AFL Expert Tips and Predictions for Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 17, 2026, 7:22AM | Published: Aug 16, 2026, 11:24AM
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Gain an edge in AFL tipping competitions with the help of our data-driven AFL expert tips for Round 24 of the 2026 AFL season, the result of simulating each AFL match-up thousands of times.
As we approach the final rounds of the 2026 AFL season, these expert tips have become even more important. Make the most of the below Round 24 AFL tips to give yourself a chance of securing the best possible finish in this year's footy tipping.
AFL Round 24 Expert Tips 2026
AFL fans have nine games to look forward to this week, starting with Collingwood vs Brisbane on Friday and ending with Melbourne vs Bulldogs on Saturday.
These AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by independent data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 24 2026 a go-to resource for AFL tipsters.
AFL Tips Round 24 2026: Who Will Win
Listed below are our predictions for every AFL clash in Round 24, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Collingwood vs Brisbane
Round 24 action kicks off with Collingwood facing Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Our AFL model projects Brisbane as having a 64% chance of winning, while Collingwood has a 36% projected win chance.
Collingwood vs Brisbane is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, August 21 at 7:40pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Geelong vs Richmond
In Saturday night's game between Geelong and Richmond, the Cats are the more likely winners, with our predictive model projecting a 98% chance for Geelong. Richmond, on the other hand, has a 2% chance of winning.
Geelong vs Richmond is at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, August 22 at 7:45pm.
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St Kilda vs Gold Coast
We are tipping St Kilda to win its game against Gold Coast this week, with our powerful AFL model projecting a 62% win probability for the Saints. Gold Coast has a 38% chance of winning.
St Kilda vs Gold Coast is at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, August 20 at 7:30pm.
Carlton vs Fremantle
With a win probability of 61%, our tip for this game is Fremantle, while its opponent, Carlton, has a projected win chance of 39%.
Carlton vs Fremantle is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, August 22 at 1:15pm.
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Adelaide vs GWS
The Crows have a 76% chance of winning on Saturday night, compared to GWS' 24% chance of victory. This makes Adelaide the team to tip at Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide vs GWS is at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, August 22 at 8:10pm.
Essendon vs Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide is favoured to win its Round 24 game, with our model giving them a 66% chance, while Essendon enters the weekend with a 34% chance of winning at Marvel Stadium.
Essendon vs Port Adelaide is at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, August 23 at 12:20pm.
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Sydney vs North Melbourne
According to our predictive analytics model, Sydney is the team to beat in this game, with the Swans' win probability at 83%. North Melbourne, on the other hand, has a 17% chance of winning.
Sydney vs North Melbourne is at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 23 at 3:20pm.
West Coast vs Hawthorn
We are tipping the Hawks in this match, with Hawthorn given an 86% chance of winning, while West Coast has a 14% win probability.
West Coast vs Hawthorn is at Optus Stadium on Sunday, August 23 at 7:20pm.
Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs
The last game of Round 24 sees Melbourne take on the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
We are tipping Melbourne with a win probability of 69%, while the Western Bulldogs are projected to have a win chance of 31%.
Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, August 22 at 4:15pm.
AFL Tipping Round 24 2026: Who to Tip
- Brisbane
- Geelong
- St Kilda
- Fremantle
- Adelaide
- Port Adelaide
- Sydney
- Hawthorn
- Melbourne
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AFL Round 24 Games to Tip On
- Collingwood Magpies vs Brisbane Lions
- Geelong Cats vs Richmond Tigers
- St Kilda Saints vs Gold Coast Suns
- Carlton Blues vs Fremantle Dockers
- Adelaide Crows vs GWS Giants
- Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power
- Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
- West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks
- Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs
The AFL footy tips Round 24 2026 and probabilities in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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