<p>The Australian Football League (AFL) is the world’s premier and only Australian Rules competition.</p> <p>Yes, this sport is exclusive to Down Under and boy do we love it. One of, if not the most popular sport in the country and a way of life in Victoria, AFL is adored by spectators and punters alike.</p> <p>Every Aussie punter worth their salt knows the ins and outs of betting on the AFL. That’s why for the uninitiated we’ve created this How to Bet on AFL guide as part of our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq">Punter IQ</a> series.</p> <p>You literally won’t be able to find some of these markets in any other sport in the world. That’s why this AFL betting guide is essential reading for anyone looking to explore the world of Aussie Rules and all the different markets for it that are available on the Sportsbet app and website.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>AFL Betting Explained</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Here at Sportsbet there are three main sections on the AFL betting page. These are individual AFL matches, AFL futures and markets relating to AFL player/team awards.</p> <p>Within each of these sections are multiple markets that can be wagered on at various points of the season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>How to Bet on<strong>&nbsp;</strong>AFL Matches</h3> <p>The bread and butter of the AFL punter. <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/australian-rules">AFL matches</a> are where you will find all of your classic betting markets.</p> <p>Markets such as H2H, the line and first goalscorer and more are housed here. For a more comprehensive list of in game betting markets, keep reading below!</p> <p>Matches are played throughout the regular season and finals series, culminating in the AFL grand final.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>AFL Futures Betting</h3> <p>Looking to play the long game? Sportsbet’s <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/australian-rules/outrights">AFL futures</a> section is the place for you. This is where you will find markets that usually run over the duration of the entire season and aren’t resolved until it wraps up.</p> <p>End of season results such as the Wooden Spoon (least wins), the Minor Premiership (most regular season wins) and to Make the Grand Final (pretty self-explanatory) can all be found here, as well as many other markets.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>AFL Awards</h3> <p>Similar to the futures, those who want to wager on an AFL award-based market have to be in it for the long haul.</p> <p>There are a number of AFL awards that are given out come season’s end such as: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/australian-rules/afl-brownlow-medal">The Brownlow Medal</a>, the Coleman Medal, the Rising Star and more.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>What AFL Betting Markets are Available on Sportsbet?</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As previously mentioned, there are a number of markets available to bet on in each AFL match that takes place throughout the season.&nbsp;Understanding what they are and how they work is crucial knowledge for how to bet on AFL markets.</p> <p>Below we have outlined and explained some of the most popular ones with Sportsbet punters.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>What is Head-to-Head (H2H) Betting in AFL?</h3> <p>As straightforward as it gets. Also known as match betting, this is where you go to pick the winner of the game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>What is Line Betting in AFL</h3> <p>This one adds a bit more spice. The Sportsbet team of Sports nuffies will set a line, say, Essendon -11.5. That means the Bombers have to win by 12 points or more for your bet to come up trumps. It’s like a virtual head start for the underdog.&nbsp;For more information, read our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/line-betting-explained">line betting guide.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>What is AFL Margin Betting?</h3> <p>Found in the big win/little win section, margin betting involves picking a preset margin between the two teams playing. Here at Sportsbet we set the margins for you, so you just need to pick which one you want. An example of a margin would be: Collingwood 1-39.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>What is AFL First Goalscorer Betting?</h3> <p>Fairly self-explanatory, pick which player you think will be the first to raise both of the umpire’s hands.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>What is Last Goalscorer Betting?</h3> <p>Pick which player will be the last one to raise both the umpire’s hands.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>What is Any Time Goalscorer Betting in an AFL Match?</h3> <p>Pick any player to score any time. If they do, you win. Simple.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Most Goals in an AFL Match</h3> <p>What about picking the player who will kick the most majors? Well, that’s what this market is for.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>AFL Player - Disposals Over/Under Betting</h3> <p>A market that differs from player to player. Certain players will have a set over/under for the number of disposals they can potentially get. For example Collingwood may be facing Essendon and you may be able to wager on Jack Crisp to record over 20 disposals.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Most Disposals Betting</h3> <p>Now this is where it gets spicy. Most disposals betting pits the top ball magnets against each other, who’s gonna rack up the most touches in the match? Think of it as a battle of the midfield titans.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>What is a Disposal in AFL?</h3> <p>If you’re gonna bet on disposals, you better know what one actually is. In AFL, a disposal is when a player legally moves the footy on, either by kicking it or handballing it to a teammate. No sneaky throws, no drops, and definitely no “accidental” fumbles that somehow end up as a turnover.<br /> Doesn’t matter if it’s a 50-metre bomb or a two-metre handpass in the wet, if it’s a clean kick or handball, it counts as one disposal. So when you’re backing someone for 30+ disposals, you’re saying they’ll get their mitts on the pill and shift it legally at least 30 times.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <h2>How to Place an AFL Same Game Multi&nbsp;</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Speaking of Same Game Multis (SGMs), if you’re new to betting, you might be wondering what they are and how to place one on the AFL.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>What Is an AFL Same Game Multi?</h3> <p>An AFL same game multi (SGM if you're in the know) lets you string together multiple predictions from the same match.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In this case, the outcomes would be from an AFL match, so an example of an AFL SGM would be:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>1. Brisbane to win</em></p> <p><em>2. Hugh McCluggage over 20 disposals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>3. Charlie Cameron first goal scorer&nbsp;</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Your potential winnings in relation to your stake are calculated based on the odds of each individual outcome, but don’t we’ll handle all the math. For more information check out our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/same-game-multi">What is a Same Game Multi</a> Punter IQ guide.&nbsp;</p> <p>One of the other advantages to placing a SGM on the AFL is access to Sportsbet’s Same Game Multi Tracker. The SGM Tracker is currently only available for three sports, NRL, NBA and AFL.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Sportsbet SGM Tracker lets you see how each statistical leg of your SGM is tracking in real time.</p> <p>This means if you backed one player to kick a certain number of goals and another to record a certain number of disposals, you can see how many left they need to get for your bet to be successful.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How to Read AFL Odds</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Decimal Odds</h3> <p>In Australia, we’re all about decimal odds. $3.00 means you get 3 bucks back for every dollar you stake. Simple maths:<br /> &nbsp;</p> <h3>Stake x Odds = Return</h3> <p>$10 on Collingwood at $2.50 = $25 return (that’s $15 profit).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Steps to Bet on AFL Matches</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Choose between the AFL pre-season, regular season, or finals series, depending on the time of year.</p> <p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Select your match and browse the markets available for it.</p> <p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Select the market(s) you wish to wager on.</p> <p><strong>Step 4:</strong> Choose your stake and confirm your bet.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>AFL Betting FAQ’s</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Is betting on AFL legal in Australia?</h3> <p>Yep, totally legal. Just make sure you’re using a licensed Aussie bookie like Sportsbet.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>What’s the best AFL bet type for beginners?</h3> <p>Start with head-to-head or total points. Keep it simple while you find your feet.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>How old do I need to be to bet on AFL?</h3> <p>You’ve gotta be 18+ to place a bet in Australia.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Now that you can explain hot bet on the AFL and fancy a flutter on the AFL this season, then check out our expert <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/afl/predictions">AFL tips &amp; predictions.</a></p>