The cut and thrust of the regular AFL season is starting to take hold, as the battle for supremacy at the top of the table comes into sharp focus. With the GWS Giants seeing their unbeaten start disappear at Carlton last weekend, Geelong remain the only unbeaten team in the competition. With another huge round of fixtures ahead, there are plenty of chances out there for both punters and AFL betting sites alike.
AFL 2024 Round 7
Richmond vs Melbourne
It has been a tough start to the campaign for Richmond, who are desperately seeking a spark to kick start their season and how they would love it to come here against Melbourne. These two sides famously don’t think too much of each other and this should be an intense encounter for the players on the field and many onlookers and AFL betting sites.
Whilst Richmond do need a win, Melbourne have looked decent this season and they will fancy their chances of taking this one on the road.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
 | Total Points – Over 160.5 | $1.91 |
 | Winning Margin: Melbourne 13-24 | $6.50 |
 | Melbourne to win the match | $1.20 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
Essendon vs Collingwood
A pulsating encounter looks to be in prospect here, as Essendon host Collingwood at the MCG. Another pair of sides with no love lost, the Bombers will be reveling in the fact that they sit above the Magpies heading into this one and they will see this as a chance to kick on in the AFL table. Collingwood have won their last 3 though and are recovering well from a tricky start and their chances this term certainly haven’t been written off by any punters or small betting sites. This could be an absolute cracker and whilst Essendon will give it a go, Collingwood should be too strong here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Total Points – Over 151.5 | $1.85 |
| Winning Margin: Collingwood 1-12 | $6.00 |
| Collingwood to win the match | $1.50 |
Predicted Squads
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.
GWS Giants vs Brisbane
Having seen their unbeaten start to the campaign go up in smoke against Carlton last weekend, the GWS Giants will be eager to get back on track here against Brisbane. The Giants have been exceptional so far this term and they will want to prove that last week’s result was merely a blip in their AFL title push. Brisbane meanwhile have been under the pump so far this term, struggling to gain any sort of consistency but they will revel in their underdog role here. This should be a good one, with the GWS Giants perhaps possessing too much momentum for Brisbane.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Jesse Hogan – First Goal Scorer | $8.50 |
| GWS Giants to win the match | $1.91 |
| Total Points – Over 171.5 | $1.95 |
Predicted Squads
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: 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
Port Adelaide vs St Kilda
An intriguing clash between two of the more entertaining outfits in the division lies in wait here, as Port Adelaide welcome St Kilda to South Australia. Port have won 4 of their opening 6 games played and are starting to show the form from 2023 that made them one of the sides to beat with many punters and AFL betting sites. Meanwhile, St Kilda have only won twice this term, with a few near misses along the way and they will feel they have the personnel to trouble Port Adelaide in this one. This should be a good game, with home advantage potentially telling for Port Adelaide.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Total Points – Over 165.5 | $1.75 |
| Winning Margin: Port Adelaide 1-12 | $5.00 |
| Port Adelaide to win the match | $1.31 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
North Melbourne vs Adelaide
Basement dwellers North Melbourne are in search of some divine inspiration, as they take on Adelaide at the Blundstone Arena. North Melbourne have lost all 6 of their games played this season and it is beginning to have the look of a very long campaign ahead. Adelaide meanwhile haven’t been pulling up too many trees, but they do have 1 win on the card this term – a remarkable triumph on the road at Carlton and they will more than fancy their chances of picking up a second win of the season here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Adelaide to win the match | $1.20 |
| Total Points – Under 167.5 | $1.70 |
| Winning Margin: Adelaide 1-12 | $7.50 |
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.
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.
Geelong vs Carlton
The biggest showdown of the weekend pits Geelong against Carlton, in an absolute whopper at the top of the tree. Geelong are the only unbeaten side in the AFL this season but not too many people are getting behind their championship bid with the biggest and best AFL betting sites. Playing Carlton next is the toughest test Geelong have faced this term, with the blues having picked up a super win over the GWS Giants last time out and they would love to end another unbeaten trot here. This should be a belter, with Carlton ready to lay down a big marker.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Carlton to win the match | $2.05 |
| Winning Margin: Carlton 13-24 | $5.75 |
| Total Points – Over 181.5 | $2.00 |
Predicted Squads
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
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
Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs
Two sides in need of a confidence boost meet here, as Fremantle take on the Western Bulldogs. For Fremantle, recovering from a painful defeat to the West Coast Eagles last weekend will be their priority, as they look to snap their 3-game losing run. Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs sit 8th in the table – lacking consistency in all aspects of their game once again in 2024. This is a tough one to call, with the Western Bulldogs perhaps having enough about them to pull a result out of the bag.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Western Bulldogs to win the match | $2.00 |
| Total Points – Over 161.5 | $1.75 |
| Aaron Naughton First Goal Scorer | $9.50 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
Gold Coast vs West Coast
The West Coast Eagles will be looking to build on their remarkable turnaround in recent weeks, as they travel to the Gold Coast. For the hosts, this looks to be on paper a game they should win but they will be all too aware of the improvements made by the West Coast Eagles over the past fortnight. Calling a winner here is a tough ask, with both sides sure to fancy it but home advantage could prove telling for Gold Coast, who do need a win themselves.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Gold Coast to win the match | $1.20 |
| Total Points – Over 159.5 | $1.80 |
| Ben King First Goal Scorer | $7.50 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
Hawthorn vs Sydney
The Sydney Swans will be looking to kick on from their strong start to the season, as they travel to Hawthorn. For the Hawks, building on their first win of the campaign over North Melbourne last time out will be their priority and they will have a real good go here. However, the Sydney Swans look to be the real deal in 2024 and whilst they will have to be careful of complacency, this should be a very winnable game for them on the road here.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Sydney to win the match | $1.38 |
| Total Points – Over 176.5 | $2.05 |
| Logan McDonald First Goal Scorer | $12.00 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
