April 14th 2026, 10:00am, By: Jake Smit
Round 6 in the 2026 AFL season is another nine-match round and it's filled with rivalry matches! Action kicks off at the MCG on Thursday night with Carlton taking on Collingwood in an important battle. Friday night footy first heads to the Cattery where Geelong will host the Western Bulldogs, while the later game will be the Battle of the Bridge clash between the Swans and the Giants. Saturday action in Round 6 sees three matches play out back to back, before we get another Sunday triple-header which concludes with the Western Derby between the Eagles and the Dockers.
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.
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!
19 May 2026
Wednesday midweek thoroughbred racing will be held at five venues around the country. Our focus will be on Caulfield Heath, Warwick Farm and Belmont. Here are our best bets for Wednesday’s horse racing!
15 May 2026
Horse Racing returns to Flemington on Saturday in the state of Victoria and the highlight is the annual Andrew Ramsden which will be run over 2800m. The winner of the race gets a gold ticket into the 3200m Melbourne Cup.
Scone hosts a 10-race card with the Denises Joy Stakes, Ortensia Stakes, Dark Jewel Classic and Luskin Star Stakes as the key feature races for the card which round things out from race 7 to 10.
12 May 2026
There is plenty of midweek thoroughbred racing around the country on Wednesday with Bendigo hosting the Victorian meeting and Randwick-Kensington being the venue for New South Wales. Here are our best bets for Wednesday.
8 May 2026
Morphettville hosts a nine-race program on Saturday with The Sportsbet Goodwood Group 1 being the feature race on the day. Coming up in Race 8 and run over 1200m, there are a number of very high quality horses in the field.
Caulfield will host Saturday racing this week in the state of Victoria and despite the meeting being just a fair one, there are still plenty of winners to be found. Catch our best bets for the day here!
Gosford hosts a 10-race card with the Takeover target Stakes, Steinbok The Coast Qlty and Gosford Gold Cup as the three listed races to feature on the card. We bring you our three best bets for the day below!
6 May 2026
Day three of the famous Warrnambool Carnival will see the running of the Grand Annual Steeplechase and the Warrnambool Cup. The track is rated as Heavy and gallopers will start the first of 10 races at 11:15am (AEST).
5 May 2026
Warwick Farm is the racetrack for Wednesday’s midweek thoroughbred action in New South Wales. Seven races are scheduled with the rail out +5m from the 1000m to the winning post, and +3m for the remainder.
Midweek racing sees us focus on the middle day of the Warrnambool Racing Club May Carnival as punters focus on the Wangoom and the Galleywood. We bring you our three best bets for the day!
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!
20 May 2026
Round 11 in the AFL begins on Thursday night with Hawthorn taking on Adelaide in Tasmania. The Hawks will be looking to bounce back from a poor showing against the Demons, while the Crows are coming off arguably their best performance of the season.
18 May 2026
All eyes will be on Scott Pendlebury on Saturday as he breaks the AFL Games Played record when the Magpies take on the Eagles as one of four matches for the day. Catch our best bets for all Round 11 matches here!
16 May 2026
To close out AFL Round 10 we have a Sunday night fixture that pits the West Coast Eagles up against GWS Giants at Optus Stadium.
Marvel Stadium hosts an intriguing clash on Sunday as St Kilda look to keep their season alive against an improving Richmond outfit that is beginning to show genuine signs of growth despite sitting near the bottom of the ladder.
Sunday afternoon shapes as a fascinating clash between a Fremantle side that suddenly looks every bit a genuine premiership contender and an Essendon outfit still searching for consistency despite showing patches of improvement over the last month.
Saturday’s triple head for AFL Round 10 concludes at Marvel Stadium with a matchup between Carlton and the Western Bulldogs. Of course, this is the first game post-Voss for the Blues, so it’ll be interesting to see what they can dish up.
One of the most interesting matches of Round 10 takes place in the Saturday twilight timeslot as Hawthorn and Melbourne go head to head. It’s a battle between fourth and seventh in a crucial game for both clubs!
A big clash at the Adelaide Oval kicks off Saturday football as Adelaide take on North Melbourne. It’s a crucial game for both teams with Adelaide pushing for the top six and the Roos looking to push into the Wildcard positions!
14 May 2026
The second game in the AFL on Friday night will be played in Darwin as the Gold Coast Suns host Port Adelaide. The Suns have proven to be almost unbeatable up north and will be heavy favourites to secure the four points once again, although the Power will certainly have other ideas.
We have another double-header on our hands in AFL Round 10, with the first cab off the rank being Sydney vs Collingwood at the SCG. The Swans are red-hot at the moment and will go into this clash as the clear favourites against the Magpies who will be without Scott Pendlebury.
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.
With State of Origin on the horizon, the NRL has a reduced number of fixtures this weekend but that is unlikely to decrease the exciting action which should follow on from NRL Magic Round. The opening match this weekend heads down to Canberra as the Raiders host the Dolphins.
Magic Round finishes with the biggest spread I can remember seeing in an NRL game, as the Panthers face the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium. Penrith are sitting around -27.5, and as ridiculous as that number looks at first glance.
Sunday afternoon at Suncorp Stadium gives us one of the best matchups of Magic Round, as the Warriors face the Broncos in a game that looks far closer on reputation than it does on current availability.
NRL Magic Round offers a Super Sunday this week as the action-packed rugby league festival continues at Suncorp Stadium. The opening game on this day has the Titans up against the Knights!
The concluding game of NRL Super Saturday this Magic Round is an intriguing clash between the Eels and Storm. With both victorious last week, they will take plenty of confidence into this game.
Saturday evening at Suncorp Stadium brings together the Roosters and Cowboys in a Magic Round clash where the market has landed heavily on the Chooks. Check out our preview and NRL betting tips here!
The Magin Round edition of NRL Super Saturday begins at 3pm in the afternoon with the Tigers up against the Sea Eagles. With both teams on the same competition points, separated on the ladder only by points difference, there is everything to play for.
Friday Night Football in Magic Round gives us a fascinating night cap at Suncorp Stadium, as the Rabbitohs face the Dolphins in a matchup where the market appears to be leaning slightly too far toward recent results.
Magic Round is back, and the action begins on Friday evening with the Sharks against the Bulldogs. With plenty to play for, each team will want to be at their best and this sets the stage for an exciting match for any NRL fan to witness.
13 May 2026
Magic Round is BACK! The 2026 instalment promises to be yet another success as all NRL games in Round 11 will take place at Suncorp Stadium from Friday onwards. We take you through the weekend and bring you our Magic Round multis!
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 Western Conference Finals shift into high gear this Thursday (AEST) as the Oklahoma City Thunder look to bounce back from a stunning series opener. Catch our full preview and best bet here!
The Eastern Conference Finals commence this Wednesday (AEST) with a heavyweight clash at Madison Square Garden. The top-seeded New York Knicks look to assert their dominance early on home court as they host a resilient Cleveland Cavaliers squad.
The Western Conference Finals kick off this Tuesday (AEST) with a highly anticipated Game 1 showdown between two elite Western powerhouses. The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder look to establish early dominance on their home floor as they welcome a battle-tested San Antonio Spurs squad.
17 May 2026
After three wins apiece, the all-important Game 7 will be played between the Cavaliers and Pistons on Monday (AEST), as the winner books an Eastern Conference Finals spot. Tip off will be shortly after 10am. Here is our best bet for the game!
A pair of NBA Semifinals Game 6 matchups will tip off on Saturday morning (AEST). Starting in the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers will try to send the Pistons packing, followed by the Spurs looking to advance by eliminating the Timberwolves.
The Eastern Conference Semifinals have returned to a deadlock as the series shifts back to Detroit for a critical Game 5. After Cleveland successfully defended their home court to level the series at 2-2, the top-seeded Pistons must now leverage their regular-season dominance to regain control.
The Western Conference Semifinals have transitioned into a three-game sprint with the series locked at 2-2. As the action shifts back to San Antonio for a pivotal Game 5, the Timberwolves look to carry their momentum into a hostile Frost Bank Center.
11 May 2026
Two more games in the NBA on Tuesday as the Playoffs continue to heat up. First up it's the Cavaliers looking to even the series at 2-2 when they host the Pistons, followed by the Thunder looking to complete the sweep against the Lakers.
10 May 2026
The NBA Conference Semi-finals continue this Monday (AEST) with pivotal Game 4 matchups on the agenda. Following crucial away victories in Game 3, the visiting teams look to extend their series advantages and push their opponents to the brink.
9 May 2026
The NBA Playoffs continue on Sunday with another double-header for fans and punters to dive into. First up it's Game 3 between the Pistons and Cavaliers, followed by Game 3 of the Thunders vs Lakers series.
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