Round 1 of the 2025 AFLW season kicks off on Thursday night with a double-header, and it’s Carlton vs Collingwood which gets us underway before we head out west for the Eagles vs Suns. Friday night footy sees the Swans take on the Tigers, while there are three games on Saturday and another three on Sunday to close out the weekend.
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2025 AFLW Round 1 Betting Tips
Carlton vs Collingwood
Thursday 7:15pm AEST, IKON Park
The 2025 AFLW season will commence with a fierce Thursday night blockbuster as arch-rivals Carlton and Collingwood clash at Ikon Park, and we're predicted a little bit of an upset in the opening match.
The stakes are elevated, reigniting a feud that saw the Blues end a five-game losing streak to the Magpies with a memorable 32-28 victory last season. Carlton, having finished 14th with four wins, will be determined to build on that and push towards finals. Despite a 10-point preseason loss to Richmond, they possess a promising young list eager to make its mark.
Conversely, Collingwood is on a path to redemption. An injury-ravaged 2024 campaign resulted in a last-place finish with only a single win. The significant silver lining was securing generational talent Ash Centra with the number one draft pick. After a dominant preseason win against Port Adelaide, a team that went deep in the finals last season, the rejuvenated Magpies will unveil Centra in one of the competition’s most anticipated debuts. While Carlton will be a tough team to crack at home, Collingwood's fresh start and elite new addition should provide the edge required to reclaim bragging rights.
Collingwood to Win
$2.34 (2 Units)
West Coast vs Gold Coast
Thursday 9:15pm AEST, Mineral Resources Park
The second act of Thursday night's AFLW double-header sees the West Coast Eagles host the Gold Coast Suns in a clash between two teams on different trajectories.
The Suns are desperate to rebound after a difficult 2024 season saw them slide from a finals finish in 2023 to second-last on the ladder. While a kinder fixture should help them bounce back, they enter Round 1 battling significant injuries to key personnel.
In contrast, the Eagles are a team on the rise, aiming for a maiden finals berth after a competitive four-win season. Their preseason draw against the similarly-placed Bulldogs shows they're ready to build on that momentum. West Coast’s charge is led by superstar Ella Roberts, a genuine smokey for the league’s best and fairest award.
With the Suns undermanned and the Eagles brimming with confidence, this is a prime opportunity for West Coast. Expect them to start their season perfectly and cover the -3.5 point spread.
West Coast -3.5
$1.92 (1.5 Units)
Sydney vs Richmond
Friday 6:15pm AEST, North Sydney Oval
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Geelong vs North Melbourne
Saturday 3:35pm AEST, GMHBA Stadium
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GWS vs Essendon
Saturday 5:35pm AEST, Corroboree Group Oval Manuka
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Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne
Saturday 7:35pm AEST, Mission Whitten Oval
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Brisbane vs Hawthorn
Sunday 12:40pm AEST, Brighton Homes Arena
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St Kilda vs Adelaide
Sunday 2:10pm AEST, RSEA Park
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Port Adelaide vs Fremantle
Sunday 4:10pm AEST, Alberton Oval
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