Carlton vs Geelong Prediction
Form lines have flipped since these two last met. Carlton are 15th on the ladder and now run into a…
By Ben Harris 25 May 2026AFL Round 12 – Tips, predictions & best bets
AFL Round 12 is a split round, with seven matches as four clubs take their bye. The model’s most confident play is Sydney, tipped to bury Richmond by 61 at the SCG, while West Coast v Essendon and the Western Bulldogs v Collingwood clash both shape as one-kick games. Below you will find our tips, predictions and best bets for every Round 12 match, with the recommended play for each ready to take to your preferred AFL betting site.
AFL Tips
| Match | Our Tip | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| St Kilda vs Hawthorn |  | 6 pts |
| Carlton vs Geelong |  | 37 pts |
| Sydney vs Richmond |  | 61 pts |
| Brisbane vs Fremantle |  | 19 pts |
| Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood |  | 1 pt |
| Melbourne vs GWS |  | 21 pts |
| West Coast vs Essendon |  | 4 pts |
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AFL Round 12 Predictions
By Ben Harris 25 May 2026
Brisbane vs Fremantle Prediction
Fremantle have rolled into Round 12 on five straight wins and they top the ladder. But they travel 3,600 kilometres…
By Ben Harris 25 May 2026
Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Prediction
Marvel on Saturday night, two mid-table sides, but the model has Bulldogs by 1 against a market that's stretched the…
By Ben Harris 25 May 2026
Melbourne vs GWS Prediction
The Demons take their show to TIO Traeger Park for a Sunday afternoon clash with GWS, who travel 3,148 kilometres…
By Ben Harris 25 May 2026
West Coast vs Essendon Prediction
Essendon have dropped 5 in a row. West Coast have lost 3 of their last 4. The Eagles are home…
By Ben Harris 25 May 2026
Sydney vs Richmond Prediction
It does not get more lopsided than this. Sydney sit second on the ladder at 9 wins and 2 losses,…
By Ben Harris 25 May 2026
St Kilda vs Hawthorn Prediction
Hawks travel across to Marvel as solid 12-and-a-half point favourites and the model agrees they get the win, just not…
By Ben Harris 25 May 2026AFL Round 12 Best Bets
Every Round 12 best bet from our prediction posts, in one list. Each pick is the model’s highest-value play for that match.
- St Kilda vs Hawthorn · St Kilda Saints +12.5 @ $1.90
- Carlton vs Geelong · Geelong Cats -23.5 @ $1.90
- Sydney vs Richmond · Sydney Swans -60.5 @ $1.90
- Brisbane vs Fremantle · Brisbane Lions -6.5 @ $1.90
- Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood · Collingwood Magpies +6.5 @ $1.90
- Melbourne vs GWS · Melbourne Demons -5.5 @ $1.90
- West Coast vs Essendon · Essendon Bombers +11.5 @ $1.90
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