2026 AFL Round 5
2026 AFL Round 5 Tips (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Bets.com.au AFL experts give their predictions and previews for every match of 2026 AFL Round 5.
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10 Apr 2026GWS Giants vs Richmond Tigers AFL Round 5 Tips - Good matchup for the Tigers
- Richmond expected to cover +31.5 spread against GWS Giants.
- Game predicted to stay under 178.5 points total.
- Key players: Tim Taranto for Richmond, Lachie Whitfield for GWS Giants.
- The game will be played at Barossa Park on Sunday, 12th April, with the bounce at 3:15 PM (AEDT)
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10 Apr 2026Sydney Swans vs Gold Coast Suns AFL Round 5 Tips - Swannies in a thriller
- The Swans likely to win narrowly and the match expected to stay under 192.5 points.
- Both teams' halfback lines crucial for controlling possession; watch Noble and Bice for standout performances.
- Gold Coast's poor record in Adelaide could favour the Swans.
- The game will be played at Norwood Oval on Saturday, 11th April, with the bounce at 4:15 PM (AEDT)
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10 Apr 2026Hawthorn Hawks vs Western Bulldogs AFL Round 5 Tips - Hawks to restrict wounded Bulldogs
- The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, 11th April, with the bounce at 7:35 PM (AEDT)
- Can the Bulldogs overcome run of injuries and keep unbeaten start to 2026 intact?
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10 Apr 2026Port Adelaide Power vs St Kilda Saints AFL Round 5 Tips - Nervous Saints to prevail in Gather Round scrap
- The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, 12th April, with the bounce at 7:15 PM (AEDT)
- Both sides have a win-loss record of 2-2- who can advance to 3-2?
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10 Apr 2026Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles AFL Round 5 Tips - Cats to Stretch the Legs at Norwood
- Geelong Cats are favored to win against West Coast Eagles in Round 5 2026.
- Historical data shows Geelong's dominant performance in past matchups.
- Predictions highlight Neale's and McCarthy's potential standout performances.
- The game will be played at Norwood Oval on Sunday, 12th April, with the bounce at 12:30 PM (AEDT)
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09 Apr 2026Essendon Bombers vs Melbourne Demons AFL Round 5 Tips - Dons Not Up to Par
- Melbourne is predicted to win decisively over Essendon in Round 5.
- Essendon shows improvement but needs roster changes to compete at higher levels.
- Bet on Brody Mihocek for 3+ goals and Max Gawn for 20+ disposals.
- The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, 11th April, with the bounce at 1:15 PM (AEDT)
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09 Apr 2026North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Brisbane Lions AFL Round 5 Tips - Can the Kangas match motors with ominous Lions outfit?
- The game will be played at Barossa Park on Saturday, 11th April, with the bounce at 12:35 PM (AEDT)
- Can the young Kangaroos stick with the premiers?
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09 Apr 2026Collingwood Magpies vs Fremantle Dockers AFL Round 5 Tips - Freo flex at Gather round
- Fremantle Dockers expected to secure a strong win over Collingwood.
- Caleb Serong to lead with over 30 disposals in midfield.
- Collingwood faces challenges due to injuries and unsettled form.
- The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Friday, 10th April, with the bounce at 7:40 PM (AEDT)
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09 Apr 2026Adelaide Crows vs Carlton Blues AFL Round 5 Tips - Crows Tipped to Soar Past Blues
- Adelaide Crows are 30.5 pt favorites against a struggling Carlton Blues.
- Crows have historically dominated Carlton, winning 4 consecutive matchups.
- Key players like Josh Rachele and Wayne Milera expected to impact the game.
- The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Thursday, 9th April, with the bounce at 7:40 PM (AEDT)
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08 Apr 2026AFL Round 5 Tips 2026: Jesse’s Predictions & Margins for Gather Round
- True Footy's Just the Tips Round 5
- Adelaide is favoured over Carlton despite close losses.
- Fremantle anticipated to leverage Collingwood's weakened defense.
- Brisbane's depth expected to surpass North Melbourne.
