Round 18, 2024 AFL Predictions Friday, August 2, 2024 Melbourne Demons vs. Geelong Cats (MCG) Melbourne has dominated the Cats in recent clashes, but Geelong’s newfound form makes this an intriguing contest. Prediction: Geelong by 15 points. Saturday, August 3, 2024 West Coast Eagles vs. Port Adelaide Power (Optus Stadium) Both teams are struggling, but Port Adelaide has the experience and firepower to win a low-scoring affair. Prediction: Port Adelaide by 10 points. Sydney Swans vs. Adelaide Crows (SCG) The Swans are flying high, while the Crows are spiraling downward. Sydney should continue their momentum at home. Prediction: Sydney by 25 points. Fremantle Dockers vs. Richmond Tigers (Marvel Stadium) An intriguing clash between two teams with contrasting styles. Fremantle’s young guns should outclass Richmond’s aging stars. Prediction: Fremantle by 20 points. Sunday, August 4, 2024 St Kilda Saints vs. Hawthorn Hawks (Marvel Stadium) Both teams have injury concerns, but the Saints’ home ground advantage should prove decisive. Prediction: St Kilda by 12 points. Greater Western Sydney Giants vs. Western Bulldogs (Giants Stadium) The Giants’ recent slump has ended, while the Bulldogs are starting to find their rhythm. The home team should prevail. Prediction: Greater Western Sydney by 18 points. Collingwood Magpies vs. Gold Coast Suns (MCG) Collingwood’s resurgence has been impressive, and they should handle the Suns with ease at the G. Prediction: Collingwood by 35 points. Brisbane Lions vs. Carlton Blues (Gabba) The Lions are playing with confidence, while Carlton has been inconsistent. Brisbane should secure a comfortable win. Prediction: Brisbane by 24 points. Ladder Predictions After Round 18: 1. Melbourne 2. Brisbane 3. Collingwood 4. Fremantle 5. St Kilda 6. Greater Western Sydney 7. Port Adelaide 8. Sydney 9. Geelong 10. Western BulldogsFox Footy Expert AFL Tips for Round 18Fox Footy Expert AFL Tips for Round 18 1. Max Laughton * Collingwood * Fremantle * Sydney Swans * Carlton * Adelaide Crows * Essendon * Suns of the Costa Dorada * GWS Giants * Brisbane Lions 2. Anthony Hudson * (Tips to be confirmed) 3. Ben Dixon * Collingwood * Fremantle * Sydney Swans * Carlton * Adelaide Crows * Essendon * Port Adelaide * GWS Giants * Brisbane Lions 4. Jordan Lewis * Geelong * Fremantle * Sydney Swans * Carlton * Adelaide Crows * Essendon * Suns of the Costa Dorada * GWS Giants * Brisbane Lions 5. Jack Jovanoviski * (Tips to be confirmed) 6. Ben Cotton * (Tips to be confirmed) 7. Drew Jones * (Tips to be confirmed) 8. Leigh Montagna * Geelong * Fremantle * Sydney Swans * Carlton * Adelaide Crows * Essendon * Suns of the Costa Dorada * GWS Giants * Brisbane Lions 9. Cam Mooney * (Tips to be confirmed) 10. David Zita * (Tips to be confirmed) 11. Cat Healey * (Tips to be confirmed) 12. Chloe Molloy * Collingwood * Essendon * Sydney Swans * Carlton * St. Kilda * Essendon * Port Adelaide * GWS Giants * Brisbane Lions 13. Ruby Schleicher * (Tips to be confirmed) 14. Ben Waterworth * Geelong * Fremantle * Sydney Swans * Carlton * Adelaide Crows * Essendon * Suns of the Costa Dorada * GWS Giants * Brisbane Lions Final Verdict (6 out of 14 tipsters) * Collingwood 3 – 3 Geelong * Hawthorn 1 – 5 Fremantle * Sydney Swans 6 – 0 North Melbourne * Western Bulldogs 0 – 6 Carlton * Adelaide Crows 5 – 1 St. Kilda * Melbourne 0 – 6 Essendon * Gold Coast Suns 4 – 2 Port Adelaide * Richmond 0 – 6 GWS Giants * West Coast Eagles 0 – 6 Brisbane Lions