We have expert betting tips for AFL Round 1o, kicking off tonight with the Carlton Football Club hosting the Sydney Swans. 

Carlton vs Sydney Swans,19:50 Friday

Carlton will host the Sydney Swans on Friday night at Marvel Stadium.

Carlton currently sitting on a 7-2 record and defying odds in season 2022, under new coach Michael Voss. Sydney right below them in 5th on a 6-3 record. It promises plenty.

Sydney have won three of the last five clashes with Carlton.

Carlton proved last week they can win without key forward Harry McKay with their impressive 30-point win over Greater Western Sydney. They will need to find a way to again tonight. But they have plenty of options up forward with Jesse Motlop’s wonderful debut, and will need Charlie Curnow firing. George Hewitt will also be facing his old side for the first time.

Key players include:

Carlton:

• Charlie Curnow
• Patrick Cripps
• Sam Walsh

Sydney:

• Lance Franklin
• Issac Heeney
• Tom Papley

Carlton vs Sydney Swans Prediction:

It seems a fairly even contest. Carlton as mentioned have proven they can win without McKay, they have momentum behind them, they should get the job done over Sydney in a close contest by 10-points.

Carlton vs Swans Betting tip:

Sydney start the slight favourites at $1.75 to Carlton $2.08.

Geelong vs Port Adelaide, 13:45 Saturday

Geelong will host Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday. Port come into this match with a seemingly revitalised season, after losing their openning five games, they have won their last four games in a massive turnaround of form to only just sit outside the top 8.

Port have won three out of the last five clashes with Geelong, most recently defeating them in the qualifying final last year by 43-points. But, none of these wins have come at GMHBA.

The Cats are only sitting on a 5-4 record, with their spot in the 8 very much on the line.

Key players include:

Geelong:

• Jeremy Cameron
• Tom Hawkins
• Patrick Dangerfield.

Port Adelaide:

• Robbie Grey
• Ollie Wines
• Travis Boak

Geelong vs Port Adelaide Prediction:

Geelong by 15-points, but it could be a close contest that could go either way.

Geelong vs Port Adelaide betting tip:

Geelong start as favourites at $1.38 to Port $2.98.

Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast, 13:45 Saturday

The Dogs will host the Suns in an interesting clash with the Suns at MARS stadium.

The Dogs fighting for their spot in the 8 after defeating Collingwood last Friday night.

The Suns have been a bit of a surprise package this year, especially with some of the teams they have beaten in their four wins to this point, such as Carlton, and Fremantle last week.

The Dogs have won four out of the last five clashes with the Gold Coast Suns, including the last three.

Key players include:

Western Bulldogs:

• Aaron Naughton
• Marcus Bontempelli
• Adam Trelore

Gold Coast:

• Mabior Chol
• Ben Ainsworth
• Matt Rowell

Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast prediction:

Dogs by 20-points.

Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast betting tip:

The Dogs start favourites at $1.38 to the Suns $2.98.

North Melbourne vs Melbourne, 16:35 Saturday

North Melbourne will host the nine-game undefeated, top of the table Melbourne on Saturday evening at Marvel Stadium.

Melbourne are the top of the league and the clear favourite to defend their drought breaking premiership, North have only one win on the board.

Melbourne have won three out of the last five clashes with North. There is no question why they are favourites to do so again tomorrow.

Key players include:

North Melbourne:

• Nick Larkey
• Jack Ziebell
• Jason Horne-Francis

Melbourne:

• Max Gawn
• Ben Brown
• Christian Petracca

North Melbourne vs Melbourne betting tip:

Melbourne the hottest of hot favourites start at $1.01 to North Melbourne $17.

Prediction: Melbourne by 80-points.

Adelaide vs St Kilda, Saturday 19:30

Adelaide will host St Kilda on Saturday night at Adelaide Oval.

The Saints looking to continue the form that currently sees them sitting in sixth, at a 6-3 record. Including their impressive come from behind victory over the Cats last week.

Adelaide have had the wood over St Kilda since 2011, with the Saints only win since then against Adelaide coming in round 7 2020.

One would expect the Saints will win tomorrow however.

The key players include:

Adelaide:

• Jordan Dawson
• Taylor Walker
• Josh Rachele

St Kilda:

• Max King
• Paddy Ryder
• Rowan Marshall

Adelaide vs St Kilda Prediction:

St Kilda by 25-points

Adelaide vs St Kilda betting preview:

St Kilda start favourites at $1.39 to Adelaide.

Richmond vs Essendon, Saturday 19:30

Richmond will host Essendon in the Dreamtime match at the MCG. The Tigers looking to make it four wins on the trot and keep their spot in the eight. Essendon sitting on 16th with only two wins from nine games.

Richmond have won every clash against the Bombers since 2014.

Key players include:

Richmond

• Dustin Martin
• Jack Riewoldt
• Tom Lynch

Essendon:

• Peter Wright
• Darcy Parish
• Dyson Heppell

Richmond vs Essendon prediction:

Richmond by 50-points

Richmond vs Essendon betting preview:

Richmond hot favourites start at $1.23 to Essendon $4.05

Greater Western Sydney vs West Coast Eagles, 2:10 Sunday

Greater Western Sydney (GWS) will host the West Coast Eagles (WCE) on Sunday at Giants Stadium. The Giants farewelled coach Leon Cameron last week, with Mark McVeigh to take the reigns as caretaker coach from Sunday.

GWS currently sit 15th on a 2-7 record, facing the bottom placed WCE, with a 1-8 record and coming off many heavy losses this season.

Key players include:

GWS:

• Jesse Hogan
• Toby Greene
• Jake Ricardi

WCE:

• Jack Darling
• Andrew Gaff
• Luke Shuey

Greater Western Sydney vs West Coast Eagles Prediction:

GWS by 20-points

Greater Western Sydney vs West Coast Eagles betting preview:

GWS start hot favourites at $1.10 to WCE $6.50

Hawthorn vs Brisbane,15:20 Sunday

Hawthorn will host the Brisbane Lions on Sunday in Tasmania. The Lions sitting in second with an 8-1 record, taking on Hawthorn who sit in the cellar 13th with a 3-6 record.

Hawthorn have won the last two clashes with the Lions, but Brisbane have still won three out of the last five clashes. We expect Brisbane will bounce back to winning form on Sunday against the Hawks.

Key players include:

Hawthorn:

• James Sicily
• Jacob Koschitzke
• Luke Breust

Brisbane Lions:

• Charlie Cameron
• Lachie Neale 
• Lincoln McCarthy

Hawthorn vs Brisbane prediction:

Brisbane by 33-points

Hawthorn vs Brisbane betting preview

Brisbane start favourites at $1.33 to Hawthorn $3.25

Fremantle vs Collingwood, 5:20 Sunday

Fremantle will host Collingwood at Optus Stadium on Sunday. Fremantle sitting in 3rd with a 7-2 record. Collingwood sitting in 11th with a 4-5 record.

Fremantle have won three out of the last five clashes with Collingwood, including the last three in a row.

Key players include:

Fremantle:

• Michael Walters
• Matt Taberner
• Andrew Brayshaw

Collingwood:

• Mason Cox
• Jamie Elliott
• Scott Pendlebury

Fremantle vs Collingwood Prediction:

Fremantle by 40-points

Fremantle vs Collingwood betting preview:

Fremantle start favourites at $1.25 to Fremantle $3.85