AFL Round 23 – Tips and Preview

Overview

The AFL will enter Round 23 this week, headlined by the Friday night clash between the Fremantle Dockers and Adelaide Crows.

August 14, 2026 8:10 pm @ Optus Stadium

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FREMANTLE$1.30
H2H
ADELAIDE$3.57
-21.5$1.85
Line
21.5$1.95
Over 170.5$1.91
Total Score
Under 170.5$1.91
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Dockers – B: B.Cox, A.Pearce – C, H.Chapman HB: J.Clark, L.Ryan, K.Worner C: M.Johnson, A.Brayshaw, M.Frederick HF: S.Bolton, I.Dudley, S.Switkowski F: P.Voss, J.Amiss, J.Treacy FOLL: L.Jackson, C.Serong, H.Young I/C: M.Cox, C.Scerri, N.Erasmus, N.O’Driscoll, O.McDonald EMG: J.McVee, T.Murray, T.Whan

Crows – B: J.Borlase, J.Worrell, M.Michalanney HB: I.Cumming, M.Keane, B.Cook C: J.Peatling, J.Dawson – C, C.Ah Chee HF: L.Nankervis, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele F: H.Hall-Kahan, D.Fogarty, D.Curtin FOLL: L.McAndrew, I.Rankine, J.Soligo I/C: R.Laird, B.Keays, Z.Taylor, S.Berry, T.Murray EMG: B.Dowling, C.Jones, T.Walker

What We Like

Matt Johnson has been getting forward in his last two games, kicking a snag in each, so he should be the favourite to snag another six-pointer this week.

Any Time Goal Scorer Matthew Johnson $3.70

Final Thought

The Dockers haven’t lost much lately but have responded well, covering in six straight after a loss. During this they have covered the line in seven of the last nine matches.

Line (21.5) Fremantle -21.5 $1.85

August 15, 2026 12:35 pm @ MCG

RICHMOND colors
RICHMOND$3.44
H2H
ST KILDA$1.31
20.5$1.92
Line
-20.5$1.88
Over 167.5$1.88
Total Score
Under 167.5$1.88
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Tigers – B: N.Broad, B.Miller, K.Annand HB: T.Brown, S.Banks, N.Vlastuin C: P.Retschko, T.Taranto, J.Clarke HF: S.Campbell, S.Green, H.Ralphsmith F: T.Lynch, S.Lalor, M.Lefau FOLL: T.Nankervis – C, J.Ross, D.Prestia I/C: J.Short, S.Grlj, T.Hotton, L.Trainor, H.Armstrong EMG: M.Rioli, S.Ryan, T.Sonsie

Saints – B: J.Silvagni, C.Wilkie – C, L.O’Connell HB: A.Hastie, M.Windhager, L.Stocker C: D.Wilson, M.Owens, H.Boxshall HF: R.Byrnes, J.Higgins, B.Hill F: C.Sharman, R.Marshall, D.Butler FOLL: T.De Koning, J.Macrae, M.Hall I/C: T.Travaglia, M.Phillipou, A.Tauru, H.Garcia, C.Lake EMG: L.Ryan, C.Banfield, A.Caminiti

What We Like

The Tigers need Tom Lynch to step up and take control. He didn’t give a goal last week, which isn’t good enough from their top goal scorer, but he could bounce back with a big effort.

To Score 2 or More Goals Tom Lynch $1.74

Final Thought

With nothing to lose, and with St Kilda playing with pressure, the Richmond Tigers could potentially strike.

Match Result Richmond $3.44

August 15, 2026 3:45 pm @ Marvel Stadium

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NORTH MELBOURNE$3.10
H2H
GEELONG$1.36
19.5$1.90
Line
-19.5$1.90
Over 183.5$1.86
Total Score
Under 183.5$1.86
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Kangaroos – B: A.Corr, C.Comben, L.Parker HB: R.Hardeman, C.Daniel, C.McKercher C: F.O’Sullivan, L.Davies-Uniacke, D.Stephens HF: C.Spargo, C.Trembath, J.Simpkin F: C.Zurhaar, N.Larkey – C, P.Curtis FOLL: T.Xerri, G.Wardlaw, H.Sheezel I/C: W.Dawson, G.Logue, J.Darling, T.Blamires, Z.Banch EMG: B.Scott, J.Goater, M.Whitlock

Cats – B: T.Stewart, C.O’Sullivan, L.Humphries HB: Z.Guthrie, J.Henry, T.Bruhn C: O.Dempsey, B.Smith, M.Blicavs HF: G.Miers, O.Henry, B.Close F: P.Dangerfield – C, S.Neale, J.Polkinghorne FOLL: M.Edwards, T.Atkins, O.Mullin I/C: J.Clark, M.O’Connor, J.Worpel, O.Wiltshire, S.Mannagh EMG: J.Martin, M.Knevitt, R.Stanley

What We Like

Oliver Henry has been in superb form for the Cats with 13 goals in his last four matches, so expect this to continue this weekend.

To Score 3 or More Goals Oliver Henry $2.95

Final Thought

Paul Curtis has been a standout player for North Melbourne, scoring 14 goals from his last five games and given them a much-needed offensive injection.

To Score 3 or More Goals Paul Curtis $2.70

August 15, 2026 4:15 pm @ Gabba

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BRISBANE$1.18
H2H
GOLD COAST$4.90
-32.5$1.90
Line
32.5$1.90
Over 191.5$1.91
Total Score
Under 191.5$1.91
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Lions – B: N.Answerth, H.Andrews – C, R.Lester HB: D.Wilmot, D.Gardiner, D.Zorko C: J.Berry, W.Ashcroft, Z.Bailey HF: C.Cameron, L.Morris, O.Allen F: E.Hipwood, C.Rayner, K.Lohmann FOLL: D.Fort, J.Dunkley, L.Neale I/C: S.Draper, J.Fletcher, L.Ashcroft, D.Annable, C.McKenna EMG: L.McCarthy, Z.Zakostelsky, J.Tunstill

Suns – B: M.Andrew, S.Collins, B.Uwland HB: D.Rioli, W.Powell, J.Noble C: S.Clohesy, N.Anderson – C, B.Addinsall HF: C.Petracca, B.Humphrey, L.Gulbin F: L.Lombard, J.Walter, B.King FOLL: N.Moyle, M.Rowell, T.Miller I/C: C.Ballard, J.Jeffrey, E.Read, B.Long, J.Rogers EMG: N.Holman, J.Witts, J.Murray

What We Like

Will Ashcroft is having a strong season and is coming off consecutive matches where he has kicked two goals – he also has seven from his last five matches.

To Score 2 or More Goals Will Ashcroft $5.10

Final Thought

Charlie Cameron kicked three goals against Hawthorn last week, which was his second third-or-more goal game in the last three games.

To Score 3 or More Goals Charlie Cameron $2.55

August 15, 2026 7:40 pm @ MCG

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HAWTHORN$1.34
H2H
COLLINGWOOD$3.29
-19.5$1.90
Line
19.5$1.90
Over 174.5$1.88
Total Score
Under 174.5$1.88
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Hawks – B: J.Sicily – C, T.Barrass, B.Hardwick HB: J.Impey, B.Macdonald, J.Battle C: H.Morrison, W.Day, M.D’Ambrosio HF: D.Moore, M.Chol, M.Beattie F: N.Watson, M.Lewis, J.Gunston FOLL: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, C.Mackenzie I/C: J.Weddle, J.Ginnivan, J.Ward, C.Macdonald, K.Amon EMG: N.Reeves, F.Maginness, S.Butler

Magpies – B: L.Puncher, B.Frampton, N.Howes HB: I.Quaynor, D.Houston, S.Swadling C: S.Sidebottom, E.Allan, J.Crisp HF: B.McCreery, A.Anderson, L.Schultz F: D.McStay, T.Membrey, C.West FOLL: D.Cameron, J.De Goey, N.Daicos – C I/C: J.Daicos, S.Pendlebury, W.Hayes, N.Long, R.Steele EMG: L.Sullivan, J.Buller, H.Harrison

What We Like

Hawks forward Jack Gunston has been solid all season, scoring 16 kicking in their last five matches.

To Score 3 or More Goals Jack Gunston $1.58

Final Thought

Hawthorn’s momentum came to a crashing halt when losing by 67 points to Brisbane last week, but they have been a good team at bouncing back all season and will need to do so before the start of the finals.

Match Result Hawthorn $1.34

August 15, 2026 8:10 pm @ Adelaide Oval

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PORT ADELAIDE$4.10
H2H
MELBOURNE$1.24
27.5$1.89
Line
-27.5$1.91
Over 181.5$1.87
Total Score
Under 181.5$1.87
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Power – B: J.Lai, H.Ramm, M.Bergman HB: B.O’Brien, A.Aliir, L.Jones C: J.Wehr, J.Horne-Francis, J.Burgoyne HF: X.Bamert, T.Marshall, J.Richards F: C.Durdin, M.Georgiades, J.Whitlock FOLL: J.Sweet, O.Wines, W.Drew – C I/C: T.Anastasopoulos, M.Zadow, A.Van Wyk, J.Berry, D.Visentini EMG: J.Mead, W.Lorenz, X.Walsh

Demons – B: J.Bowey, J.Lever, D.Turner HB: C.Salem, T.McDonald, C.Jiath C: H.Sharp, T.Sparrow, H.Langford HF: K.Pickett, M.Jefferson, E.Langdon F: K.Tholstrup, J.van Rooyen, K.Chandler FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Steele, C.Windsor I/C: B.Laurie, T.Rivers, B.Fritsch, H.Petty, J.Fitzgerald EMG: X.Taylor, M.Heath, P.Cross

What We Like

Bayley Fritsch has been a consistent player for Melbourne recently and has 12 goals from his last five matches.

To Score 2 or More Goals Bayley Fritsch $1.58

Final Thought

It’s hard to bet on teams like Port Adelaide at this stage of the season, so the easy bet is Melbourne who have won four of their last five matches.

Match Result Melbourne Demons $1.24

August 16, 2026 1:40 pm @ ENGIE Stadium

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GWS GIANTS$1.15
H2H
WEST COAST$5.50
-32.5$1.90
Line
32.5$1.90
Over 166.5$1.88
Total Score
Under 166.5$1.88
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Giants – B: J.Fonti, S.Taylor, C.Idun HB: L.Whitfield, H.Himmelberg, L.Ash C: R.Angwin, C.Oliver, H.Thomas HF: S.Coniglio, M.Gruzewski, T.Bedford F: J.Stringer, A.Cadman, C.Brown FOLL: N.Madden, T.Greene – C, H.Rowston I/C: J.Delana, J.Riccardi, C.Angove, R.Hamilton, T.McMullin, J.Ough, C.Stone, K.Briggs

Eagles – B: B.Starcevich, R.Bazzo, B.Hough HB: L.Baker, T.Young, M.Herbert C: W.Duursma, E.Yeo, L.Duggan – C HF: T.Gross, J.Shanahan, J.Graham F: M.Murdock, J.Waterman, C.Duff-Tytler FOLL: B.Williams, H.Reid, T.Kelly I/C: J.Lindsay, T.McCarthy, M.Flynn, B.Allan, T.Cole, J.Williams, H.Davis, H.Schoenberg

What We Like

Teams like West Coast can finish the season well to give their fans hope for next season, and we have seen slight improvement from the Eagles in 2026, so don’t be surprised if they are able to cause an upset.

Match Result West Coast Eagles $5.50

Final Thought

Jake Waterman has been a shining light for the Eagles and has kicked 11 goals from his four matches.

To Score 3 or More Goals Jake Waterman $2.50

August 16, 2026 3:15 pm @ Marvel Stadium

WESTERN BULLDOGS colors
WESTERN BULLDOGS$3.90
H2H
CARLTON$1.26
24.5$1.91
Line
-24.5$1.89
Over 174.5$1.90
Total Score
Under 174.5$1.90
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Bulldogs – B: M.Sellwood, B.Khamis, L.Carmichael HB: L.Bramble, J.O’Donnell, B.Williams C: S.Davidson, J.Freijah, C.Hynes HF: C.Weightman, L.Emmett, A.Jones F: J.Dolan, A.Naughton – C, J.Croft FOLL: R.Lobb, R.Sanders, E.Richards I/C: O.Baker, J.Busslinger, L.Jaques, L.Kennedy, M.Kennedy, T.Liberatore, L.McNeil, R.West

Blues – B: L.Cowan, J.Weitering, B.Wilson HB: M.McGovern, H.Dean, O.Florent C: M.Cottrell, P.Cripps – C, A.Cerra HF: T.Byrne, H.McKay, B.Ainsworth F: C.Lord, B.Kemp, F.Evans FOLL: M.Pittonet, G.Hewett, S.Walsh I/C: N.Haynes, J.Smith, L.Young, J.Ison, W.Hayward, J.Boyd, W.Derksen, B.Acres

What We Like

No Marcus Bontempelli means the Bulldogs will need another member of their midfield to step up in his place and really deliver when it comes to controlling possession and racking up the disposals.

110+ Fantasy Points Ed Richards $1.60

Final Thought

Heading into the second last round of the season, it’s hard to imagine the Carlton Blues losing as they prepare for September football and they will look to head into that month with great form under their belt.

Match Result Carlton $1.26

August 16, 2026 4:40 pm @ MCG

SYDNEY colors
SYDNEY$15.00
H2H
ESSENDON$1.02
61.5$1.89
Line
-61.5$1.91
Over 184.5$1.89
Total Score
Under 184.5$1.89
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Swans – B: C.Mills – C, T.McCartin, D.Rampe HB: N.Blakey, R.Bice, J.Hamling C: M.Roberts, E.Gulden, J.Serong HF: J.Lloyd, L.McDonald, B.Campbell F: T.Papley, C.Curnow, J.Jordon FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, Ch.Warner I/C: H.Kyle, S.Wicks, B.Cootee, H.McLean, J.Dattoli, W.Green, C.Cleary, A.Sheldrick

Bombers – B: A.McGrath – C, Z.Reid, M.Redman HB: J.Prior, A.Roberts, J.Artemis C: M.Kondogiannis, W.Setterfield, A.Clarke HF: J.Caldwell, N.Caddy, A.Day-Wicks F: I.Kako, P.Wright, K.Langford FOLL: V.Visentini, Z.Merrett, D.Sharp I/C: J.Farrow, E.Tsatas, A.Perkins, H.Jones, N.Bryan, H.El Achkar, R.Unwin, L.Blakiston

What We Like

While Jake Lloyd isn’t a prolific scorer, he has six goals from his last five games, and given how poorly Essendon’s defence has played, he could take advantage with another big effort.

To Score 2 or More Goals Jake Lloyd $6.00

Final Thought

Charlie Curnow continues to deliver for Sydney, and he’s likely to kick 3 or more goals given he has kicked 12 in his last three matches.

To Score 3 or More Goals Charlie Curnow $1.37