The AFL continues with Round 4 action, starting on Thursday with Collingwood vs Carlton at the MCG.
We have AFL betting tips for every game in 2025, including this weeks’ featured games between Gold Coast vs Adelaide, Port Adelaide vs St Kilda, and Fremantle vs Bulldogs.
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AFL Round 4 Tips
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Thursday 3/4/25
7:30pm Collingwood Magpies vs Carlton Blues @ MCG
Carlton had every chance to win last week when getting overrun in the final quarter by the Bulldogs, which was another disappointing performance from the Blues.
There were signs of promise, but with the likes of Charlie Curnow going missing in the second half, that makes it tough to back them against the Magpies, who are better positioned in sixth.
Based on their respective form, we’re backing the Magpies to cover the spread.
Betting tip: Collingwood Magpies –12.5 @ $1.90
Collingwood by 16
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Friday 4/4/25
7:40pm Geelong Cats vs Melbourne Demons @ GMHBA Stadium
Winning hasn’t come easy for the Cats, but it certainly hasn’t come easily for the Demons, who are languishing in 17th.
There was a lot of talk from the Demons’ players about how they were going to turn their prospects around, but that hasn’t eventuated. They have been terrible, and we can’t see that turning around against the Cats.
Include Geelong –26.5 in AFL multis.
Betting tip: Geelong Cats –26.5 @ $1.90
Geelong by 33
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Saturday 5/4/25
1:20pm Gold Coast Suns vs Adelaide Crows @ People First Stadium
The Suns and Crows have been two of the more impressive teams so far, but with the help of playing at home, we’re backing the Suns to prevail on Saturday afternoon.
They were terrific last week, and although Adelaide has also looked great, we feel that it’s only a matter of time before they suffer a couple of poor losses, and it could start this week.
Take the $1.78 odds for the Suns, which could shorten throughout the week.
Betting tip: Gold Coast Suns @ $1.78
Gold Coast by 10
4:15pm Richmond Tigers vs Brisbane Lions @ MCG
After a slightly moderate start to the year, the Lions are back inside the top four, and they should easily account for the Tigers.
Richmond started its year with a big upset, but the True Tigers mentality has since returned, and they’ll struggle to win too many more games in 2025.
The current line of 44.5 points isn’t surprising, so include the Lions in your AFL multi tips.
Betting tip: Brisbane Lions –44.5 @ $1.90
Brisbane by 52
7:35pm North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Sydney Swans @ Marvel Stadium
North Melbourne isn’t as bad as previous years, but the Kangaroos should struggle to handle the Swans.
After a bit of a Grand Final hangover, we believe the Swans are getting back to their best, and that could start with a win over the Kangaroos on Saturday night.
Getting the Swans at only –10.5 is a great line, so we’re jumping on the value.
Betting tip: Sydney Swans –10.5 @ $1.90
Sydney by 16
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Sunday 6/4/25
1:10pm GWS Giants vs West Coast Eagles @ ENGIE Stadium
The Giants are the shortest-priced favourites of the week at $1.06, and that’s because they’re playing the hopeless West Coast Eagles.
It’s going to be another long year for Eagles’ fans, but not so much for the Giants supporters. They have made a positive start to the year, and picking up an easy win this week only helps their cause.
Covering a –48.5 line isn’t easy, but the Eagles are ripe for a massive loss.
Betting tip: GWS Giants –48.5 @ $1.90
GWS by 55
3:20pm Port Adelaide Power vs St Kilda Saints @ Adelaide Oval
Beating Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval isn’t easy, and although they have been poor to start the year, a bounce back performance is on the cards.
They haven’t quite hit their straps, which is unusual for the Power. They typically start faster than most teams, but we’re prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt.
St Kilda is a solid team, but it could be overrun by the home side.
Betting tip: Port Adelaide Power –12.5 @ $1.90
Port Adelaide by 22
5:10pm Fremantle Dockers vs Western Bulldogs @ Optus Stadium
A team that needs to start playing better are the Dockers, who sit in 13th on the AFL ladder. We’re not sure if they’re playing well enough to handle the Bulldogs, who were impressive last week.
The Bulldogs produced an excellent comeback to beat Carlton, and they didn’t let the deficit affect how they played. It could be a season-defining win, and their midfield could dominate Fremantle.
We’re happy with the $2.25 odds for the underdogs.
Betting tip: Western Bulldogs @ $2.25
Bulldogs by 10