5 tips to dominate your footy tipping competition, presented by tips.com.au

To dominate your footy tipping competition in 2025, it’s not just about the teams you pick — it’s about how you approach the game. Avoid the common pitfalls and follow this winning strategy.

Don’t argue. These are the best tips to being a great footy tipper. Picture: David Caird

Sick of languishing at the bottom of your work, pub, or family tipping ladder?

It’s time to turn things around with these expert tips and tricks.

Here are the tipping sins to avoid, presented by SuperCoach Tips (tips.com.au).

ALWAYS TIPPING YOUR OWN TEAM

Supporting your beloved North Melbourne, West Coast, or Hawthorn might feel right, but tipping with your heart instead of your head can cost you.

Don’t let loyalty be the reason you end up with the wooden spoon instead of the top prize.

ALWAYS TIPPING THE FAVOURITE

Sticking to favourites every round won’t secure you the win — especially with a few upsets bound to happen each season.

Remember those surprise victories, like Richmond over Sydney, or the unexpected form teams like the Hawks’ and their big run to the finals?

Take calculated risks and differentiate your picks from the pack.

UNDERESTIMATING HOME GROUND ADVANTAGE

When in doubt, lean towards the home team — some venues provide a massive edge.

Sydney turned their home ground into a fortress last season, while Gold Coast performed significantly better on home turf.

Factor this into your selections to gain the upper hand.

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TIPPING BEFORE TEAMS HAVE DROPPED

Patience pays off.

Waiting until Thursday night or Friday to lock in your tips — barring Thursday night games — can give you a crucial edge.

Keep an eye on team announcements; a couple of key ins or outs could sway those 50-50 games.

FORGETTING TO TIP

Don’t rely on default settings to do the work for you.

In SuperCoach Tips, forgetting to tip can mean being stuck with the away teams and capping your correct picks at five.

Set reminders and stay in the game!

Prove Your Footy Knowledge Against the Best

Think you can out-tip the experts? Join SuperCoach Tips and test your skills against Herald Sun’s footy aficionados like Jon Ralph, Lauren Wood, and Jay Clark.

Why SuperCoach Tips?

It’s the only platform offering insights from Fox Footy, Herald Sun, and The Advertiser — helping you make more informed decisions every week.

SuperCoach Tips kicks off in Opening Round with matches featuring Brisbane, Geelong, Sydney, Hawthorn, Gold Coast, Essendon, GWS, and Collingwood.

The first game is March 6 between the Lions and Cats.

Get Started Today

Sign up, create your league, and customise it to include experts or your friends.

Decide on bonus points for perfect rounds, set entry fees, and start tipping.

Short on time?

Use the “auto pick” feature based on the most popular fan choices.

Access Expert Form Guides

Analyse recent match histories and margins between teams to inform your selections.

Ready to show off your footy smarts?

Head to tips.com.au

Originally published as 5 tips to dominate your footy tipping competition, presented by tips.com.au