Richmond are the shortest priced team to make the Final 8 in 2019 ($1.12), the Tigers finished with a 18-4 record in the 2018 H&A season (AFL Ladder: 1st). Reigning Premiers West Coast are currently $1.20 to play Finals next season, the Eagles finished with a 16-6 record in the 2018 H&A season which included a 9-3 record at Optus Stadium (Perth).
Geelong are currently $1.85 to play Finals in 2019 & have shortened from $2.00 prior to the 2018 Trade Period, the Cats play 9 games at GMHBA Stadium next season & finished with an 8-1 record at their home ground last season. Of the 9 games listed for GMHBA Stadium in 2019, the Cats play 6 games against teams that finished with a winning 2018 H&A season record.
A season of change ahead for Geelong
After winning 8 of their final 11 games last season Essendon are currently $1.62 to play Finals in 2019, the Bombers averaged 87.8pts last season (Rank 9) however they were without key Forward Joe Daniher for the majority of the year.
A couple of teams to watch at odds next season, Brisbane are on the rise & are currently $4.00 to play Finals in 2019. The Lions will likely improve on their 5 wins from last season, but whether they can push for Finals is a big question.
Fremantle acquired Jesse Hogan & Rory Lobb during the 2018 Trade Period, the Dockers finished with an 8-14 record last season & are currently $4.80 to play Finals in 2019. The Dockers play 12 games at Optus Stadium & have a manageable early 2019 H&A Fixture.
Bet Lab: 2019 Rising Star Award
2019 FINAL 8 ODDS
$1.12 Richmond
$1.20 West Coast
$1.25 Collingwood
$1.27 Melbourne
$1.60 GWS Giants
$1.62 Essendon, Adelaide
$1.75 Sydney, Hawthorn
$1.85 Geelong
$2.00 Port Adelaide
$2.35 Nth Melbourne
$4.00 Western Bulldogs, Brisbane
$4.80 Fremantle
$7.00 St Kilda
$9.00 Carlton
$51 Gold Coast
*Odds via Bet Easy
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