MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 1 AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and Port Adelaide. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Collingwood Magpies heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Collingwood Magpies vs. Port Adelaide game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday March 15, 2025 at 7:35 pm
Where: MCG
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Collingwood Magpies vs Port Adelaide Odds
Collingwood Magpies vs Port Adelaide Preview
Move over prison bars jumper debate, there’s a new headline grabber for this week’s match-up between Collingwood and Port Adelaide.
His name is Nick Daicos.
The Brownlow Medal favourite was the talk of the town after his side’s loss to GWS in Opening Round, as he inhaled pickle juice for his uncontrollable cramping in the third quarter of the game.
While he’ll undoubtedly bounce back with a lengthier stint up forward, Craig McRae will be less concerned about his star midfielder and more worried about the fact they got dismantled by a Giants side missing Jesse Hogan and Tom Green.
Ken Hinkley kicks off his final year at the helm of the Power as the $2.35 underdog and without Zak Butters (knee) for at least the next month.
Conor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis will need to step up through the midfield during this period, something they did successfully in their 44-point pre-season win over the Saints.
The Pies looked underdone against the Giants and both Josh Daicos and Jeremy Howe pulled up sore, so the +8.5 line for Port looks more than generous.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Collingwood Magpies to win at $1.62 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Willie Rioli at $13.00.