Round 9 of the 2026 AFLW season will span over three days with action kicking off with a standalone game on Friday night between the Bulldogs and the Bombers. Super Saturday follows with a huge five-match slate, while the round comes to an end on Sunday with a triple-header.
We bring you our best bets for all nine AFLW Round 9 matches below and if you’re keen to follow our tips, then consider joining Dabble!
2026 AFLW Round 9 Betting Tips
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon
Friday 7:15pm AEDT, Mission Whitten Oval, Melbourne
The Bulldogs are rolling along nicely at 6-2, and their defensive work in recent weeks has been the real takeaway. Restricting St Kilda to a single behind in a 31-1 win in Ballarat showed just how hard Tam Hyett's side is to score against right now. Coupled with earlier victories over Port Adelaide and Fremantle, the Dogs are playing with a level of structure and composure that puts them firmly in the upper bracket this season.
Essendon finally broke their duck last week with an eight-point win over GWS at Henson Park, working hard to overturn a half-time. While getting that first win takes a bit of pressure off, travelling to Footscray to face a settled Bulldogs lineup is a completely different proposition. Expect the Bombers to compete hard early, but the Dogs' extra midfield depth and backline stability should see them pull away as the game wears on.
Western Bulldogs -24.5
$1.90 (1 Unit)
St Kilda vs Collingwood
Saturday 1:05pm AEDT, RSEA Park, Melbourne
Preview and best bet coming soon.
Port Adelaide vs West Coast
Saturday 3:05pm AEDT, Alberton Oval, Adelaide
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Geelong vs GWS
Saturday 5:05pm AEDT, GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
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Richmond vs Adelaide
Saturday 7:15pm AEDT, IKON Park, Melbourne
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Gold Coast vs Melbourne
Saturday 8:15pm AEDT, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
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North Melbourne vs Fremantle
Sunday 12:35pm AEDT, Arden Street Oval, Melbourne
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Hawthorn vs Brisbane
Sunday 1:05pm AEDT, Kennedy Community Centre, Melbourne
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Sydney vs Carlton
Sunday 3:05pm AEDT, Henson Park, Sydney
Preview and best bet coming soon.
