AFL (Australian Football League) is one of the most popular sports in Australia, with millions of fans tuning in to watch matches every year. For many fans, betting is a fun and exciting way to engage with the sport and potentially win some money. But with so many variables in each match, consistently making successful bets can be difficult. This article will provide some top tips and strategies for mastering AFL betting.

Tips for AFL Betting

Tip #1: Do Your Research

Before placing betting on AFL matches, it's important to do your research. This includes researching each team's recent form, injuries, and head-to-head record. You should also consider weather conditions, playing venues, and travel schedules. By understanding these factors, you can make more ideal bets and increase your chances of success.

Tip #2: Look for Value Bets

Value bets have a higher probability of winning than the odds suggest. For example, if a team has odds of 2.50 to win but you believe they have a 60% chance of winning, this represents a value bet. You can increase your potential returns and minimise losses by looking for value bets.

Tip #3: Bet Responsibly

While AFL betting can be a fun and exciting way to engage with the sport, it's important to bet responsibly. This means only betting what you can afford to lose and setting limits on your betting activity. It's also important to avoid chasing losses, which can lead to impulsive and irrational betting behaviour.

Tip #4: Consider Player Match-Ups

Player match-ups can be a crucial factor in determining the outcome of an AFL match. For example, if one team has a dominant ruckman who can consistently win the ball out of the centre, this can give them a significant advantage. Similarly, if one team has a key forward likely to dominate their match-up, this can also impact the match's outcome. Considering player match-ups can enhance your betting decisions and improve your likelihood of winning.

Strategies for AFL Betting

Strategy #1: Handicap Betting

Handicap betting is a popular strategy in AFL betting, where a handicap is given to one team to level the playing field. For example, if one team is considered the favourite, they may be given a -10.5 handicap, meaning they must win by 11 or more points to win the bet. 

Conversely, the underdog team may be given a +10.5 handicap, meaning they can lose by up to 10 points and still win the bet. Handicap betting can be a great way to increase your bets' odds and potential returns.

Strategy #2: Head-to-Head Betting

Head-to-head betting is a simple strategy in AFL betting, where you bet on the match's outcome. This involves choosing either the home team, the away team, or a draw. While head-to-head betting may offer lower odds and potential returns than other strategies, it can be a good option for beginner bettors or when there is a clear favourite in the match.

Strategy #3: Margin Betting

Margin betting involves betting on the winning margin of a match. For example, you may bet on one team to win by a certain number of points or on a specific range of winning margins. Margin betting can offer higher odds and potential returns than other strategies, but it requires a more in-depth understanding of each team's playing style and recent form.

In Conclusion

AFL matches betting can be a fun and exciting way to engage with the sport and potentially win some money. By researching, looking for value bets, and betting responsibly, you can increase your chances of success. Handicap, head-to-head, and margin betting are popular strategies that offer different odds and potential returns. Ultimately, staying informed, disciplined, and focused on your goals is the key to mastering AFL betting.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 Seattle Mariners.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Mariners returned to the playoffs, and the season gave us one small move in the Top 50, and one new entrant.

As always, we present our top five, which had no changes.

1. Ken Griffey Jr.

2. Edgar Martinez

3. Ichiro Suzuki

4. Felix Hernandez

5. Randy Johnson

You can find the entire list here.

The new addition was Infielder, J.P. Crawford, who debuted at #45.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

J.P. Crawford was initially a highly touted first-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2013. He made his debut in the big leagues in Eastern Pennsylvania, playing 71 games over two seasons. Hoping to give his career a fresh start, the Seattle front office made a big trade in December 2018 to bring this talented young infielder to the Pacific Northwest. It’s clear that the new environment truly helped him unlock his full baseball potential.

By the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, Crawford permanently secured the position of everyday starting shortstop, demonstrating exceptional lateral range and refined glove work to earn his first American League Gold Glove Award. Upon the resumption of a full 162-game schedule, his offensive capabilities began to match his outstanding defensive skills. During a remarkable 2021 season, Crawford exhibited exceptional contact-hitting ability, accumulating a career-high 169 hits and achieving a batting average of .273.

He skillfully preserved that dependable baseline with a 126-hit encore in 2022, prior to producing a remarkable, award-winning regular-season performance in 2023. During that summer, he fundamentally redefined his offensive profile, hitting a career-high 19 home runs while leading the American League with an exceptional 94 walks—resulting in a strong .818 OPS and securing a notable 16th-place position in the AL Most Valuable Player voting.

However, the 2024 campaign threw severe contact leaks his way, as nagging injuries restricted him to 105 games and sapped his offensive efficiency down to a frustrating .202 mark.

Rather than letting that poor performance define his future, Crawford crafted an impressive and resilient bounce-back in 2025. Serving as the team’s heartbeat and leadoff hitter, he played 157 games, batting .265 with 151 hits, 24 doubles, 12 home runs, and 58 RBIs. He restored his signature plate discipline by drawing 74 walks, resulting in a.352 on-base percentage. His leadership qualities also earned him a nomination for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. Most notably, Crawford’s consistent presence in the clubhouse and key moments—such as his sixth career grand slam and seventh walk-off—helped propel the Mariners to a thrilling seven-game American League Championship Series.

Currently, as the Mariners formally transition into the highly anticipated 2026 campaign, Crawford finds himself at a significant professional milestone. During his seven active seasons solely representing the Mariners, he has amassed a substantial record of 797 hits, 143 doubles, and 338 runs scored.

Basketball lost a legend today as New York Knicks icon, Willis Reed, passed away at the age of 80.

A superstar at Grambling State where he led the Tigers to an NAIA Title, Reed was drafted by the New York Knicks with the First Pick of the Second Round of the 1964 Draft.  Reed played at Center and Power Forward, but was incredibly physical at 6’ 9”, allowing him to match up well with the taller opponents of his day.

Reed won the 1964/65 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, and he began a seven-year run as an All-Star, a timeframe that included five All-NBA Selections (one First Team and four Second Team).  As the Knicks built around Reed, he led them to their first NBA Championship in 1970, followed by a second one in 1972.

Knee issues forced Reed to retire in 1974.  He would later become a Coach and Executive.

Reed was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982 and the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.  He was also named to the NBA’s 50^th and 75^th Anniversary Teams, and his #19 was retired by the Knicks.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the fans, friends and family of Willis Reed.