2026 AFL Round 9
2026 AFL Round 9 Tips (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Bets.com.au AFL experts give their tips, predictions and previews for every match of AFL Round 9.
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08 May 2026Richmond vs Adelaide Crows AFL Round 9 Tips - Richmond’s joy to be short lived as Crows swoop
- The game will be played at The MCG on Sunday, 10th May, with the bounce at 3:15 PM (AEST)
- Can the Tigers cause an upset?
- Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet
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07 May 2026Gold Coast Suns vs St Kilda AFL Round 9 Tips - Suns too hot to handle in the top-end heat
- The game will be played at TIO Stadium on Saturday, 9th May, with the bounce at 7:10 PM (AEST)
- Can the Saints end the Suns hot streak in Darwin?
- Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet
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07 May 2026North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Sydney Swans AFL Round 9 Tips - Swans Unstoppable
- Sydney Swans tipped to win by 1-39 pts over North Melbourne.
- Game Total expected to go under 193.5 points.
- Key player props: Parker 25+ disposals; Darling, Papley, Lloyd all to kick a goal.
- The game will be played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, 9th May, with the bounce at 1:15 PM (AEDT)
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07 May 2026Geelong Cats vs Collingwood Magpies AFL Round 9 Tips - Cats’ Engine Room to Take Over
- Geelong strongly favoured vs Collingwood, with expert model tipping them by 15.6 pts.
- Key advantage in clearances, shots at goal, and Collingwood's injury list strengthens Geelong’s case.
- Top bets: Geelong -12.5, Shannon Neale 2+ goals, and player disposal props.
- The game will be played at MCG on Saturday, 9th May, with the bounce at 7:35 PM (AEDT)
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07 May 2026Melbourne Demons vs West Coast Eagles AFL Round 9 Tips - 40+ trend continues for Melbourne
- The game will be played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, 10th May, with the bounce at 1:10 PM (AEST)
- Melbourne Demons predicted to cover -42.5 point line vs West Coast.
- West Coast likely to score under 76.5 points and continue defensive struggles.
- Bailey Fritsch expected to kick 3+ goals for Demons.
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07 May 2026GWS Giants vs Essendon Bombers AFL Round 9 Tips - Giant confidence builder
- The game will be played at ENGIE Stadium on Saturday, 9th May, with the bounce at 4:15 PM (AEST)
- GWS likely to dominate and cover the 45.5-point line.
- Essendon’s defence under pressure after conceding big scores.
- Best bets: Giants win, total under 193.5, Hogan and Whitfield to star.
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07 May 2026Port Adelaide Power vs Western Bulldogs AFL Round 9 Tips - Dogs break their losing trend
- The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Friday, 8th May, with the bounce at 8:10 PM (AEST)
- Western Bulldogs are tipped to win and cover against Port Adelaide Power.
- Expect a low-scoring, tightly contested game with under 179.5 total points.
- Top prop bets: Ed Richards 25+ disposals & Mitch Georgiades 3+ goals.
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07 May 2026Brisbane Lions vs Carlton AFL Round 9 Tips - Nightmare to go from bad to worse for Carlton
- The game will be played at The Gabba on Friday, 8th May, with the bounce at 7:20 PM (AEST)
- Same old Carlton or can the Blues sustain a four quarter performance?
- Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet
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06 May 2026Fremantle Dockers vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL Round 9 Tips - Hawks to Break Optus Hoodoo
- The game will be played at Optus Stadium on Thursday 7th May, with the bounce at 8:10pm AEST
- Heavyweight battle between 2nd and 3rd on the AFL ladder
- Nick Watson key for Hawthorn, Hayden Young key for Dockers
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05 May 2026Jesse’s AFL Round 9 Tips 2026: Predictions & Margins for Every Match
- Jesse provides predictions & margins for every AFL Round 9 match.
- Melbourne, GWS, and Adelaide tipped for big wins; Fremantle to edge Hawthorn.
- Round 9 seen as pivotal for finals hopefuls and underperforming teams.
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