Adelaide Crows v Carlton Blues (Thursday Night)

A cracking match to start off the inaugural gather round.  The big news during the week was that Harry McKay had his one match suspension over turned by the tribunal and is free to play.  The Blues also get Sam Walsh back for the first time this season – a significant in.  On the other hand they have a significant out in Sam Docherty who is a key cog in their defence – he sets them up across half back & I think they will really miss his on field leadership.  The Crows are on a roll.  They have won their last two and will be keen to make a statement against the second placed Blues.  They have omitted Ned McHenry who received 5 coaches votes last week which is an indication of their current strength.  I think there is a strong case to be made that the Crows should be favourite here and I’m keen to back them.

Suggested Bet – Adelaide Win

Fremantle Dockers v Gold Coast Suns (Friday Afternoon)

Two clubs who have been well and truly under the pump this week.  The Gold Coast were very poor after quarter time against the Saints last Saturday night and need to respond.  The Dockers have one win which came against an injury savaged West Coast and will be desperate to notch up a second win to keep the wolves at bay – at least temporarily.  I’m surprised to see that most of the early money appears to have been for Fremantle.  I think the Gold Coast, whilst inconsistent, have shown more signs of life than Fremantle in 2023 and are the bet in this game at the current prices.

Suggested Bet – Gold Coast Win

Port Adelaide Power v Western Bulldogs (Saturday Night)

This shapes as a big game for both clubs if they want to challenge for the top four in 2023.  The Doggies squared the ledger at 2-2 last week with a big win over the Tigers at the MCG.  Port Adelaide are also now 2-2 following what could prove a season defining win against the Swans at the SCG.  This shapes as a tight contest which will be fought on the inside and with rain predicted the under total points market looks a solid early play.

Suggested Bet – Total Points Under 153.5

Staking Plan |

Adelaide v Carlton – 1.8 Units Adelaide Win @ $1.98 (Sportsbet)

Fremantle v Gold Coast – 1.5 Units Gold Coast Win @ $2.32 (Sportsbet)

Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs – 1 Unit Total Points UNDER 153.5 Points @ $1.88 (Sportsbet)

Weekly Multi –

2 Units @ $1.98 (TAB)

  • Melbourne (Win)
  • Greater Western Sydney (Win)
  • Geelong (Win)