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AFL Round 1: Our Best Bets

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AFL is finally back and our analyst has done the hard work and has placed the bets you must follow for round 1 below.

RICHMOND $1.70 V CARLTON $2.15 – THURSDAY 7.20pm MCG

The Blues look slightly over the odds and could be worth a small play. There wasn’t much between these two teams at their last two meetings.

  • BET: 15 points either way

GEELONG $1.48 v COLLINGWOOD $2.55 – FRIDAY 7.40PM MCG

Get on the Pies. They look over the odds. The last time these teams played was in the finals and Collingwood was unlucky.

  • BET: COLLINGWOOD $2.55 to win.

NORTH MELBOURNE $1.83 V WEST COAST EAGLES $1.97 – 1.45pm Marvel Stadium, Saturday

The two bottom teams from last year meet. This is a look and learn match.

  • BET: DON’T


PORT ADELAIDE $1.94 v BRISBANE LIONS $1.82 – 4.35pm Adelaide Oval, Saturday

On face value, Brisbane should have the Power covered but the first game in front of their adoring fans will be a big one.

  • BET: 15 points either way.

MELBOURNE $1.53 v WESTERN BULLDOGS $2.48 – 7.25pm MCG Saturday

The Demons looked super impressive in their practice match win against Richmond. This could be a danger match though. These teams are four and four from their last eight matches.

  • BET: Don’t.

GOLD COAST $2.28 v SYDNEY SWANS $1.62- 8pm Saturday Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold Coast

Gold Coast have won three of their past four matches against the Swans. The return of Ben King will also be a big plus.

  • BET: The Gold Coast to win at $2.28.

GWS $1.62 v ADELAIDE CROWS $2.27 – 1.10pm SUNDAY, Giants Stadium

The Giants will be set to impress their new coach Adam Kingsley. Look for Toby Greene to star.

  • BET: Toby Greene most goals.

HAWTHORN $2.23 v ESSENDON $1.59 – 3.20pm Sunday, MCG

The Bombers look well placed to start the season with a win but would you want to take odds on them?

  • BET: DON’T

ST. KILDA $2.45 v FREMANTLE $1.52 – 4.40pm Marvel Stadium, Sunday

Although the Saints haven’t played a match they already are depleted by injuries. The Dockers look good things.

  • BET: -10.5 points Fremantle at $1.90
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