TipBetPro Tips

Amongst a host of expected one-sided encounters, TipBetPro see two upsets (going off current odds) in Round 8 of action.

The first upset is the blockbuster to start off the round where the Cats are on fire and should have too many guns for the Crows. Adelaide fans will hate this but the difference in the teams looks to be Patrick Dangerfield which gives Geelong a commanding midfield advantage that we expect to convert into an overwhelming inside 50 advantage to the Cats. With Josh Jenkins, Eddie Betts and Taylor Walker - the Crows do have the more potent forward line once it gets in there but weight of opportunity should see Geelong home and our model has a 60% confidence of a Cats victory.

For our second upset we turn our attention once again to the Blues who have won 3 in a row and we think are a great chance of making it 4 in a row against a flaky (albeit improving) Port Adelaide side. The Blues are at home, virtually at full fitness, are in good form with their defence in particular holding up well and have an in-form midfield (how good is Patrick Cripps!). With Robbie Gray still missing from Port, the Blues midfield will be well placed to once again take advantage of what should be a ruck dominance over a Power side likely to once again turn to an under-sized Jackson Trengove to do the majority of their ruckwork. The big doubt on the Blues is that their forward line is still rated by TipBetPro as the worst in the AFL. However, the likes of Liam Jones and Levi Casboult have shown improved form in recent weeks (albeit from a low base) and Bryce Gibbs looks threatening forward of centre and we think the Blues have enough talent to kick a winning score at home to sneak away with the win.


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