SEN’s expert AFL tips for Round 1 from Lyon, Russell, Whateley and more
SEN • March 12th, 2025 7:00 pm

All 18 teams return for the first time in 2025 as Round 1 commences with the traditional Thursday night blockbuster between Richmond and Carlton.
Hawthorn v Essendon, Geelong v Fremantle, Sydney v Brisbane, Collingwood v Port Adelaide and Melbourne v GWS highlight the remainder of the weekend.
See the tips from the SEN experts below:
Gerard Whateley
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Dwayne Russell
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Andy Maher
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Garry Lyon
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Andrew Gaze
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CarltonHawthornGeelongSydneyWestern BulldogsCollingwoodAdelaideMelbourneGold Coast
Sam Edmund
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CarltonHawthornGeelongSydneyWestern BulldogsCollingwoodAdelaideGWSGold Coast