We’re officially at the business end of the 2024 AFLW season with just two rounds remaining. Round 9 is next on the schedule and it kicks off on Thursday night with the Hawks vs Demons in Cairns. We bring you our preview and best bet for that match plus all other Round 9 matches below!
AFLW Round 9 Betting Tips
Hawthorn vs Melbourne
Thursday 7:45pm AEDT, Cazalys Stadium
After some lacklustre matches to get proceedings underway in recent rounds, we have a cracker on our hands to kick off Round 9 with the Hawks and the Demons set to come together in Cairns.
The Hawks have been the big improvers this season and are now eyeing off a top four finish in what will be their maiden finals berth. They currently sit second on the ladder and are two wins and % ahead of fifth, which means all they need to do is not suffer two blowout losses.
On the flip side, the Demons had a horror start to their campaign after usually being a leading contender in previous years. They were 1-4 at the halfway mark and had just suffered a 65-point defeat against the Bombers, yet here they are at 5-4 just a month later and back in the finals hunt.
With a poor % of just 75.1%, the Demons will likely need to win each of their last two games if they’re to feature in the finals, so clearly this one is a must-win. With that in mind, I expect the Dees to give this everything they have, but to ultimately fall short against the rampaging Hawks.
Hawthorn Win By 1-24
$2.40 (1 Unit)
Adelaide vs North Melbourne
Friday 7:45pm AEDT, Norwood Oval
What a cracking Friday night fixture we have to look forward to in Round 9 with two genuine premiership contenders set to lock horns, with the third-placed Adelaide hosting the first-placed North Melbourne at Norwood Oval.
The Crows look to have rediscovered their form after a mid-season slump, winning each of their last two games by very comfortable margins, albeit against bottom four sides. Star midfielder Ebony Marinoff is putting together arguably the most dominant season we’ve seen in AFLW history. She’s averaging 32 disposals and 12 tackles per contest which is just outrageous stuff in 17-minute quarters.
Meanwhile, the Kangaroos remain undefeated in season 2024 with a draw against the Cats early on in their campaign being their only blemish. The Roos have also won their last three games by 50+ points each, so there’s clearly no signs of slowing down in the pursuit of their first AFLW premiership.
The Kangaroos are clearly the flag favourites but their struggles against the perennial top four in their history is well documented. And on the road against a fellow true contender, I’m expecting them to have to fight all way to the end to pull this one out.
Adelaide +13.5
$1.90 (1 Units)
GWS vs Fremantle
Saturday 2:05pm AEDT, Henson Park
Preview and best bet coming soon.
Gold Coast vs Port Adelaide
Saturday 4:05pm AEDT, People First Stadium
Preview and best bet coming soon.
West Coast vs Geelong
Saturday 6:05pm AEDT, Mineral Resources Park
Preview and best bet coming soon.
Essendon vs Richmond
Saturday 8:15pm AEDT, TIO Stadium
Preview and best bet coming soon.
Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda
Sunday 1:05pm AEDT, Mars Stadium
Preview and best bet coming soon.
Collingwood vs Carlton
Sunday 3:05pm AEDT, Victoria Park
Preview and best bet coming soon.
Brisbane vs Sydney
Sunday 5:05pm AEDT, Brighton Homes Arena
Preview and best bet coming soon.
