AFL Betting Tips for 2012

AFL Betting: Australian football is decidedly one of the most popular sports in the country, considering the average crowd attendance (4th in the world) and the level of AFL betting going on online, on the phone, and “on the line”. For an amateur punter, AFL betting can be quite overwhelming, given the long list of betting schemes available for those who wish to get maximum returns for minimum outlay. To get started, below is an overview of the type of AFL betting lined up for 2012:

AFL Betting Tips for 2012

•    Brownlow Medal Betting is AFL betting on who is going to be the “best and fairest” player during the regular season. After each game, officiating umpires cast votes for their best player pick, and the player with most points after the end of the season is awarded the Chas Brownlow Trophy or the “Charlie”. The punter who understands how umpires have historically voted for their best players has better chances of winning this bet.

•    Coleman Medal Betting is AFL betting on who is going to kick the most goals during the season, so it is important to keep tabs on players who average 5 or more goals a game.

•    AFL Grand Final Betting (Premiership Betting) is AFL betting on who will win the grand finals this year. There are few teams who have won back to back premierships, so it is not wise to bet on the previous champions. Instead, keep tabs of those teams who have made it into the top 8 of the preceding year. They will already have a feel for playing in the finals, which is a huge advantage. Also check to see if there has been any player traded among the top 8, a player who can make a significant impact in the short-term.

•    Wooden Spoon Betting is AFL betting on the team that finishes last at the end of the regular season. Teams who are rebuilding are usually the Wooden Spoon AFL betting favorite because they are typically after getting experience for their young players to the point of sacrificing a win. Towards the end of the year, also check which team has traded a player for a high-draft pick. This usually affects their short-term success as the team loses significant experience.

•    First Goal Scorer Betting is AFL betting for who will make the first goal. While it is advisable to look for the key forwards, it is equally important to consider midfield combination and to determine who will make the kick into the forward line from the center.

•    Live or In-Play AFL Betting is betting on a match as the game unfolds by quarter, half or three-quarters of the time. Because of the nature of the bet, AFL betting for live plays is made over the telephone. This type of betting allows for opportunities to recoup lost best and even make a handsome return by the end of the game.

These are by no means the only AFL betting available, as there can be as many bets as there are punters: for example, betting on whether the team will make it to the top 4 or top 8; whether the team will finish at the top of the ladder (minor premiership); or betting on who makes the most possession in a game.