Round 8 of the 2026 AFLW season kicks off on Thursday night with a crucial clash between the Blues and the Hawks, followed by a standalone Friday night fixture between the Tigers and the Cats. The schedule then ramps up across a massive weekend slate headlined by three fierce local rivalries: the QClash, the Showdown, and the Western Derby.
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2026 AFLW Round 8 Betting Tips
Carlton vs Hawthorn
Thursday 7:15pm AEST, IKON Park, Melbourne
Thursday night football heads to Ikon Park for a crucial start to Round 8, with Carlton looking to capitalise on a stumbling Hawthorn outfit. The Blues are travelling beautifully under Mathew Buck and hold a serious psychological edge over the visitors, having ended the Hawks' 2025 campaign at this venue with a dominant 46-point semi-final thrashing.
Daniel Webster's side slipped to a 4-3 record following a heavy 36-point loss to Geelong last week. It was a remarkably flat showing from Hawthorn, coming just one week after they produced a stunning upset to snap North Melbourne's historic 32-game winning streak. While the Hawks will be desperate to respond and celebrate Jasmine Fleming's 50th game, Ikon Park is a venue where they historically struggle. Carlton boasts too much midfield depth and structural discipline for a side battling consistency. Expect the Blues to dictate the tempo and cover the handicap.
Carlton -6.5
$1.87 (1.5 Units)
Richmond vs Geelong
Friday 7:15pm AEST, IKON Park, Melbourne
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GWS vs Essendon
Saturday 1:05pm AEST, Henson Park, Sydney
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Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda
Saturday 3:05pm AEST, Mars Stadium, Ballarat
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Brisbane vs Gold Coast
Saturday 5:05pm AEST, Brighton Homes Arena, Ipswich
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Port Adelaide vs Adelaide
Saturday 7:15pm AEST, Alberton Oval, Adelaide
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North Melbourne vs Sydney
Sunday 1:05pm AEDT, Arden Street Oval, Melbourne
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Collingwood vs Melbourne
Sunday 3:05pm AEDT, Victoria Park, Melbourne
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West Coast vs Fremantle
Sunday 5:05pm AEDT, Sullivan Logistics Stadium, Perth
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