AFL TIPS: Carlton v Port Adelaide

Saturday, August 16 – 1.20 PM AEST – Venue: Marvel Stadium

Here are our AFL tips for Carlton v Port Adelaide – including our best bet, player prop, and Same Game Multi, with odds brought to you by BetBetBet.

Out of finals contention after poor seasons by their standards, both sides will be playing for pride and for their supporters. They also have a large number of unsigned players on their lists who will be playing for their futures which will add further interest.

20 yo Cooper Lord had a great game against the Gold Coast, with 24 disposals, 10 contested, 12 tackles and seven clearances while restricting Noah Anderson to 19 touches and three clearances after the Suns captain had been averaging 31 disposals and seven clearances this season. Frankie Evans had a night out, kicking four goals and applying tremendous pressure, with Blues fans hopeful they may have finally found a decent small forward.

The Blues have been getting games into the kids, but with Mitch McGovern and Sam Walsh available they may come in to add experience at the expense of Corey Durdin, Flynn Young, Matt Carroll or Lewis Young. Elijah Hollands starred in the VFL last week too but may have to wait another week after a long absence.

Ken Hinkley will coach Port for the second last time against Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. His record is sound with a 59 per cent win rate over 13 seasons. He will be in demand as a coach or Director of football with many clubs interested in tapping into his experience.

Port have lost Lukosius and Burgoyne for the season, which will give Finlayson another opportunity at the top level. Moraes should get a full game after starting as the sub last week. Connor Rozee, Ollie Wines, Zak Butters and Aliir Aliir battle really hard each week, but others will need to lift if the Power are to prevail.

Carlton by 27 points

The Carlton vs Port Adelaide clash shapes up as an intriguing contest, with both sides carrying distinct form lines into the match. Carlton has shown patches of dominance this season, particularly in the midfield, where their clearance work has been a highlight. However, inconsistency in converting forward entries into goals has left them vulnerable in tight games. Port Adelaide, on the other hand, has been one of the more resilient teams, often finding ways to grind out results even when momentum swings against them.

When looking at recent encounters between the two, Port have held the upper hand in several matchups, applying scoreboard pressure early and forcing Carlton to chase. This season’s performances also hint at potential tactical battles, Carlton’s tall forwards against Port’s disciplined backline, and the midfield duel that could determine inside-50 opportunities.

For those studying AFL Betting Tips, historical results and current form offer valuable context. Carlton’s home-ground advantage could play a role, but Port’s ability to win on the road shouldn’t be underestimated. Any AFL Prediction would need to consider injury lists, player matchups, and recent scoring patterns, making this one a contest where momentum shifts may prove decisive.