2025 AFL Round 1
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Bets.com.au AFL experts Ryan Tucker and Jeremy Darke give you their best tips for each and every game of Round 1 of the 2025 AFL season.
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14 Mar 2025West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns AFL Tips - Suns not burned by road record from last year
- West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 1 AFL game
- The game will be played at Optus Stadium, with the bounce at 6:10 PM (AEDT)
- Gold Coast Suns poised to break previous away game slumps with a predicted win over West Coast Eagles.
- Suns focus on scoring opportunities, leveraging past performances against the Eagles to succeed.
- Key player Ben King expected to excel, with bets suggesting a win margin of 1-39.
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14 Mar 2025Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants AFL Tips - Giants to succeed in demi-god tug of war
- Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 1 AFL game
- The game will be played at MCG, with the bounce at 3:20 PM (AEDT)
- GWS Giants are expected to capitalize on recent form and win against Melbourne Demons.
- Despite key injuries, GWS looks strong after a recent 52-point win over Collingwood.
- Predictions favor GWS for a 1-39 margin victory, game total under, and Josh Kelly with 25+ touches.
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14 Mar 2025Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda Saints AFL Tips - Same old Saints can’t break Adelaide hoodoo
- Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda Saints expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 1 AFL game
- The game will be played at Adelaide Oval, with the bounce at 12:35 PM (AEDT)
- Adelaide Crows predicted to win at home with a margin of 1-39 against St Kilda Saints.
- Crows focus on strong season start with key player Riley Thilthorpe expected to score.
- St Kilda struggles with offensive deficiencies; recent form and injuries affect chances.
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13 Mar 2025Collingwood Magpies vs Port Adelaide Power AFL Tips - Pies to Power through Port Adelaide
- Collingwood Magpies vs Port Adelaide Power expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 1 AFL game
- The game will be played at MCG, with the bounce at 7:35 PM (AEDT)
- Collingwood predicted to win against Port Adelaide, covering 8.5 point line as favorites.
- Pies won Inside 50 battle last week with new recruit Harry Perryman performing well.
- Key players to watch: Brody Mihocek for Collingwood and Jason Horne-Francis for Port Adelaide.
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13 Mar 2025Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL Tips - Bulldogs to take a bite out of new look Kangas
- Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne Kangaroos expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 1 AFL game
- The game will be played at Marvel Stadium, with the bounce at 7:35 PM (AEDT)
- Western Bulldogs favored to win against North Melbourne Kangaroos in AFL 2025 Round 1.
- Bulldogs on a 7-game winning streak, with recent wins by over 40 points.
- North Melbourne struggles in defense; expect Bulldogs to cover the line.
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13 Mar 2025Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions Tips - Lions take another swipe at the Swans
- Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 1 AFL game
- The game will be played at SCG, with the bounce at 4:15 PM (AEDT)
- Brisbane maintains a consistent lineup from last year's Premiership win and aims for a third consecutive Grand Final appearance.
- Sydney Swans face challenges with a long injury list, rely on strong backline work to counter Brisbane's forward pressure.
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13 Mar 2025Geelong Cats vs Fremantle Dockers Tips - Underdogs frighten the Cats
- Geelong Cats vs Fremantle Dockers expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 1 AFL game
- The game will be played at GMHBA Stadium, with the bounce at 1:20 PM
- What impact will Baily Smith have at Geelong?
- Caleb Serong expected to have an influential role for Freo.
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13 Mar 2025Hawthorn vs Essendon Tips - Hawks to continue perfect start to 2025
- Hawthorn aims to build on a strong start with a win over Essendon in Round 1.
- Essendon boasts early season form but faces multiple injury concerns.
- Hawthorn is favored due to recent excellent form and success at the MCG.
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11 Mar 2025Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Tips - Blues hand the young cubs a lesson
- Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 1 AFL game
- The game will be played at MCG, with the bounce at 7:30 PM (AEDT)
- Tigers are in rebuilding mode with a youthful squad averaging 23.9 years.
- Brodie Kemp anticipated to perform strongly in Charlie Curnow's absence.
