March 15th 2026, 6:02pm, By: Jake Smit
Round 2 of the 2026 AFL season rolls around with seven matches scheduled across four days. It's also the first of the early bye rounds, with four teams having an early rest.
Action gets underway on Thursday night with a blockbuster between the Hawks and the Swans at the MCG, while Friday night footy is just as good with the Crows and the Bulldogs locking horns. Super Saturday includes three matches across the day, and a double-header wraps up the round on Sunday.
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!
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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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NBA betting is very popular in Australia and we have free NBA betting tips all season long with our best NBA tips for the biggest games every week, along with coverage of the NBA Finals.
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23 Oct 2026
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The NBL is the largest basketball competition in Australia with a rich history of developing the country's best basketball talent. The NBL has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years and we have NBL tips and betting previews for every match of every round for you right here.
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