The demands of the regular AFL season are starting to take hold at both ends of the table. At the top of the pile, the GWS Giants and Geelong remain the unbeaten sides, whilst at the bottom of the table both North Melbourne and Hawthorn continue to search for their first points of the season. This should be another super round of fixtures, with plenty to get behind for both punters and AFL betting sites alike.
AFL 2024 Round 6
St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs
Two sides locked in a mid-table battle this season face off here, as St Kilda welcome the Western Bulldogs. Both sides have an identical record this season, with 2 wins and 3 losses each from their opening 5 games played. St Kilda have shown glimpses of quality this year, without any consistency, a trait that the Western Bulldogs have replicated, making his one a very tough game to call with many AFL betting sites.
This should be a very open contest, with both sides sure to back themselves but home advantage could be the key difference for St Kilda here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
 | Total Points – Over 158.5 | $1.85 |
 | Winning Margin: St Kilda 1-12 | $5.50 |
 | St Kilda to win the match | $1.80 |
Predicted Squads
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: 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.
Adelaide vs Essendon
Following their incredible and unexpected win over Carlton last time out, Adelaide will be out to build on that result here against Essendon. Neither side has really got going this term, with inconsistency blighting both their results and their performances but they are seen as two sides that could force their way into the AFL playoffs this term with many punters and small betting sites. This should be a high-octane contest, with no quarter given and it could well be Adelaide who manage to sneak over the line here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Total Points – Over 159.5 | $2.05 |
| Winning Margin: Adelaide 1-12 | $6.50 |
| Adelaide to win the match | $1.50 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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 vs Port Adelaide
The top two sides in 2023 have both finally got going in 2024 and this will be a test of their progress here, as Collingwood take on Port Adelaide. Plenty of people had written off the Magpies this season after their poor start but they look to have found their stride now and they will be eager to rattle into Port Adelaide here. For Port, this is a tricky assignment, but they have plenty of quality in their ranks and it’s not a game they will fear. This should be a very good watch, with Collingwood perhaps more likely to prevail here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Jamie Elliott – First Goal Scorer | $12.00 |
| Collingwood to win the match. | $1.78 |
| Total Points – Over 171.5 | $1.95 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
Carlton vs GWS Giants
The top two sides in the AFL meet here, as Carlton host GWS Giants, in what should be an absolute ripper. Both sides are amongst the firm favourites to life the 2024 title with many AFL betting sites and this contest should be a real test of their credentials. GWS are unbeaten this season, in what has been a stellar start to the campaign, but Carlton will want to avenge their defeat to Adelaide last weekend and should come out firing here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Total Points – Over 165.5 | $1.75 |
| Winning Margin: Carlton 1-12 | $6.00 |
| Carlton to win the match | $1.80 |
Predicted Squads
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, Jesse Hogan, Kieren Briggs, Lachie Ash, Lachie Whitfield, Lachlan Keeffe, Nick Haynes, Sam Taylor, Stephen Coniglio, Toby Bedford, Toby Greene, Tom Green, Xavier O'Halloran.
Brisbane vs Geelong
Another pair of sides chasing glory this season meet here, as Brisbane and Geelong go at it in Queensland. The Lions haven’t been at their best in 2024 but they remain a side filled with potent attacking talent, and they can turn on the style against anybody when it matters. Meanwhile, Geelong remain unbeaten and look ready to mount an AFL championship bid of their own in 2024. This is the toughest game to call of the weekend, but records are there to be broken and Brisbane may just outlast Geelong here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Brisbane to win the match | $1.57 |
| Total Points – Over 159.5 | $1.81 |
| Winning Margin: Brisbane 1-12 | $6.00 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
West Coast vs Fremantle
Last week marked a significant result for West Coast, who managed to overcome Richmond and pick up their first win of the season, something they will be hoping to build upon here against Fremantle. The Eagles are fighting hard at the bottom of the pack, but they still remain a side in the wooden spoon frame with most AFL betting sites. Meanwhile, Fremantle sit 7th in the table, with 3 wins from their opening 5 games and they will want to get back to winning ways here. West Coast will be up for this, but Fremantle should simply have too much about them in this one.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Fremantle to win the match | $1.17 |
| Winning Margin: Fremantle 25+ | $3.50 |
| Total Points – Over 181.5 | $2.00 |
Predicted Squads
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
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.
Sydney vs Gold Coast
A pair of sides that currently occupy positions inside the top 8 meet here, as Sydney take on Gold Coast at the SCG. The Swans have looked imperious so far this season, only losing one of their 5 games and an AFL Championship push certainly looks to be within their grasp this season. Meanwhile, Gold Coast have also looked good at times in 2024 and who knows how far they could go this term. This should be entertaining, with home advantage potentially pushing Sydney over the line.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Sydney to win the match | $1.36 |
| Total Points – Over 161.5 | $1.75 |
| Ben King First Goal Scorer | $10.00 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
North Melbourne vs Hawthorn
A basement battle is the last game on the card for week 6, with the two front runners for the AFL wooden spoon lining up. North Melbourne are winless this season, following on from an abject campaign last season and they need to turn the tide. Hawthorn meanwhile petered out big time in 2023 and have carried on that form this season and they too are yet to win a game in 2024. Most of the predictions are coming down on Hawthorn’s side but North Melbourne could perhaps manage to get this one done at home.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| North Melbourne to win the match | $3.00 |
| Total Points – Over 159.5 | $1.80 |
| Nick Larkey First Goal Scorer | $8.00 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
