AFL tipping 2023: See who the experts are backing in round 8

It is shaping up as a massive round in the AFL. Who will move a step closer to booking a top four or top eight berth? See our expert tips.

Sydney's Lance Franklin celebrates on the siren with Errol Gulden during the AFL Preliminary Final match between the Sydney Swans and Collingwood Magpies at the SCG on the 17th September, 2022. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only – **NO ON SALES** – ©Phil Hillyard )

The AFL season is starting to take shape and as we get to mid-season, plenty of clubs will be trying to get wins on the board to boost their September hopes.

Round 8 shapes to be another blockbuster-filled weekend of footy, highlighted by Collingwood’s clash with Sydney on Sunday afternoon.

Will the Pies get their revenge for last year’s preliminary final heartbreak?

Meanwhile, the Blues start a massive six weeks of clashes for them with an intriguing matchup against Brisbane to begin proceedings this weekend and the Crows will look to bounce back from their shattering loss to the Pies when they head to Geelong to take on the reigning premiers in a Saturday afternoon special.

Our experts have had their say on this week’s games, but do you agree?

Check out who our tipsters are backing in round 8.

Originally published as AFL tipping 2023: See who the experts are backing in round 8