney, Mitchell Hinge, Nick Murray, Reilly O'Brien, Riley Thilthorpe, Rory Laird, Rory Sloane, Taylor Walker, Wayne Milera.
Sat comfortably inside the top 4, Port Adelaide will be looking to finish their campaign as strongly as possible, as they take on Richmond.
The Port Adelaide Suns have upset the odds and the naysayers to finish inside the top 4 and they should be full of confidence heading into the playoffs.
Richmond meanwhile have endured a topsy-turvy season and their priority is sure to be rebuilding ahead of 2024.
Plenty of points could be on the cards here, as Port Adelaide look to finish the season as strongly as possible ahead of the finals.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Port Adelaide to win the match | $1.14 | |
| Total Points – Over 176.5 | $1.91 |
| Jeremy Finlayson First Goal Scorer | $9.50 |
Port Adelaide: Aliir Aliir, Charlie Dixon, Connor Rozee, Dan Houston, Darcy Byrne-Jones, Dylan Williams, J. Horne-Francis, Jed McEntee, Jeremy Finlayson, Josh Sinn, Kane Farrell, Miles Bergman, Ollie Wines, Quinton Narkle, Ryan Burton, Sam Powell-Pepper, Scott Lycett, Todd Marshall, Travis Boak, Trent McKenzie, Willem Drew, Zak Butters
Richmond: Daniel Rioli, Dustin Martin, Dylan Grimes, Hugo Ralphsmith, Jack Graham, Jack Riewoldt, Jack Ross, Jayden Short, Judson Clarke, Kamdyn McIntosh, Liam Baker, Nathan Broad, Nick Vlastuin, Noah Balta, Samson Ryan, Tim Taranto, Toby Nankervis, Trent Cotchin.
Following a strong finish to the regular season, Sydney will be doing all they can to cling on to a top 8 spot, as they take on Melbourne.
The Swans have come good at just the right time and they will be hoping they can break into the playoffs and giving it a right old go.
Melbourne meanwhile have been steadily in the mix for top 4 all season and with that now secured, they will want to put down a marker here ahead of the playoffs.
This is the toughest match to call in the round, with Sydney’s need for a win potentially being the difference between the two sides here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Sydney to win the match | $1.80 | |
| Total Points – Over 166.5 | $1.90 |
| Winning Margin: Sydney 1-12 | $6.50 |
Sydney: Braeden Campbell, Callum Mills, Dane Rampe, Errol Gulden, Harry Cunningham, Hayden McLean, Isaac Heeney, Jake Lloyd, James Rowbottom, Joel Amartey, Lewis Melican, Logan McDonald, Nick Blakey, Oliver Florent, Robbie Fox, Ryan Clarke, Tom Papley.
Melbourne: Alex Neal-Bullen, Angus Brayshaw, Bayley Fritsch, Brodie Grundy, Christian Petracca, Christian Salem, Ed Langdon, Harrison Petty, Jack Viney, Jacob Van Rooyen, Jake Lever, James Jordon, Joel Smith, Judd McVee, Kade Chandler, Kysaiah Pickett, Lachie Hunter, Max Gawn, Michael Hibberd, Steven May, Tom Sparrow, Trent Rivers.
Two sides currently frequenting the top 8 spots conclude their regular seasons against each other as Carlton host the GWS Giants.
Carlton Blues have been on an incredible run of form over the past couple of months, enabling them to move to 5th in the AFL table and very much in the mix for a shot at finals glory.
The GWS Giants however have been steadily making their way up the table in recent times and now find themselves in 8th, with their final’s destiny in their own hands.
GWS Giants are a side with something to play for but Carlton should be ready to put on a show here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Carlton to win the match | $1.50 | |
| Total Points – Over 173.5 | $1.90 |
| Charlie Curnow First Goal Scorer | $7.00 |
Carlton: Adam Cerra, Adam Saad, Alex Cincotta, Blake Acres, Brodie Kemp, Charlie Curnow, David Cuningham, Harry McKay, Jack Martin, Jacob Weitering, Jordan Boyd, Lachie Fogarty, Marc Pittonet, Matthew Cottrell, Matthew Kennedy, Matthew Owies, Mitch McGovern, Nic Newman, Paddy Dow, Patrick Cripps, Sam Docherty, Sam Walsh, Tom De Koning
Greater Western Sydney: Aaron Cadman, Callan Ward, Callum M Brown, Connor Idun, Daniel Lloyd, Finn Callaghan, H. Himmelberg, Harry Perryman, Jack Buckley, Jake Riccardi, Josh Kelly, Kieren Briggs, Lachie Ash, Lachie Whitfield, Lachlan Keeffe, Nick Haynes, Sam Taylor, Stephen Coniglio, Toby Bedford, Toby Greene, Tom Green, Xavier O'Halloran.
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