AFL Round 4: Our Best Bets

Round 4 is upon us and we have found some great bets for you to follow along through the weekend.

BRISBANE LIONS $1.95 v COLLINGWOOD $1.80 – 7.35pm Thursday Gabba.

When ruckman Darcy Cameron came off against Richmond they looked vulnerable and it’s hard to see how Daniel McStay can cope with Oscar McInerney. The Lions midfield matches up well against Collingwood and they also have the Gabba plus their tall forward line of Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood look threatening.

• BET: Back Brisbane to win.

NORTH MELBOURNE $4.40 v CARLTON $1.19 – 4.20pm Friday, Marvel

North faced a reality check against Hawthorn while the Blues were lucky to defeat the Giants. The Roos will be without Ben McKay and that should lead to Charlie Curnow dominating.

• BET: Carlton -25.5 points at $1.90s.

ADELAIDE $1.70 v FREMANTLE $2.08 – 1.45pm Saturday, Adelaide Oval

Adelaide has been very good at its past two matches stretching Richmond and then winning the local Derby. Fremantle had little trouble accounting for the Eagles in its hometown Derby. There will be a let down factor for the Crows.

• Bet: 15 points either way ($2.50)

RICHMOND $1.48 v WESTERN BULLDOGS $2.55 – 4.35pm Saturday, MCG

This is going to be an interesting clash and the Bulldogs look over the odds. Richmond have had little trouble defeating the Bulldogs in recent years though and they will be strengthened by the return of Dustin Martin and Jacob Hopper.

• Bet: 15 points either way ($2.62)

ST KILDA $1.48 v GOLD COAST SUNS $2.55 – 7.30pm Saturday Marvel Stadium

The Saints have been the surprise packet of the season with three wins from three matches. The Suns found form last week against the Cats. Is it time for the Saints to have a letdown or can they prove they are consistent.

• Bet: Suns the line +12.5 points $1.87

SYDNEY $1.35 v PORT ADELAIDE $3.05 – 7.30pm SCG Saturday

Both teams were disappointing last week. Sydney doesn’t quite know how to play through Lance Franklin anymore whose presence gives them too many talls. Port have a great record against the Swans and they are noted for their inconsistency.

• Bet: Port the win $3.05

ESSENDON v GWS – 2.10pm Sunday Marvel Stadium

All of Essendon’s many weaknesses were on display against the Saints. The Giants were unlucky to lose to Carlton. They have won their past four against the Bombers and they are a huge chance to do the same on Sunday.

• Bet: Toby Greene most goals

WEST COAST v MELBOURNE – 5.20pm Sunday Optus Stadium

The Demons burst back to their best form after losing to the Lions at the Gabba when they thrashed Sydney. The Eagles struggled against the Dockers. At best they could cover the line.

• Bet: The Eagles -44.5 points $1.87

GEELONG $1.16 v HAWTHORN $4.80 – 3.20pm Monday MCG

Hard to believe it’s a battle between 17th and 18th with last year’s Premiers in the bottom spot. The Cats are at a low ebb and could be vulnerable but you’d have to expect them to win. Otherwise it’s the hangover of hangovers. The Hawks were much better against the Roos last week.

• Bet: Hawthorn + 30.5 points $1.87