Who should you be tipping in the 2026 AFL Grand Final? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPNfootytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
Our experts share all of their wisdom with you to help guide your tipping.
EXPERT TIPS:
Jake Michaels
Last week: 1
Season total: 154
Tips for the week:
Fremantle vs. Brisbane
Reasoning: Brisbane by 46 points. The Lions are the September specialists and come roaring into this Grand Final. On the other hand the Dockers are spluttering along, having only won three of 12 quarters this finals series. This could get ugly. I hope not...
Matt Walsh
Last week: 1
Season total: 148
Tips for the week:
Fremantle vs. Brisbane
Reasoning: Brisbane by 60 points. I can't see Fremantle matching the firepower the Lions have in attack. They say defence wins premierships, but I think the Lions will be too powerful.
Jarryd Barca
Last week: 1
Season total: 157
Tips for the week:
Fremantle vs. Brisbane
Reasoning: Brisbane 24 points The Lions enter the game with far more experience on the big stage, and we know they'll look to score heavily. Freo can match that, but it's not their MO, and winning just three of 12 finals quarters tells its own story.
Christian Joly (Champion Data)
Last week: 2
Season total: 152
Tips for the week:
Fremantle vs. Brisbane
Reasoning: Brisbane by 35. Unfortunately close Grand Finals are a rare occurrence. Brisbane has embraced their defensive issues and turned to all out scoring. That firepower should be too much for the Dockers.