August 11th 2025, 2:40pm, By: Jake Smit
AFL Round 23 is the penultimate round of the 2025 AFL season and it gets underway on Friday night with an unusual two-game slate which is headlined by the Dockers vs Lions in Perth. Super Saturday follows with four matches across the day and it's the Crows vs Magpies which will draw the most attention. Finally, AFL Round 23 comes to and end on Sunday with three matches, headlined by the Swans vs Cats at the SCG.
As always, Before You Bet will be providing betting tips for EVERY game in the 2025 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 2025!
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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.
Our team of expert horse racing analysts bring you regular horse racing tips from major horse racing meetings in Australia and internationally. The highlight of the Australian horse racing calendar is the Spring Carnival, featuring the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and, of course, the Melbourne Cup, and we'll be there riding every winner home with you with our free racing tips and best bets. Giddy up!
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Caulfield will host Easter Saturday racing this week in the state of Victoria and it's not a bad program after a successful Australian Cup Day last week. Catch all of our best bets for Saturday at Caulfield here!
Randwick hosts a 10-race card on Saturday with the entire card being filled with Group races, The Country Championship feature kicks off in Race 5 and that is followed by 4 Group ones (Inglis Sires, TJ Smith, Doncaster and the Australian Derby).
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Warwick Farm hosts midweek racing in New South Wales on Wednesday and there are eight races scheduled. Sunny conditions are expected on race day, and we have you covered with our three best bets!
Geelong will host midweek racing in Victoria this week and followers will want a fill up before the Easter long weekend begins. We bring you our three best bets and Quaddie selections below!
27 Mar 2026
Rosehill Gardens hosts a 10-race card this Saturday, March 28th, highlighted by the Vinery Stud Stakes and the Kia Tancred Stakes. Check out our Rosehill racing tips for Saturday's racing here!
26 Mar 2026
The GROUP 1 Australian Cup highlights a great day of racing at Flemington on Saturday with the prestigious race to be run over 2000m. The main race will be Race 8 on the program and will start at 4:15pm (AEDT)!
24 Mar 2026
Randwick-Kensington hosts midweek metro racing in New South Wales on Wednesday with eight races. The first jumps at 1:45pm (AEDT), and we have you covered with our three best bets here!
Sandown Lakeside will host midweek racing in the state of Victoria this week and another Good track will be on offer for horses and connections. We bring you our best bets for the day here!
20 Mar 2026
Caulfield presents William Reid Stakes Day on Saturday as Group 1 action returns for some of the finest sprinters over 1200m. We take you through each race and bring you our best bets right here!
Royal Randwick hosts a 10-race card with 5 x Group one races featuring (Ranvet Stakes, Rosehill Guineas, George Ryder, Golden Slipper and the Galaxy). Check out our tips for the full card here!
For the best AFL tips, stay tuned into Before You Bet as we provide previews and AFL betting tips for every match of every round, as well as coverage of the AFLW Women's competition, AFL premiership odds, Brownlow Medal vote predictions and a rolling Brownlow Medal leaderboard. If you love AFL football as much as us, then you'll enjoy following our AFL betting tips!
4 Apr 2026
Melbourne return to the MCG in Round 4 riding early-season momentum, but face a significant step up in class against an undefeated Gold Coast side that has taken the competition by storm.
Easter Saturday in the AFL includes a double-header which concludes with a matchup between the in-form West Coast Eagles and the Sydney Swans. Check out our full betting preview right here!
Round 4 shapes as a crucial early-season test for both Richmond and Port Adelaide, with the Power desperate to steady their campaign and the Tigers searching for consistency from a young and developing list.
2 Apr 2026
Good Friday footy action continues with a high-quality matchup between the Crows and the Dockers. Both clubs are expected to be competing for a top 6 spot this season, which makes this clash all the more important.
Good Friday in the 2026 AFL season includes a double-header which kicks off with the traditional clash between North Melbourne and Carlton at Marvel Stadium. We bring you our best bets for the match here!
1 Apr 2026
Round 4 in the AFL begins with a blockbuster in Queensland on Thursday night with Brisbane set to host Collingwood at the Gabba. We bring you our full preview and betting tips for the match right here!
30 Mar 2026
AFL Round 4 includes eight fixtures across five days as part of the big Easter weekend footy extravaganza. There are some massive matchups among them, and we have you covered with our best bets!
28 Mar 2026
Round 3 concludes at the MCG as Carlton and Melbourne go head to head on Sunday afternoon. These two sides have had plenty of close clashes in recent seasons, so we should be in for a thrilling clash!
Port Adelaide return to Adelaide Oval in Round 3 looking to build on last week’s dominant performance as they host West Coast in a matchup that, on paper, leans heavily in their favour. Check out our full betting preview!
Two of the league’s most disappointing clubs of the past decade come together in the Saturday night fixture in AFL Round 3, with Essendon and North Melbourne facing off at Marvel Stadium.
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.
Saturday night NRL action heads to the Gold Coast, where the Titans host the Broncos in a matchup that carries far more betting clarity than most games on this round’s slate. We break it all down here!
There are only two games on NRL Super Saturday but that doesn’t mean the night will be any less important. The opening game of the night has the Dragons hosting the Cowboys in a must-win match for both teams.
Friday Night Football delivers one of the marquee matchups of the NRL season, as the Penrith Panthers host the Melbourne Storm at CommBank Stadium in a clash that carries genuine premiership implications.
You may need to change Good Friday to Great Friday this weekend as the NRL action promises to be electric. The opening match will take place in Sydney as the traditional fixture between the Rabbitohs and Bulldogs takes centre stage.
NRL Round 5 is back on Thursday night and the opening match of a bumper weekend of rugby league action will take place in Queensland as the Dolphins host the Sea Eagles. Catch our full preview and betting tips here!
Sunday NRL action concludes at Cbus Super Stadium with a matchup that already carries genuine wooden spoon implications, as the Gold Coast Titans host the St George Illawarra Dragons!
Sunday afternoon football in NRL Round 4 takes us to the nation’s capital, where the Canberra Raiders host the Cronulla Sharks in a matchup shaped by urgency, recent history and subtle betting market intrigue.
The concluding game on NRL Super Saturday heads to Townsville as the Cowboys host the Storm. Always a spirited contest played in front of vocal home fans, this game promises to be an exciting contest.
Saturday evening NRL delivers one of the most compelling matchups in Round 4, as the Penrith Panthers host the Parramatta Eels in a Western Sydney Derby that consistently plays tighter than market expectations. Here's our preview!
NRL Super Saturday again promises to be another great event jam-packed with exhilarating rugby league action. The opening game this week heads to Sydney as the Bulldogs host the Knights.
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.
The NBA regular season is in the final stretch and there are six games slated for Friday, April 3, 2026 (AEDT). Two games tip off at 10am, including the Timberwolves at Pistons matchup. Check out our best bets here!
The NBA rolls into April with a fresh midweek slate for us Aussies on Wednesday April 1, 2026 (AEDT). Games kick off from 10am, so I’ve locked in three matchups that stand out for real value on the day!
25 Mar 2026
The NBA is less than a month away from the Play-In tournament and Playoffs, as Thursday, March 26 (AEDT), sees a massive slate of 12 games. Here are our three best bets for Thursday’s NBA games.
23 Mar 2026
The NBA is charging towards the playoffs and Tuesday March 24, 2026 (AEDT) gives Aussie fans an early start with games tipping off from 10:10am. We bring you our best bets for the day here!
19 Mar 2026
The NBA regular season continues Friday, March 20, 2026 (AEDT) with eight games scheduled. A pair of games tip off at 10:10am. Some highlights include the Lakers at Heat and Suns at Spurs matchups. Check out our three best bets for Friday’s games!
17 Mar 2026
The NBA season is heating up nicely as we head into the business end, and Wednesday March 18, 2026 (AEDT) serves up another cracking early card perfect for Aussie morning viewers and punters.
12 Mar 2026
The NBA regular season rolls on with nine games scheduled for Friday, March 13 (AEDT). The first games tip off at 10:10am and we will be covering a couple of heavy-hitting matchups with the Nuggets at Spurs followed by the Celtics at Thunder.
10 Mar 2026
It's another huge slate in the NBA this Thursday as we come closer to the end of the regular season. As always, we've taken a look at all the markets and provided our three best bets for the day!
5 Mar 2026
The NBA continues Friday, March 6, with nine games scheduled, as the first batch of games tip off around 11:10am AEDT. Some highlight matchups include the Pistons at Spurs and the Lakers at Nuggets.
2 Mar 2026
The NBA rolls on with a nice early slate for us Aussies on Wednesday, March 4. Tips start around 10:10 am, so here are three games that look like good value based on the lines, form, home/road splits!
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