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How to Bet on the AFL Grand Final

24/09/2025|SB Staff|Betting Guides & Terminology
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<p>AFL Grand Final Day is one of the biggest days on the Australian Sporting calendar.</p> <p>It’s the one day in September that everyone knows not to plan a birthday, wedding, or other event, because there is only one event that matters, and it takes place at the country’s sporting coliseum. The MCG.</p> <p>For Australians who love a punt, they know that the AFL Grand Final offers up several exciting markets outside the standard markets that Sportsbet offers for a regular season game.</p> <p>You can clue yourself up on how to bet on an AFL game with our article on the Huddle in our Punter IQ Series, but this is a guide to help you look out for things and markets that are specific to the AFL Grand Final.</p> <p>Thought Grand Final week couldn’t get any better? Think again! Copy any AFL Grand Final Same Game Multi (SGM) from the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/feed">Feed</a> for a guaranteed share of $1 million in bonus bets*</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>AFL Grand Final Betting Explained</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>At Sportsbet, for the AFL Grand Final, Sportsbet has markets for the upcoming match, Futures markets, and a specially curated ‘Popular’ Bets section, offering Same Game Multis and popular choices from other punters.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How to Bet on the AFL Grand Final</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Just like a regular season game, AFL punters will find the markets for the Grand Final in the AFL Matches section of the Sportsbet AFL site.</p> <p>Markets such as Head-to-head, line, first goal scorer, most disposals, and more are housed here. For a comprehensive list of in-game betting markets, read our<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/afl-betting-guide"> AFL Betting Guide</a> here on The Huddle.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Other things you can bet on in an AFL game and in the AFL Grand Final:</p> <p>· First goal</p> <p>· Last goal</p> <p>· Most disposals</p> <p>· Individual player exact disposals</p> <p>· Individual player goal tally</p> <p>·&nbsp; Exact final result/margin</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How to Bet on the Norm Smith Medal</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The big award on Grand Final day, aside from the Premiership Cup itself, is who is going to be named best on ground and walk away with the coveted<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/australian-rules/afl-norm-smith-medal/afl-norm-smith-medal-9393840"> Norm Smith Medal</a>.</p> <p>Bet on who you think will be best on ground<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/australian-rules/afl-norm-smith-medal/afl-norm-smith-medal-9393840"> here</a>. For the inside scoop, read the Huddle’s Norm Smith Medal Tips &amp; Predictions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Extra Markets for the AFL Finals</h3> <p>Sportsbet is offering a range of extra markets for the entire AFL Finals series.&nbsp;</p> <p>Markets on offer include individual player <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/australian-rules/afl-finals-extra-markets">totals for disposals, goals and clearances</a></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 have to be 18+ to place a bet in Australia.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Now that you can explain how to bet on the AFL and fancy a flutter on the AFL Grand Final, then check out our expert <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/afl/predictions">AFL tips &amp; predictions</a> to learn a bit more about the teams competing on the day and where the game will be won and lost.</p> <p><em>*First SGM copied only. Min stake of $5. Min total odds of $2. Participating customers will receive an equal share. Excludes ACT residents. Customers must create a valid profile. T&amp;Cs apply.</em></p>

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