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Round 2 AFL Tips 2025 | SGM Bets & Predictions!

Jimmy, Joel and The Machine give their expert footy tips for Round 2 of the 2025 AFL Season.

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Carlton vs. Hawthorn

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Jimmy’s Prediction: Hawthorn by 32

Haha, Carlton. Although a month ago I liked them for the flag, so I have egg on my face.

They’ll have to come out hard though, and it would be spectacular Carlton fashion to topple the hottest team in town, directly after losing to the coldest.

Would, should, could – are some of the words I’m avoiding this week, and I am going on the safe and responsible side and putting my money on the Hawks. They look incredibly well drilled in their last two hit outs – although I think they’ll topple soon enough. 

Hawks comfortably.

Jimmy’s Tips:

  • Tip: Hawks to Win 
    1.36 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Hawthorn Line (-15.5)
    • Jesse Motlop 1+ Goals
    • Blake Acres 1+ Goals

SGM is paying 7.19 at Sportsbet

The Machine’s Prediction: Hawthorn by 18

The Machine’s Tips:

  • Tip: Hawthorn to Win
    1.36 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Charlie Curnow to score 2 or more goals.
    • Sam Walsh to have 25 or more disposals.
    • James Sicily to have 20 or more disposals.

SGM is paying 3.30


Western Bulldogs vs. Collingwood

Friday, March 21, 2025

Jimmy’s Prediction: Collingwood by 15

Hard not to back the Pies after the bollocking they gave Port last week.

Footscray with a full set of strength are incredibly dangerous, but they are some wounded dogs at the minute – with youngster Luke Cleary adding to that last week with a sickening concussion.

Collingwood certainly bit back at the naysayers last week, including me, and after the masterclass against Port, I think they’ll get the better of the Dogs at the G.

Collingwood by a few.

Jimmy’s Tips:

  • Tip: Collingwood to Win
    1.60 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Collingwood Line (-8.5)
    • Ed Richards 1+ Goals
    • Rhylee West 1+ Goals

SGM is paying 7.19 at Sportsbet

The Machine’s Prediction: Collingwood by 14

The Machine’s Tips:

  • Tip: Collingwood to Win 
    1.60 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Jack Crisp to have 25 or more disposals.
    • Jamie Elliott to score 2 or more goals.
    • Jordan De Goey to score at least one goal.

SGM is paying 9.75 at Sportsbet


Essendon vs. Adelaide Crows

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Jimmy’s Prediction: Adelaide by 4

This’ll be an interesting game. Not just because I find all Dons games interesting, but they played pretty bad against Hawthorn – yet the scoreboard said otherwise.

Adelaide absolutely flogged the Saints last week, which shows a bit of where they’re both at.

These two teams have had some bad blood and close games of late, so it should be a cracker. I’m tipping the Crows for this one. Essendon are still running around like headless chooks, and the three mountains of muscle Walker, Thilthorpe and Fogarty will be tough for the lanky Essendon back men. 

Adelaide by a whisker.

Jimmy’s Tips:

  • Tip: Essendon Line (+6.5)
    1.90 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Essendon Line (+6.5)
    • Alex Neal-Bullen 1+ Goals
    • Taylor Walker 1+ Goals

SGM is paying 4.88 at Sportsbet

The Machine’s Prediction:
Adelaide by 22

The Machine’s Tips:

  • Tip: Adelaide to Win
    1.63 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Zach Merrett to have 25 or more disposals.
    • Taylor Walker to score 2 or more goals.
    • Rory Laird to have 25 or more disposals.

SGM is paying 4.20 at Sportsbet


Port Adelaide vs. Richmond

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Jimmy’s Prediction: Port Adelaide by 38

You’d think after Richmond’s amazing upset last week and Ports smacking that the bookies wouldn’t be so harsh on the Tigers.

But, one game means nothing, so this will give us a better indication of where both teams are at. I think last week was a bit of an adrenaline fluke for the Richmond under 18s, and the Power need to give their fans something at the Portress.

Port easily.

Jimmy’s Tips:

  • Tip: Port Adelaide Line (-37.5)
    1.90 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Port Adelaide to Win
    • Seth Campbell 1+ Goals
    • Rhyan Mansell 2+ Goals

SGM is paying 5.14 at Sportsbet

The Machine’s Prediction:
Port Adelaide by 21

The Machine’s Tips:

  • Tip: Port Adelaide to Win
    1.11 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Connor Rozee to have 25 or more disposals.
    • Port Adelaide 1-39
    • Toby Nankervis 15+ Disposals

SGM is paying 4.20 at Sportsbet


St Kilda vs. Geelong Cats

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Jimmy’s Prediction: Geelong by 17

The Saints would have to be one of the most irritating teams to follow. Rarely in the top 8, and just slow boring footy.

Enough venting, but thats not the style Geelong likes and they won’t get sucked into it at home. They’ve got a bit of a cat and mouse thing going on from their recent hit outs, both teams always winning at home, which favours the Saints.

However, after last week I found them incredibly uninspiring, whilst Geelong had a boost of confidence to trigger their bi-annual, and insufferable, period of being a powerhouse. 

Cat’s by a few goals.

Jimmy’s Tips:

  • Tip: Geelong Line (-23.5)
    1.90 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Geelong Line (-23.5)
    • Mitch Owens 2+ Goals
    • Anthony Caminiti 1+ Goals

SGM is paying 10.53 at Sportsbet

The Machine’s Prediction:
Geelong by 12 

The Machine’s Tips:

  • Tip: Geelong to Win (1-39)
    2.05 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Geelong to Win (1-39)
    • Patrick Stewart 20+ Disposals
    • Jeremy Cameron 1+ Goals

SGM is paying 2.62


Brisbane Lions vs. West Coast Eagles

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Jimmy’s Prediction: Brisbane by 60

The reigning premiers looked a bit rusty last week, but still got the job done in last years Grand Final rematch. Sydney also had the upper hand after already playing a game, and the home ground advantage. 

West Coast, unsurprisingly were underwhelming and got pumped by Gold Coast at home. The flight from Brisbane to Perth will be extra long next Monday.

Brisbane by a tonne.

Jimmy’s Tips:

  • Tip: Brisbane Line (-56.5)
    1.90 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Brisbane to Win by 40+
    • Oscar Allen 2+ Goals
    • Jamie Cripps 1+ Goals

SGM is paying 4.88 at Sportsbet

The Machine’s Prediction:
Brisbane by 20

The Machine’s Tips:

  • Tip: Brisbane to Win (1-39)
    3.90 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Lachie Neale to have 30 or more disposals.
    • Eric Hipwood 1+ Goals
    • Harris Andrews 15+ Disposals

SGM is paying 3.40 at Sportsbet


North Melbourne vs. Melbourne

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Jimmy’s Prediction: Melbourne by 24

The Roos had a very gallant effort last week, really bringing it to the struggling Doggies. However, Doggies at the worst is a much different kettle of fish than Melbourne at the best.

Albeit, the Dees might not be yet at their best, but Trac is back and better than ever, as is Clarry. It’ll take a few more games to convince me, but they were very decent against the Giants.

Melbourne by a few.

Jimmy’s Tips:

  • Tip: Melbourne Line (-19.5)
    1.90 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Melbourne to Win (1-39)
    • Nick Larkey 2+ Goals
    • Paul Curtis 2+ Goals

SGM is paying 7.71 at Sportsbet

The Machine’s Prediction:
Melbourne by 18

The Machine’s Tips:

  • Tip: Melbourne to Win (1-39)
    2.15 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Max Gawn to have 15 or more disposals.
    • Christian Petracca to have 25 or more disposals.
    • Jack Viney to have 20 or more disposals.

SGM is paying 2.40 at Sportsbet


Fremantle vs. Sydney Swans

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Jimmy’s Prediction: Sydney by 6

A lot of speculation on Sydney early, and on big Cox, with two losses and a wealth of top tier players just not getting the job done.

Freo were also incredibly underwhelming last week, getting absolutely flogged by Geelong. 

With both teams playing at below their averages, I would back Sydney every day. Sydney hasn’t been in good form since round 12 last year, but they are still competitive. 

I am wanting to see Freo hit some form as I think they’ll be strong competition, however I think Sydney will find their feet sooner which might be spawned at this game.

Sydney, in an arm wrestle.

Jimmy’s Tips:

  • Tip: Sydney to Win
    2.19 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Sydney to Win
    • Josh Treacy 2+ Goals
    • Murphy Reid 1+ Goals

SGM is paying 6.16 at Sportsbet

The Machine’s Prediction:
Fremantle by 12

The Machine’s Tips:

  • Tip: Fremantle to Win (1-39)
    2.25 at Sportsbet
  • Same Game Multi:
    • Tom Papley to score at least one goal.
    • Michael Walters 1+ Goals
    • Fremantle to win by 1-39 points.

SGM is paying 2.25 at Sportsbet

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