We’re getting to the business end of the 2025 AFLW season with Round 9 now upon us. The round gets underway on Friday night with an important clash between the Bulldogs and the Bombers at Whitten Oval. Super Saturday follows with a huge five-match slate, before the round concludes on Sunday with a three-match slate.
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2025 AFLW Round 9 Betting Tips
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon
Friday 7:15pm AEDT, Mission Whitten Oval
A compelling clash looms in Round 9 as the Western Bulldogs host Essendon, with both bottom-half sides looking to close their seasons strongly. On the ladder, the Bombers (3-5) hold a slight edge over the Dogs (2-6) and recent results suggest a tight battle is at hand. While finals are out of reach, this match presents a crucial opportunity for both clubs to build momentum and prove their progress across the challenging campaign, making for an intense cross-town rivalry battle.
The recent form line for the Bulldogs is particularly volatile; they followed a massive 57-point demolition of Collingwood with a 19-point loss to Port Adelaide, showing their high ceiling but also a propensity to fade. Essendon, meanwhile, delivered a solid, competitive effort in their 14-point loss to flag-contender Melbourne last week. This fluctuating and competitive form makes the contest a genuine 50/50 proposition, which is why the Dogs are solid value for punters at their $2.30 price point. Expect a tight, hard-fought affair at Whitten Oval.
Western Bulldogs to Win
$2.30 (1.5 Units)
Adelaide vs West Coast
Saturday 1:05pm AEDT, Norwood Oval
The opening game of Super Saturday sees Adelaide host West Coast in a pivotal Round 9 clash between two sides sitting at 5-3. Despite sharing identical records, the Crows have endured a far tougher draw, facing several of the competition’s top contenders across the first eight rounds. Their brand of contested, high-pressure footy has generally held up well, but a shock loss to Richmond last week has left them searching for a statement performance to reaffirm their top-four credentials.
West Coast, meanwhile, continue to impress in their most consistent AFLW campaign to date, sitting inside the top eight thanks to a well-structured defensive setup and improved ball movement. However, the Crows’ experience and physical edge, combined with the motivation to respond after last week’s slip, should prove decisive. Expect Adelaide to dominate around the contest and reassert their authority, covering the -14.5 line with a strong home win.
Adelaide –14.5
$1.88 (1 Unit)
Geelong vs GWS
Saturday 3:05pm AEDT, GMHBA Stadium
Geelong will be desperate to bounce back when they host GWS in Round 9 after suffering an 18-point defeat to Carlton at home last week. The Cats sit 10th on the ladder at 3-5 and find themselves under pressure to keep their slim finals hopes alive. Their ball movement and ability to convert inside 50s have been inconsistent in recent weeks, and they’ll be looking for a more complete four-quarter performance to reassert control on their home deck.
The Giants, currently 15th at 2-6, have shown glimpses of improvement despite last week’s 14-point loss to St Kilda. They’ve been competitive in stretches, particularly through the middle, where their pressure game has troubled opponents. If they can replicate that intensity and limit Geelong’s scoring opportunities, they’re well placed to keep things tighter than the market suggests. The Cats should respond with a win, but GWS look capable of covering the +31.5 spread.
Hawthorn vs Gold Coast
Saturday 3:05pm AEDT, Kinetic Stadium
Hawthorn sit third on the ladder at 7-1 and continue to impress in what’s been a strong AFLW campaign. Their game style has been built around structure and composure, though most of their victories have been narrow, including a 15-point win over Fremantle last week. The Hawks have shown the ability to close out tight contests but haven’t often blown sides away, relying instead on consistent pressure and disciplined defending to grind out results.
Gold Coast, on the other hand, are last at 1-7 and have been well beaten in most of their outings this season. The Suns have struggled to contain opposition scoring and have lacked cohesion in attack, making this a daunting task on the road. Still, Hawthorn’s tendency to win close may keep the margin from blowing out completely. It’s a tough line to call, but leaning towards the Suns to cover the +40.5 spread seems more reasonable.
Gold Coast +40.5
$1.88 (1.5 Units)
Brisbane vs Port Adelaide
Saturday 5:05pm AEDT, Brighton Homes Arena
Brisbane return home for Round 9 full of confidence after demolishing the Suns by 68 points last week, a result that lifted them to fifth on the ladder at 5-3. The Lions looked back to their best with their trademark pressure and contested dominance, which allowed them to control territory and pile on scoreboard pressure. With finals approaching, they’ll be eager to maintain that intensity and consolidate their top-six position with another strong showing at home.
Port Adelaide, meanwhile, kept their season alive with a crucial win over the Western Bulldogs to move to 3-5 and 11th on the ladder. The Power showed glimpses of the form that took them to a preliminary final last year and have already proven capable of challenging top teams, highlighted by their earlier victory over second-placed Melbourne. Brisbane should get the win, but Port’s competitiveness and improved structure make them good value to cover the +22.5 spread.
Port Adelaide +22.5
$1.88 (2 Units)
Richmond vs North Melbourne
Saturday 7:15pm AEDT, IKON Park
Richmond finally broke through for their first win of the season last week, pulling off a stunning upset over Adelaide to lift themselves off the bottom of the ladder. The Tigers brought immense pressure around the ball and defended with real grit, showing the kind of effort that had been missing in earlier rounds. While their season remains a struggle at 1-7, that victory should give them a confidence boost heading into this daunting clash against the competition’s top side.
North Melbourne continue to set the standard in the AFLW, remaining undefeated across both this season and last. Their balance between attack and defence is unmatched, consistently overwhelming opponents with precision and control. The Roos are heavy favourites for a reason, but the +58.5 line for Richmond feels sizeable. If the Tigers can replicate their intensity and commitment from last week, they should be competitive enough to cover the big spread.
Richmond +58.5
$1.82 (1.5 Units)
Sydney vs Carlton
Sunday 1:05pm AEDT, Henson Park
Sydney host Carlton in what shapes as one of the standout matchups of Round 9. The Swans sit 9th at 4-4 after a promising start to the year has given way to some inconsistent form in recent weeks. Despite that, they’ve shown flashes of their best footy with their pace and forward pressure, particularly at home where their intensity tends to lift. With finals hopes hanging in the balance, this looms as a crucial test of their resilience and ability to respond under pressure.
Carlton, meanwhile, have been the surprise packet of the season, sitting 4th at 6-2 after a strong win over Geelong last week. The Blues have found a winning formula through efficient ball use and disciplined defence, making them one of the toughest sides to break down. However, Sydney’s desperation and home-ground advantage could prove telling. In a tight contest, the Swans look capable of edging out the Blues as narrow favourites.
Sydney to Win
$1.70 (1.5 Units)
St Kilda vs Collingwood
Sunday 3:05pm AEDT, RSEA Park
St Kilda will be looking to consolidate their spot inside the top eight when they host Collingwood in Round 9. The Saints produced a strong all-round performance last week, defeating GWS by 14 points to move to 5-3 and reclaim a finals position. Their pressure around the ball and ability to convert scoring chances have been key strengths, and with plenty still to play for, they’ll be eager to build on that momentum at home. This shapes as a pivotal clash for their finals push.
Collingwood, meanwhile, continue to struggle for consistency and sit 16th on the ladder at 2-6 after being outplayed by West Coast last week. The Magpies have found it difficult to sustain pressure for four quarters and have lacked efficiency going forward, which could again prove costly. St Kilda’s balanced structure and superior form should shine through, and they look well placed to record a comfortable win and cover the -12.5 spread.
St Kilda –12.5
$1.88 (2 Units)
Fremantle vs Melbourne
Sunday 5:05pm AEDT, Fremantle Oval
Fremantle close out Round 9 when they host Melbourne in Perth, looking to restore some pride in what’s been a disappointing campaign. The Dockers sit 13th on the ladder at 3-5 and will miss finals, having struggled to find consistency across four quarters. Last week’s 15-point loss to Hawthorn summed up their season — competitive in patches but unable to capitalise on momentum. At home, they’ll aim to bring their trademark pressure and make the Demons earn every possession.
Melbourne, on the other hand, have been one of the league’s standout teams in 2025, sitting second at 7-1 after a composed 14-point win over Essendon last week. The Demons’ balance, depth and polish have been key strengths, and their ability to control the tempo of games continues to separate them from most sides. Fremantle should battle hard early, but Melbourne’s class should prevail comfortably. Take the Demons to cover the -18.5 spread.
Melbourne –18.5
$1.88 (1 Unit)
