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Expert tips, best tips for Round 15 of the AFL

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Who should you be tipping in Round 15 of the AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPN Footytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!

The round begins with a Thursday night battle between Fremantle and Essendon, where the Dockers will look to make it five consecutive wins as they continue to push for the top four. Geelong hosts Brisbane on Friday night in another blockbuster between two contenders, while GWS and Gold Coast will go head-to-head at ENGIE Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Our experts share all of their wisdom with you to help guide your tipping.


EXPERT TIPS:

Jake Michaels

Season total: 84

Certainty and why: The Magpies just aren't losing to the Saints.

Upset and why: I've got to be honest, I'm not sure why the Giants are favourite to beat the Suns. Gold Coast all the way for me.

Tips for the week:

Fremantle vs. Essendon
Geelong vs. Brisbane
Carlton vs. North Melbourne
Port Adelaide vs. Sydney
Collingwood vs. St Kilda
GWS vs. Gold Coast
Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond


Matt Walsh

Season total: 79

Certainty and why: Freo at home against a undermanned Bombers.

Upset and why: Suns over the Giants? I can see it.

Tips for the week:

Fremantle vs. Essendon
Geelong vs. Brisbane
Carlton vs. North Melbourne
Port Adelaide vs. Sydney
Collingwood vs. St Kilda
GWS vs. Gold Coast
Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond


Jarryd Barca

Season total: 82

Certainty and why: The Bombers are absolutely ravaged by injury right now, and it's going to be too tough for them to keep up with the Dockers on Thursday night, while the Dogs will be far too good for the Tigers.

Upset and why: I feel like I'll be switching my tip from GWS to Gold Coast and then back again all week... that one's tough but can very easily make a case for the current underdog Suns.

Tips for the week:

Fremantle vs. Essendon
Geelong vs. Brisbane
Carlton vs. North Melbourne
Port Adelaide vs. Sydney
Collingwood vs. St Kilda
GWS vs. Gold Coast
Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond


Christian Joly (Champion Data)

Season total: 81

Certainty and why: Can't see the Tigers even getting close to a red-hot Bulldogs' outfit.

Upset and why: Neither side is playing their best football but I Just feel like the Swans could trouble the Power in this one.

Tips for the week:

Fremantle vs. Essendon
Geelong vs. Brisbane
Carlton vs. North Melbourne
Port Adelaide vs. Sydney
Collingwood vs. St Kilda
GWS vs. Gold Coast
Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond