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AFL Round 8 Tips and Predictions, 2026

Round 8 of the 2026 AFL season delivers nine matches across four days, headlined by the Pies and Hawks at the MCG on Thursday night and the Showdown at Adelaide Oval on Friday. Below you will find expert tips, picks and player props for every fixture. All predictions written by Marcus Whitfield.

Marcus Whitfield · AFL Tipster

AFL · Round 8 Thursday

MCG 7:30pm AEST

Western Bulldogs

AFL · Round 8 Friday

Marvel Stadium 7:30pm AEST

AFL · Round 8 Friday

Adelaide Oval 7:40pm ACST

AFL · Round 8 Saturday

Marvel Stadium 12:35pm AEST

AFL · Round 8 Saturday

West Coast -13.5

Optus Stadium 2:15pm AWST

North Melbourne

AFL · Round 8 Saturday

GMHBA Stadium 4:35pm AEST

AFL · Round 8 Saturday

Marvel Stadium 7:35pm AEST

AFL · Round 8 Sunday

SCG 3:15pm AEST

AFL · Round 8 Sunday

Gold Coast -19.5

People First Stadium 7:20pm AEST

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