The 2024 AFL season has been all about Geelong so far, with the Cats sat pretty at the top of the tree, unbeaten from 7 games played. However, there is still plenty of footy to be played this season and this weekend presents another huge betting opportunity for punters with the biggest and best AFL betting sites.
AFL 2024 Round 8
Adelaide vs Port Adelaide
There is absolutely no love lost in South Australia between Adelaide and Port Adelaide and when the two sides meet, there is plenty of bloodshed. This should be another superb installment of one of the best fixtures in the AFL and both sides will be bang up for the challenge from the outset. Calling a winner here is no easy task, with both sides being backed by plenty of punters and AFL betting sites but Port Adelaide have had the wood on the Crows for a while now and how they would love to maintain that in 2024.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
 | Total Points – Over 155.5 | $1.85 |
 | Winning Margin: Port Adelaide 1-12 | $6.50 |
 | Port Adelaide to win the match | $1.65 |
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.
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 Collingwood
Another absolute belter of a fixture is on the card here, as the Carlton Blues host the Collingwood Magpies at the MCG. Carlton found Geelong too hot to handle last weekend but have started the season very well and are being backed to challenge for the AFL title by plenty of punters and small betting sites. Collingwood are defending the AFL title meanwhile and they won’t want to see it leave without a fight. This should be a whopper, with no quarter given and perhaps the Carlton Blues will push over the line and get the win.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Total Points – Over 159.5 | $1.91 |
| Winning Margin: Carlton 1-12 | $5.00 |
| Carlton to win the match | $1.63 |
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.
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.
Sydney vs GWS Giants
A Sydney derby is the next humongous issue on the calendar, as the Swans meet the Giants in another eye-watering tie. Both sides have been motoring along nicely this season and they should be full of confidence ahead of this one. The Swans are in great nick, losing just once, a record the Giants can boast too, and this should be hotly contested from the outset at the SCG. Calling a winner here is tough but perhaps the Swans could just sneak over the line.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Jesse Hogan – First Goal Scorer | $10.00 |
| Sydney to win the match | $1.82 |
| Total Points – Over 180.5 | $2.25 |
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.
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.
St Kilda vs North Melbourne
A classic Victorian rivalry reignites here, as St Kilda take on North Melbourne. The Saints will be the strong favourites here, given the huge struggles that North Melbourne have endured this season but as ever, anything can happen in the AFL. North Melbourne have lost their opening 7 games and are a team under the pump, but St Kilda haven’t been pulling up too many trees either. This, however, should be comfortable home win for St Kilda, who are a difficult side to predict in the eyes of many punters and AFL betting sites.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Total Points – Over 161.5 | $1.81 |
| Winning Margin: St Kilda 25+ | $4.00 |
| St Kilda to win the match | $1.14 |
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
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.
Melbourne vs Geelong
Staying at the top of the AFL table is the next big challenge for Geelong, and the Cats face old foes Melbourne next. For the hosts, this is a great chance to test themselves against one of the stronger sides in the AFL and they will want to build on some very good recent showings. However, Geelong do look to be the real deal this season and they will be up for laying down another significant marker in this one.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Geelong to win the match | $1.83 |
| Total Points – Over 161.5 | $1.70 |
| Winning Margin: Geelong 1-12 | $6.50 |
Predicted Squads
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
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 Essendon
The general picture at the West Coast Eagles is starting to improve and they look to have another winnable game here against Essendon in the eyes of many punters and AFL betting sites. Picking up the wooden spoon last season was a bump in the road for West Coast and they have been able to make some improvements in 2024 thus far. Meanwhile, Essendon picked up a great draw with Collingwood last time out and are an unknown quantity here but West Coast could just about outlast them.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| West Coast to win the match | $2.55 |
| Winning Margin: West Coast 1-12 | $8.50 |
| Total Points – Over 171.5 | $1.75 |
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.
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.
Richmond vs Fremantle
The early season optimism looks to be on the wane for Fremantle and next up is a tricky looking trip to Richmond. With just 1 win from 7 games played this term, Richmond need some serious improvement, and they would love to see it come here against Fremantle. The Dockers meanwhile are on the slide themselves, having only won one of their last 4 games but a playoff spot is within reach this term. This should be a good one, with Fremantle perhaps having too much for Richmond.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Fremantle to win the match | $1.50 |
| Total Points – Over 161.5 | $1.75 |
| Shai Bolton First Goal Scorer | $9.50 |
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.
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 vs Hawthorn
Two more sides in need of a win meet here, as the Western Bulldogs host Hawthorn. For the Bulldogs, tackling their consistency is their main aim this season, as they look to improve on their league standing of 11th. Meanwhile, Hawthorn are properly in the doldrums, with just one win on the card all season and they look to be in a proper wooden spoon battle. This should be one way traffic, with the Western Bulldogs ready to pick up an important win.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Western Bulldogs to win the match | $1.29 |
| Total Points – Over 159.5 | $1.80 |
| Aaron Naughton First Goal Scorer | $7.50 |
Predicted Squads
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.
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.
Brisbane vs Gold Coast
Another derby completes the line up in the AFL this week, as Brisbane welcome Gold Coast. It has been a tough start to 2024 for the Lions, who look short of confidence but they are sure to be bang up for this contest. Meanwhile, Gold Coast have won 4 of their 7 games played and should provide a stern test for Brisbane. That said, Brisbane need a win and with the Gabba backing them, they should get one.
| Bookmaker | Sam’s Tip | Odds |
| Brisbane to win the match | $1.50 |
| Total Points – Over 166.5 | $1.75 |
| Ben King First Goal Scorer | $8.50 |
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.
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.
