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.
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24 Apr 2026
Randwick hosts an 8-race card on Saturday with the BM100 First Australian Imperial Force handicap over 1500m in Race 7 as the key race. Shannon Buckley has done the form to bring you his best bets for day.
Flemington will host ANZAC DAY Saturday racing this week with a competitive eight race program on offer for punters. After a warm week the track will remain a Good4 and the first race starts at 1pm (AEST).
Morphettville hosts a nine-race program on Saturday as the Robert Sangster Stakes and Australasian Oaks will be run at Group 1 level. There is plenty of quality support races at Group level as South Australia showcases some of its best racing.
21 Apr 2026
Canterbury Park hosts an eight-race card on Wednesday with the action getting underway at 12:50pm (AEST). Three maidens start the program and the track is currently a Good 4. Check out our best bets here!
Geelong will host midweek thoroughbred racing this week in Victoria and gallopers will be provided a Good track for racing. WIth little to no rain around this week the tracks have dried out a little which will suit horses that like running on top of the ground.
17 Apr 2026
Ascot hosts a 10 race card with the Karrakatta Plate / Quokka Day / Joey as the marquee sprint races of the Autumn. We have you covered with our best bets for the key races at Ascot on Saturday right here!
Mornington Cup Day awaits punters and connections on Saturday as the Peninsula hosts one of the most popular country cups in the state. Check out our free tips for the day right here!
Randwick hosts a 10-race card on Saturday with the Moet & Chandon Champagne Stakes (GROUP 1) and the Schweppes All Aged Stakes (GROUP 1) as the two standout feature races!
14 Apr 2026
Sandown Lakeside hosts an eight race program on Wednesday with the first race starting at 1pm (AEST). The three year olds start us off but I have left that race alone and concentrated on three races later in the program.
Warwick Farm hosts an 8-race card for this midweek meeting and the card features 3 x Maidens, 2 x BM72s and 3 x BM78s. Shannon Buckley has done the form to bring you his three best bets for day from Warwick Farm this Wednesday.
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!
25 Apr 2026
Super Saturday on Anzac Day concludes out west with a matchup between Fremantle and Carlton at Optus Stadium. The Dockers have been red-hot with five straight wins while the Blues have only the solitary win to their name so far this campaign.
Third up in the four-game slate in the AFL for Anzac Day is a fixture between Port Adelaide and Geelong at Adelaide Oval. We take a look at all the key areas of the matchup and bring you our best bets here!
The biggest game of the home & away season takes place on Saturday afternoon as Essendon and Collingwood meet in the traditional Anzac Day clash. Can the Bombers continue their improvement and cause an upset? Or will the Pies get the job done?
Hawthorn and Gold Coast collide in a genuine heavyweight clash on Saturday, with both sides firmly entrenched inside the top four and building strong early-season cases as contenders. Check out our preview and tips here!
23 Apr 2026
AFL Round 7 continues on Friday night with a battle between Richmond and Melbourne at the MCG. As always, we bring you our full preview and expert tips for the Tigers vs Demons for free right here!
22 Apr 2026
AFL Round 7 begins on Thursday night with the Bulldogs vs Swans. The Bulldogs have had a horror run with injuries and will be without a whole host of stars, while the Swans are currently flying high at the top of the ladder
18 Apr 2026
We're back to the regular nine-match weekend in Round 7 of the 2026 AFL season, with single games on both Thursday and Friday, followed by four matches on Super Saturday and a triple-header on Sunday.
AFL Round 6 concludes with West Coast and Fremantle at Optus Stadium. The Dockers will come into the Western Derby as the heavy favourites, although the Eagles have proven they can cause an upset when everything clicks.
The MCG sets the stage for a fascinating Round 6 clash as Melbourne look to steady their season against a Brisbane outfit that’s quietly shifting back into premiership mode. Check out our preview and betting tips for the clash here
Sunday’s slate begins with Richmond looking for their first win of the season when they take on North Melbourne. For the Kangaroos, this is a huge opportunity for them to stay ahead of the ledger and continue their strong start to the season.
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.
The final game on NRL Super Saturday heads to Melbourne as the Storm host the Rabbitohs. It’s unfamiliar territory on the competition ladder; the Storm will be as desperate as every to rectify their current form.
Saturday’s sandwich game takes us to Wellington, where the Warriors are taking a home match to Sky Stadium and facing a Dolphins side that still looks vulnerable whenever the game gets fast and wide.
NRL Super Saturday begins later this week with the traditional ANZAC Day clash between the Dragons and Roosters opening proceedings. Check out our full betting preview for the match right here!
Friday night at Suncorp gives us one of the more interesting betting puzzles of the round, with Brisbane hosting Canterbury in a game where the market is naturally torn between current form and personnel stress.
Friday night NRL action begins in Townsville this weekend with an intriguing contest between the Cowboys and Sharks. Before You Bet is here to guide you through with a comprehensive look at the game ahead.
NRL action begins this weekend with an exciting fixture in Sydney as the Tigers host the Raiders. There is everything to play for as these two sides currently experience vastly different levels of success.
The late Sunday game at CommBank is one of the trickier market reads of the round because the spread has already taken a decent Bulldogs haircut. Find out where we stand with the markets here!
Sunday afternoon at Allianz Stadium gives us one of those classic “good side versus wounded side” setups that often end up cleaner than the market wants them to be. Check out our full Roosters vs Knights betting tips here!
NRL Super Saturday concludes in Sydney’s west this week with a blockbuster match between the Tigers and Broncos. We bring you our full free preview and betting tips for the clash right here!
Saturday evening at Accor Stadium is not the glamour matchup of the round, but from a punting angle it is one of the cleaner setups on the board. Check out our full Rabbitohs vs Dragons betting tips here!
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 Playoffs rolls on with three pivotal Game 3 matchups on Saturday. The first game is the Celtics at 76ers which tips off at 9:10am (AEST), followed by the Lakers at Rockets which begins at 10:10am, and concludes with the Spurs at Trail Blazers starting at 12:40pm.
The NBA Playoffs continue on Friday with three crucial Game 3 matchups. The first tips off at 9:10am AEST as the Hawks host the Knicks. The Cavaliers at Raptors follows at 10:10am, and finally the Nuggets at Timberwolves is scheduled for 11:40am.
The NBA Playoffs move into a crucial Game 2 phase this Thursday as the top seeds face very different realities. Here, we take you through our best bets for both of Thursday’s Game 2’s!
The NBA Playoffs shift into high gear on Wednesday with three more Game 2s. After the home teams delivered dominant or gritty Game 1 wins, the visitors have major adjustments to make if they want to avoid falling into 0-2 holes.
20 Apr 2026
The NBA Playoffs continue on Tuesday with three Game 2s as teams look to even their series or take a commanding 2-0 lead. We bring you our best bets for the three games in Tuesday's slate right here!
19 Apr 2026
The NBA Playoffs continue early Monday morning (AEST) with four more Round 1 games to look forward to. These include Game 1s for the 76ers at Celtics series, Suns at Thunder, Magic at Pistons, and Trail Blazers at Spurs.
The NBA Playoffs begin early Sunday morning (AEST) and include four Round 1 games to look forward to. These include Game 1s for the Raptors at Cavaliers series, Timberwolves at Nuggets, Hawks at Knicks, and Rockets at Lakers.
The NBA regular season has concluded, which means it’s time for the Play-In Tournament! Action will take place from Tuesday through to Saturday as we lock in the final few spots in the playoffs.
12 Apr 2026
The NBA regular season reaches its final day on Monday where we have a stacked slate to enjoy. Being the final day, there are plenty of important games on the schedule. We bring you our best bets for Monday here!
9 Apr 2026
The NBA regular season is almost over as six games will be played on Friday, April 10, 2026 (AEDT). A pair of games tip off at 9:10am with the highlight matchup being the Celtics at Knicks which begins around 9:40am.
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