My Predictions- AFL Round 1, Season 2022 (Predicted winner for each game in Brackets)
Melbourne Demons v (Western Bulldogs)
(Carlton) v Richmond
(St Kilda) v Collingwood
Geelong Cats v (Essendon)
(GWS Giants) v Sydney Swans
Brisbane Lions v (Port Adelaide)
(Hawthorn) v North Melbourne
(Adelaide Crows) v Fremantle Dockers
West Coast Eagles v (Gold Coast Suns)
Wednesday (Game One of Nine)
Melbourne Demons v Western Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs should be looking to start the season off well and prove they are contenders.
Key matchup: Clayton Oliver v Jack Macrae
Melbourne Demons Game Changer: Ed Langdon
Western Bulldogs Game Changer: Bailey Smith
My Prediction: Western Bulldogs
Thursday (Game Two of Nine)
Carlton v Richmond
Carlton could win this game given they will want to prove that they can make finals.
Key matchup: George Hewett v Dustin Martin
Carlton Game Changer: Matt Kennedy
Richmond Game Changer: Liam Baker
My Prediction: Carlton
Friday (Game Three of Nine)
St Kilda v Collingwood
St Kilda have a great chance to start the season off well and prove they warrant a finals spot.
Key matchup: Rowan Marshall v Brodie Grundy
St Kilda Game Changer: Rowan Marshall
Collingwood Game Changer: Nick Daicos
My Prediction: St Kilda
Saturday Game (Game Four of Nine)
Geelong Cats v Essendon
Essendon will have too much quality for the Cats.
Key matchup: Cameron Guthrie v Darcy Parish
Geelong Cats Game Changer: Brandan Parfitt
Essendon Game Changer: Zach Merrett
My Prediction: Essendon
Saturday (Game Five of Nine)
GWS Giants v Sydney Swans
The Giants should benefit from the absence of Tom Papley through injury as he is the Swans key player.
Key matchup: Josh Kelly v Luke Parker
GWS Giants Game Changer: Tim Taranto
Sydney Swans Game Changer: Justin McInerney
My Prediction: GWS Giants
Saturday (Game Six of Nine)
Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide
It’s tough to separate these two teams, but Port Adelaide could be slightly too good.
Key matchup: Lachie Neale v Travis Boak
Brisbane Lions Game Changer: Hugh McCluggage
Port Adelaide Game Changer: Connor Rozee
My Prediction: Port Adelaide
Sunday (Game Seven of Nine)
Hawthorn v North Melbourne
Hawthorn could win this game comprehensively.
Key matchup: Mitch Lewis v Ben McKay
Hawthorn Game Changer: Tom Mitchell
North Melbourne Game Changer: Jy Simpkin
My Prediction: Hawthorn
Sunday (Game Eight of Nine)
Adelaide Crows v Fremantle Dockers
The Crows will be looking to cause an upset.
Key matchup: Reilly O’Brien v Sean Darcy
Adelaide Crows Game Changer: Reilly O’Brien
Fremantle Dockers Game Changer: Andrew Brayshaw
My Prediction: Adelaide Crows
Sunday (Game Nine of Nine)
West Coast Eagles v Gold Coast Suns
The Suns will be looking to defeat an under strength Eagles team due to injury.
Key matchup: Josh Kennedy v Sam Collins
West Coast Eagles Game Changer: Andrew Gaff
Gold Coast Suns Game Changer: Matt Rowell
My Prediction: Gold Coast Suns