AFL Round 24 Expert Tips & Predictions

The AFL continues this week for Round 24 action, kicking off with Melbourne vs Collingwood on Friday night.

We have AFL betting tips for every game in 2024, including this weeks’ featured games between Brisbane vs Essendon and Fremantle vs Port Adelaide, for the final round of the regular season.

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AFL Round 24 Tips

Friday 23/8/24

7:40pm Melbourne Demons vs Collingwood Magpies @ MCG

Collingwood needs a win to have any chance of making the playoffs, so the Magpies are the more desperate team.

Melbourne’s chances are gone, and mad Monday preparations could have already started, in what has been a disappointing year.

Punters get value odds for the Magpies at –7.5, and we’re taking the line.

Betting tip: Collingwood –7.5 @ $1.90

Collingwood by 12

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Saturday 24/8/24

1:45pm Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles @ GMHBA Stadium

We expected a big line from bookmakers and they didn’t disappoint, installing the Cats as –45.5 favourites.

With the finals right around the corner, the Cats will want to use this game to get back to their best form, and the Eagles won’t put up much of a challenge.

The difference in class is for all to see, so expect a one-sided affair.

Betting tip: Geelong –45.5 @ $1.90

Geelong by 55

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2:10pm Richmond Tigers vs Gold Coast Suns @ MCG

Pride is on the line when the Tigers and Suns to battle, and we think the Suns are the prouder team in 2024.

Richmond has been close to awful throughout the year, and we’re not about to back them in the final week of regular season play.

It’s all about attitude, but we’re backing the Suns at –12.5.

Betting tip: Gold Coast –12.5 @ $1.90

Gold Coast by 17

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4:35pm Hawthorn Hawks vs North Melbourne Kangaroos @ UoTS

The Hawks are one of the form teams in the competition, and no team wants to face them in the playoffs.

Facing the Kangaroos won’t pose much of a challenge on Saturday afternoon, and this is a good time for the Hawks to improve their scoring numbers.

It will be a one-sided game, and it should be a big margin between them.

Betting tip: Hawthorn –47.5 @ $1.90

Hawthorn by 56

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7:25pm Brisbane Lions vs Essendon Bombers @ Gabba

It was an up and down year for the Bombers, but they didn’t do enough when needed.

It has been a much better year for the Lions, who are pushing for a top four spot with a win, and we’re backing them to get it done.

Momentum is needed heading into the finals, and we’re not surprised to see Brisbane favoured by 34.5 points.

Take the Lions to win comfortably and enter the playoffs with momentum.

Betting tip: Brisbane –34.5 @ $1.90

Brisbane by 40

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7:40pm Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows @ SCG

After a couple of rough weeks, the Sydney Swans are back to their best at the right time of the year.

They look to hold off the Adelaide Crows, who have struggled once again in 2024, and we expect the Swans to get the job done easily.

Sydney doesn’t necessarily need to win, but it will want momentum heading into the playoffs.

Betting tip: Sydney –20.5 @ $1.90

Sydney by 24

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Sunday 25/8/24

12:30pm Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants @ Mars Stadium

It should be a good battle between the Bulldogs and Giants, and although being further down the AFL ladder, the Bulldogs are favoured to win.

The Bulldogs still have plenty to play for, and they could be the more desperate team, which is why they’re favoured.

They’re also playing good footy, and we’re happy to include them in selections.

Betting tip: Bulldogs –14.5 @ $1.90

Bulldogs by 20

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3:20pm Carlton Blues vs St Kilda Saints @ Marvel Stadium

There isn’t much between the Blues and Saints with AFL betting markets, which makes for an intriguing game.

The Blues are currently in a playoff spot, so the pressure is ramped up to the highest volume. They need a win, and the Saints could cause an upset.

Form is with the Saints, but we’re picking the Blues to get back to their best with a clutch victory.

Betting tip: Carlton @ $1.82

Carlton by 6

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6:10pm Fremantle Dockers vs Port Adelaide Power @ Optus Stadium

Another close game is expected to end the regular season as the Dockers and Power battle on Sunday night.

Fremantle could be in the playoffs with a win, so there might be plenty to play for. The Power are already there, so punters should expect the odds to change depending on previous Round 24 results.

We’re happy to back Fremantle in a possible do-or-die situation.

Betting tip: Fremantle @ $1.78

Fremantle by 10

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About Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism. Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports. Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.

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