June 14th 2026, 10:00am, By: Jake Smit
The bye rounds continue in the AFL with Round 15 offering us seven matches spread over the four days of the footy weekend. The round kicks off on Thursday night with an absolute blockbuster between Fremantle and Geelong at Optus Stadium, while Friday night footy is also a juicy matchup with Gold Coast hosting Hawthorn at PFS. Super Saturday in Round 15 will feature three matches back-to-back with the Crows vs Demons match being the highlight. Finally, the round comes to a close with a double-header on Sunday witht he Saints vs Bulldogs rounding it out.
As always, Before You Bet will be providing betting tips for EVERY game in the 2026 AFL season. The links below take you directly to our game previews, or you can also head to our AFL Tips page where you will find all of our content for season 2026!
Based on the South-West coast of Victoria, Jake has been an avid sports fanatic since he could walk. Aussie Rules, basketball, and soccer are his main three loves, but he's also got a soft spot for countless other sports.
Besides being a major contributor to our sports and fantasy content since 2017, Jake is our Content Manager & Editor and helps to plan and coordinate our team of writers every week. He's also one of the unlucky ones that is a keen Port Adelaide and Phoenix Suns fan, so go easy on him.
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26 Jun 2026
Caulfield is the venue for Saturday Racing in the city of Melbourne this weekend and the two year olds start us off at 11:50am (AEST). It’s just a fair program but there are still winners to be found!
Eagle Farm hosts the second to last weekend of the Queensland carnival and the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara is the standout feature of the meeting but is accompanied by 3 x listed races and 2 x group 3s.
23 Jun 2026
There will be five horse racing meetings on Wednesday as midweek action is held across five states. We will be targeting Warwick Farm and Pinjarra Scarpside. Check out our four best bets for the midweek gallops action!
19 Jun 2026
Ipswich hosts the Listed TAB Ipswich Cup in Race 7 and is accompanied by a further two listed races in Race 8 and 9 to close things out. Shannon Buckley has done the form to bring you his three best bets for day!
Flemington is the venue for Saturday racing this week and a nine race program awaits punters. It's just a moderate program on offer but winners are still to be found and with the track back to Soft, it gives those horses that don’t like bog tracks a winning hope.
16 Jun 2026
A total of four horse racing meetings will be held on Wednesday. Our attention will be on Canterbury, Caulfield-Heath, and Belmont. Here’s our four best bets for Wednesday’s midweek metropolitan action.
12 Jun 2026
Sandown Hillside will host a nine race program on Saturday with the first race starting at 11:55am (AEST). The two year olds start us off but we will bet on races later in the program. Catch our best bets for the day here!
It’s time for the G1 JJ Atkins and Stradbroke at Eagle Farm as the winter carnival continues with a further 3 x Group 2s, Group 3 and 3 x Listed races to fill the card. Check out our best bets here!
9 Jun 2026
Thoroughbred racing will be held at five venues on Wednesday. We are tackling Randwick-Kensington, Sale, and Doomben, as we have four best bets for Wednesday’s horse racing action.
5 Jun 2026
Flemington hosts racing this Saturday and it's a pretty good program too with the first of 9 races getting underway at 11:55am (AEST). The Flemington Community Plate and the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour races look to be the best two races of the day.
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Showdown 60 takes centre stage on Saturday night at Adelaide Oval, with the stakes as high as ever despite the two clubs heading in very different directions. Check out our preview and betting tips for the clash here
The traditional rivals meet under lights at the MCG on Saturday night, with Collingwood desperately needing a win to keep their finals hopes alive, while Richmond continue their rebuilding season with a young and injury-hit list. Check out our preview and tips for the clash here
Carlton continue their charge towards the wildcard positions when they host West Coast on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles will be looking for their fifth win of the season after some narrow losses in their last two games, can they claim an upset win on the road?
25 Jun 2026
Friday night footy for AFL Round 16 heads to the home of footy for a matchup between Hawthorn and GWS. The Hawks have been the far more reliable team this season and will deservedly start as the clear favourites to get the job done on their home deck.
24 Jun 2026
Round 16 in the AFL is the last of the bye rounds, and it kicks off on Thursday night with an absolute blockbuster clash between Brisbane and Sydney at the Gabba. Catch our full betting preview for the match here!
22 Jun 2026
Round 16 of the 2026 AFL season is the last of the bye rounds! There are seven matches on the schedule with the first being a Thursday night clash between Brisbane and Sydney. We bring you our best bets for all Round 16 matches here!
20 Jun 2026
Round 15 action continues on Sunday afternoon with St Kilda taking on the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium in what shapes as a crucial clash for both sides' finals aspirations. Check out our preview and betting tips for the clash here
First up in the Sunday double-header for AFL Round 15 we have a matchup between two rebuilding sides, as the Tigers host the Kangaroos at the MCG. For North Melbourne, it’s an important game as they hunt a Wildcard spot.
Super Saturday in AFL Round 15 comes to a close with what’s expected to be a competitive match at the MCG between Collingwood and Port Adelaide. Neither club has had the season they would’ve desired, so this is a big opportunity!
ENGIE Stadium hosts a fascinating Round 15 clash on Saturday afternoon as two sides firmly in the finals conversation look to continue their recent strong form. Check out our preview and betting tips for Giants vs Blues here
The third round of the group stage continues on Saturday, and the mathematical permutations across Groups G, H, and I are completely dictating how these matches will be played. Catch our full betting breakdown for the day here!
The final round of the group stage continues this Friday, bringing high-stakes football across a massive six-game schedule. We take you through our best bets for all fixtures as well as our daily multi.
The Socceroos face a defining moment in their 2026 World Cup campaign as they head into their final Group D match against Paraguay. We preview the blockbuster clash and bring you our best bet here!
The high-stakes third round of the group stage is officially here, bringing a massive six-game schedule to kick off the final qualification push. We take you through each match and bring you our best bets and daily multi!
We have another massive slate of World Cup action this Wednesday as Groups K and L look to wrap up the second round of group fixtures. We bring you our best bets and daily multi for Wednesday right here!
Matchday two assignments come thick and fast this Tuesday (AEST) as Groups I and J take centre stage. There are four more fixtures to dissect and we have you covered with our best bets for each of them here!
21 Jun 2026
The second round of the group stages wraps up this Monday with a massive four-match schedule. We have Spain taking on Saudi Arabia, Belgium squaring off against Iran, Uruguay facing Cape Verde, and New Zealand battling Egypt.
The second round of the 2026 World Cup group stages continues this Sunday (AEST) with another crucial four-game schedule. We take you through all four fixtures and bring you our best bets and daily multi!
18 Jun 2026
We are keeping the momentum rolling into Saturday (AEST) as the second round of the group stages serves up another fascinating four-game slate. We take you through our best bets for all four matches here!
Following their monumental upset over Turkey, the Socceroos face an entirely different beast in their second Group D fixture. Australia travels to the hostile environment of Seattle Stadium to take on tournament co-hosts, the United States.
NRL tips for every match of the 2026 NRL season. The National Rugby League is the biggest rugby league competition in Australia and we have previews and NRL betting tips for every game, for both the mens and womens competitions, plus best bets for special events like the State of Origin.
27 Jun 2026
Sunday afternoon at GIO Stadium gives us a bottom-of-the-table clash between the Raiders and Dragons, and it is not exactly a game I’m keen to get heavily involved in. Check out our analysis and top tips here.
The concluding game on NRL Super Saturday delivers a heated rivalry between the Sea Eagles and Storm. Known for the bitter history between them, neither team will want to give their opponents an edge.
Saturday evening at Queensland Country Bank Stadium gives us a matchup where the side market looks pretty close to right, but the game shape still offers a betting angle. The Panthers are sitting around -12.5, and that is almost exactly where I make it.
NRL Super Saturday begins with a blockbuster contest in Brisbane between the Dolphins and Warriors. A traditional top-of-the-table clash with the NRL Finals on the horizon sets the stage for an epic contest.
Friday Night Football at Suncorp Stadium gives us a fascinating market ratings spot, as the Brisbane Broncos host the Sydney Roosters in a matchup where reputation and reality still feel too far apart.
There are two great NRL games on Friday night with the first taking place in Queensland as the Titans host the Bulldogs. Both returned to form last week and with the NRL Finals fast approaching, each will want to continue their winning momentum.
A complete round of NRL returns this weekend with the opening fixture taking place on Thursday in Sydney. This is the last audition for a spot in the decider for State of Origin and as the Finals approach, teams will be preparing themselves for a shot at extending their season.
Sunday evening at Allianz Stadium closes the round with one of the toughest games to handicap. We bring you our comprehensive Roosters vs Sharks preview and betting tips right here!
Sunday afternoon at AAMI Park gives us a desperate matchup between the Storm and Raiders, and the best angle sits with the total. The number is around 50.5, but I make this closer to 42.5, and the likely game script points heavily toward a grind.
NRL Super Sunday is back this week with 3 huge matches. The opening game to start the afternoon heads to Christchurch with the Warriors hosting the Cowboys. A high-quality contest is expected also in a crucial game for the chances of both teams moving forward.
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