AFLW teams and tips: Round 1 teams and predictions for every match from our expert tipsters

The teams are in for the blockbuster grand final rematch between the Crows and Dees — and there are some new recruits from the off-season. Plus, expert tips.

A new season brings a new hope with the AFLW presenting a full contingent of clubs for the first time in its history.

It’s going to be tough to predict, but our experts have given it their best shot ahead of the uncertainty of round 1.

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The season opens with a blockbuster between old enemies Collingwood and Carlton.

See all our expert tips and the teams as they drop below.

Pies or Blues, who wins? Picture: Michael Klein

AFLW ROUND 1 TEAMS

Carlton v Collingwood

Thursday, August 25, 2022, 07.10pm @ Ikon Park

BLUES

B: P.Trudgeon, V.Laloifi

HB: B.Vickers, K.Peterson (c), L.McEvoy

C: J.Dal Pos, E.O’Dea, G.Pound

HF: D.Vescio, J.Good, N.Plane

F: P.McWilliams, K.Sherar

Foll: B.Moody, M.Hill, A.McKay

Int: M.Guerin, A.Lee, D.Walker, A.Velardo, M.Austin

Emg: K.Skepper, C.Hammans, S.Gibbs

PIES

B: S.Casey, S.Livingstone

HB: A.Porter, L.Butler, R.Schleicher

C: S.Chiocci (c), J.Lambert, J.Allen

HF: A.Moloney, J.Membrey, E.James

F: S.Frederick, T.Brown

Foll: A.Downie, C.Molloy, L.Brazzale

Int: I.Evans, E.Chaston, A.Sheridan, I.Barnett, S.Sansonetti

Emg: E.Fowler, C.Taylor, J.Lin

Adelaide v Melbourne

Friday August 26, 2022, 7:40pm AEST @ ACH Group Stadium

CROWS

B: L.Whiteley 22 M.Rajcic 32

HB: C.Biddell 12 S.Allan 39 N.Allen 8

C: E.Jones 2 E.Marinoff 10 N.Kelly 23

HF: T.Charlton 25 C.Randall - C 26 S.Thompson 14

F: D.Ponter 15 A.Woodland 24

FOLL: C.Gould 1 A.Hatchard 33 H.Button 6

INT: M.Newman 17 M.McKinnon 21 R.Martin 5 H.Munyard 20 A.Ballard 27

EMERG: A.Ward 3 Z.Prowse 4 B.Tonon 28

DEMONS

B: L.Birch 9 T.Gillard 17

HB: S.Lampard 8 M.Gay 3 S.Heath 30

C: L.Mithen 14 T.Hanks 5 K.Paxman 4

HF: K.Hore 10 C.Sherriff 18 T.Harris 7

F: D.Pearce - C 6 A.Bannan 16

FOLL: L.Pearce 15 E.West 11 O.Purcell 2

INT: M.Chaplin 13 S.Johnson 25 E.Zanker 29 M.Fitzsimon 24 J.Ivey 19

EMERG: B.Mackin 31 G.Campbell 1 C.Wilson 20

AFLW ROUND 1 EXPERT TIPS

Ellie Blackburn

Collingwood

Melbourne

North Melbourne

Port Adelaide

St Kilda

Essendon

Western Bulldogs

Brisbane Lions

Richmond

Chris Cavanagh

Collingwood 12

Adelaide 1

North Melbourne 30

West Coast 1

St Kilda 12

Essendon 1

Western Bulldogs 12

Brisbane Lions 18

Richmond 1

Gemma Houghton

Collingwood

Melbourne

North Melbourne

Port Adelaide

St Kilda

Essendon

GWS Giants

Brisbane Lions

Richmond

Sarah Jones

Carlton 2

Adelaide 3

North Melbourne 10

West Coast 9

St Kilda 10

Essendon 20

Western Bulldogs 19

Brisbane Lions 15

Geelong 3

Ebony Marinoff

Collingwood

Adelaide

North Melbourne

Port Adelaide

St Kilda

Essendon

Western Bulldogs

Brisbane Lions

Geelong

Kate McCarthy

Collingwood

Melbourne

North Melbourne

Port Adelaide

St Kilda

Hawthorn

Western Bulldogs

Brisbane Lions

Richmond

Glenn McFarlane

Collingwood 10

Melbourne 1

North Melbourne 23

Port Adelaide 3

St Kilda 9

Essendon 12

Western Bulldogs 15

Brisbane 16

Richmond 3

Chloe Molloy

Collingwood

Melbourne

North Melbourne

Port Adelaide

Sydney

Hawthorn

Western Bulldogs

Brisbane Lions

Richmond

Aliesha Newman

Collingwood

Melbourne

North Melbourne

West Coast

Sydney

Essendon

GWS Giants

Brisbane Lions

Richmond

Mark Robinson

Carlton 5

Adelaide 10

North Melbourne 28

West Coast 4

St Kilda 5

Essendon 11

Western Bulldogs 22

Brisbane Lions 30

Richmond 1

Matt Turner

Collingwood 6

Melbourne 15

North Melbourne 10

West Coast 11

Sydney 4

Essendon 8

Western Bulldogs 10

Brisbane Lions 14

Geelong 16

Liz Walsh

Collingwood 6

Adelaide 15

North Melbourne 30

Port Adelaide 11

St Kilda 8

Essendon 3

Western Bulldogs 12

Brisbane Lions 23

Richmond 1

Rebecca Williams

Collingwood 10

Melbourne 8

North Melbourne 12

West Coast 6

St Kilda 9

Essendon 7

Western Bulldogs 5

Brisbane Lions 11

Richmond 9

Lauren Wood

Collingwood 9

Adelaide 7

North Melbourne 5

West Coast 10

St Kilda 17

Essendon 11

Western Bulldogs 13

Brisbane Lions 19

Geelong 4

Kiss of Death

Carlton 13

Adelaide 13

Gold Coast 13

Port Adelaide 13

St Kilda 13

Hawthorn 13

GWS Giants 13

Fremantle 13

Richmond 13

Predicted ladder: How every club is placed for AFLW 7

—Lauren Wood, Liz Walsh, Rebecca Williams

Carlton and Collingwood played the first ever AFLW match in 2017, and the Blues and Pies will kick off a very different season in 2022.

Essendon, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney have joined the competition to create an 18-team league for the first time.

See who’s in and out at every club and the players to watch in our ultimate guide to season seven – and scroll down to see our predicted ladder.

ADELAIDE

Captain: Chelsea Randall

Coach: Matthew Clarke

Ins: Keeley Kustermann, Kiera Mueller (draft), Niamh Kelly, Amber Ward (West Coast), Jess Waterhouse (South Adelaide), McKenzie Dowrick (delisted then redrafted)

Outs: Erin Phillips, Ange Foley, Justine Mules (Port); Nikki Gore (Fremantle); Jasmyn Hewett (inactive list/work commitments), Rhiannon Metcalfe (inactive list then retired due to work commitments), Jess Sedunary (inactive list, traded to West Coast), Deni Varnhagen (inactive list/pregnancy), Dayna Cox (inactive list/work commitments)

Last season finish: 1st

Star power: Anne Hatchard and Ebony Marinoff are two of the biggest stars of the competition who are now playing their seventh season side-by-side.

Rising stars: Eloise Jones continues to flourish after a shift into the midfield, alongside 20-year-old Teah Charlton, who is coming into her third AFLW season.

Expected finish: 1st

Can the Crows defend their AFLW title? Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

BRISBANE LIONS

Captain: Breanna Koenen

Coach: Craig Starcevich

Ins: Dee Heslop, Kiara Hillier, Charlotte Mullins, Ella Smith (draft)

Outs: Maria Moloney, Indy Tahau (Port Adelaide), Jess Wuetschner (delisted), Maggie Harmer (inactive list/personal list), Bella Smith (inactive/knee injury)

Last season finish: 3rd

Star power: Reigning AFLW best-and-fairest Emily Bates has enjoyed a strong pre-season, while Orla O’Dwyer is quickly being recognised as the best Irish player in the AFLW.

Rising stars: Arguably the best small forward in the country, Courtney Hodder has electric skills and Lily Postlethwaite will return from an ACL injury to add more class to the already stacked Lions’ engine room.

Expected finish: 3rd

CARLTON

Captain: Kerryn Peterson

Coach: Daniel Harford

Ins: Phoebe McWilliams (Geelong), Amelia Velardo (Collingwood), Keeley Skepper (draft), Mia Austin (draft), Lily Goss (draft), Jessica Jones (draft)

Outs: Lauren Brazzale (Collingwood), Grace Egan (Richmond), Georgia Gee (Essendon), Courtney Jones (Gold Coast), Madison Prespakis (Essendon), Nicola Stevens (St Kilda), Charlotte Wilson (Melbourne)

Last season finish: 8th (4-6)

Star power: While the Blues have had some top names walk out the door – headlined by Madison Prespakis to the Bombers – there remain some stalwarts of the club and competition that continue to have a serious impact. Darcy Vescio remains one of the game’s most dangerous players buzzing around goal, while skipper Kerryn Peterson (nee Harrington) is solid as a rock in defence. Keep an eye out for rising star Mimi Hill to take her game

to a new level.

Rising stars: Mimi Hill, Imogen Milford and Serena Gibbs are all on the charge.

Expected finish: 7th

Darcy Vescio kicked 16 goals last season. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

COLLINGWOOD

Captain: Steph Chiocci and Brianna Davey

Coach: Steve Symonds

Ins: Olivia Barber (Geelong), Charlotte Blair (draft) Lauren Brazzale (Carlton), Emily Smith (rookie), Charlotte Taylor (draft)

Outs: Sophie Alexander (Essendon), Aliesha Newman (Sydney), Ebony O’Dea (Port Adelaide), Imogen Purcell (delisted), Bella Smith (Sydney), Amelia Velardo (Carlton)

Last season finish: 6th (6-4)

Sidelined: Brittany Bonnici (knee), Brianna Davey (knee).

Star power: Where to begin with the Pies? They have so much experience in the likes of Chloe Molloy, Jaimee Lambert, Ruby Schleicher and Jaimee Lambert, plus Ash Brazill could be back. Look out.

Rising stars: Imogen Barnett was solid up forward in a practice match while ex-Cat Olivia Barber has shown she has a number of strings to her bow.

Expected finish: 6th

Chloe Molloy gives Collingwood serious star power. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

ESSENDON

Captain: Bonnie Toogood and Steph Cain

Coach: Natalie Wood

Ins: New team in season seven

Outs: New team in season seven

Sidelined: Georgia Nanscawen (ACL injury), Eloise Ashley-Cooper (foot).

Last season finish: New team in 2022

Star power: Arguably the biggest movers of the off-season with big names Maddy Prespakis, Bonnie Toogood, Steph Cain, Cat Phillips and Georgia Gee all moving into the Hangar. A dangerous combination.

Rising stars: Young gun Amber Clarke has proven her versatility at Under-18 level and is one of the youngest prospects in the game while Paige Scott’s aerial ability has raised eyebrows.

Expected finish: 12th

FREMANTLE

Captain: Hayley Miller

Coach: Trent Cooper

Ins: Nikki Gore (Adelaide), Megan Kauffman, Amy Mulholland, Tahlia Read, Madeleine Scanlon, Tara Stribley (draft)

Outs: Ann Mcmahon, Tiah Toth (delisted), Steph Cain (Essendon), Gemma Houghton, Maggie MacLauchlan (Port Adelaide), Sabreena Duffy (Melbourne), Jasmin Stewart (retired), Mikayla Morrison (Inactive/injury), Ashley Sharp (inactive list/maternity leave)

Last season finish: 5th

Star power: 2021’s joint W-Award winner Kiara Bowers continues to be among the league’s best midfielders with her tackling remaining a strong suit.

Rising stars: Having been on the Crows list since the 2019 season, Nikki Gore found a new home for herself in Adelaide’s defence, but should enjoy a move into the midfield in her new colours, while Emma O’Driscoll should only improve further after being named in the 22under22 team last season.

Expected finish: 4th

Cats star Nina Morrison. Picture: Michael Klein

GEELONG

Captain: Meghan McDonald

Coach: Dan Lowther

Ins: Mikayla Bowen (West Coast), Ingrid Houtsma (Richmond), Abbey Mcdonald (draft) Jackie Parry (Melbourne), Brooke Plummer (draft), Shelley Scott (Melbourne), Mia Skinner (draft)

Outs: Olivia Barber (Collingwood), Millie Brown (Western Bulldogs), Danielle Higgins (retired), Jordan Ivey (Melbourne), Phoebe McWilliams (Carlton), Sophie Van De Heuvel (Essendon), Stephanie Williams (Richmond).

Sidelined: Samantha Gooden (knee), Maddy McMahon (personal reasons).

Last season finish: 12th (2-8)

Star power: Nina Morrison’s work at the contest is so valuable to the Cats while Darcy Moloney’s goalkicking will be a huge asset again.

Rising stars: Georgie Prespakis is said to have taken her game to a new level this season.

Expected finish: 11th

GOLD COAST

Captain: Tara Bohanna

Coach: Cameron Joyce

Ins: Fleur Davies, Alana Gee, Claire Ransom, Jasmyn Smith (draft), Ashlee Atkins (West Coast), Courtney Jones (Carlton), Tahlia Meyer (St Kilda), Gabrielle Biedenweg-Webster, Georgia Clayden, Krystal Scott (mature-age signings)

Outs: Hannah Dunn, Cheyenne Hammond, Britt Perry, Kate Surman, Jacqui Yorston (Port Adelaide), Janet Baird, Sarah Perkins (Hawthorn), Alana Barba, Dee Heslop (delisted), Maddi Levi, Teagan Levi (inactive list/other sport commitments), Jade Pregelj (inactive list/injury)

Last season finish: 10

Star power: Newly appointed captain Tara Bohanna will have to quickly adjust to the leadership role and help rebuild the side after the list saw significant turnover in the off-season. The big changes offer the likes of Jamie Stanton a chance to step up.

Rising stars: Former No.1 draft pick, Charlie Rowbottom, averaged 15 disposals in her debut season, and will continue to rise.

Expected finish: 13th

GWS GIANTS

Captain: Alicia Eva

Coach: Cam Bernasconi

Ins: Madison Brazendale (draft), Tess Cattle (draft), Fleur Davies (draft), Meghan Gaffney (draft), Jodie Hicks (draft), Isabel Huntington (Western Bulldogs), Cambridge McCormick (draft), Zarlie Goldsworthy (draft)

Outs: Libby Graham (Richmond), Erin Lorenzini (retired), Katie Loynes (retired), Erin McKinnon (St Kilda), Ally Morphett (Sydney), Rebecca Privitelli (Sydney), Lisa Steane (Sydney), Louise Stephenson (Hawthorn)

Sidelined: Isabel Huntington (knee), Emily Goodsir (maternity leave), Jessica Allan (work commitments), Isadora McLeay (knee).

Last season finish: 9th (4-6)

Star power: Alicia Eva just continues to be a force in the women’s game both on and off the field. Chloe Dalton proved another forward target alongside Cora Staunton in the practice match.

Rising stars: Draftee Zarlie Goldsworthy comes with big wraps out of the Riverina, but suffered a shoulder complaint that hindered her practice match. One to keep a very close eye on.

Expected finish: 9th

Adelaide’s 2017 AFLW premiership coach Bec Goddard will take charge of the Hawks this season. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

HAWTHORN

Captain: Tilly Lucas-Rodd

Coach: Bec Goddard

Ins: New club in season seven.

Outs: N/A

Last season finish: N/A

Star power: Has AFLW experience in the likes of Tilly Lucas-Rodd, Louise Stephenson, Kaitlyn Ashmore, Sarah Perkins, Aileen Gilroy, Jess Duffin and Kate McCarthy just to name a few, but had a heavy recruiting focus on its VFLW outfit as the Hawks prepare for their first season in the competition.

Rising stars: Keep a close eye on top draft picks Jasmine Fleming and Charlotte Baskaran. Will be ready to take on the competition – and finishing Year 12 – after blistering showings at Under-18 level.

Expected finish: 17th

MELBOURNE

Captain: Daisy Pearce

Coach: Mick Stinear

Ins: Jordan Ivey (Geelong), Charlotte Wilson (Carlton), Maeve Chaplin (draft), Samantha Johnson (draft), Georgia Gall (draft), Rhiannon Watt

Outs: Lauren Magee (stepping away), Jackie Parry (Geelong), Krstel Petrevski (West Coast), Shelley Scott (Geelong), Isabella Simmons (West Coast), Brenna Tarrant (Sydney), Eliza McNamara (injury)

Last season finish: 2nd (9-1)

Star power: After a grand final appearance earlier this year, the Demons have retained the majority of their list and will be determined to avenge their premiership defeat at the hands of Adelaide. Skipper and superstar Daisy Pearce remains a formidable force up forward after she elected to play on for at least another season, while Tayla Harris delivered an All-Australian season in attack. Karen Paxman remains a star ball-winner, with Libby Birch stoic in defence.

Rising stars: Alyssa Bannan was recognised with a rising star nomination last season for her work on the wing and will be one to watch. An impact player with the speed to match.

Expected finish: 2nd

Daisy Pearce is chasing an elusive premiership. Picture: Michael Klein

NORTH MELBOURNE

Captain: Emma Kearney

Coach: Darren Crocker

Ins: Erika O’Shea (Ireland), Vikki Wall (Ireland), Zoe Savarirayan (rookie), Taylah Gatt (draft), Sophia McCarthy (draft), Charli Granville (draft), Grace Matser (draft), Cassidy Mailer (draft)

Outs: Kaitlyn Ashmore (Hawthorn), Daria Bannister (Essendon), Daisy Bateman (Western Bulldogs), Jessica Duffin (Hawthorn), Aileen Gilroy (Hawthorn), Lexi Hamilton (Sydney)

Last season finish: 4th (7-3)

Star power: Captain Emma Kearney added a sixth All-Australian guernsey to her collection earlier this year after moving into a more defensive role, while prolific ballwinner Ash Riddell shunned expansion interest to remain at Arden Street. Jasmine Garner also remains one of the game’s best in attack.

Rising stars: Vikki Wall and Erika O’Shea are exciting prospects who come from Ireland with big wraps. Isabella Eddey – a rising star nominee from earlier this year – is another exciting prospect.

Expected finish: 5th

PORT ADELAIDE

Captain: Erin Phillips

Coach: Lauren Arnell

Ins: New team in season seven

Outs: N/A

Last season finish: N/A

Star power: The AFLW’s most decorated player Erin Phillips has overcome off-season knee surgery in time to lead out the side she grew up supporting in round 1, and should tag-team beautifully with Gemma Houghton in Port’s forward line.

Rising stars: The standout South Australian draftee, midfielder Hannah Ewings, has been compared with Richmond star Dustin Martin, and ex-Brisbane defender Indy Tahau will be Port’s key defender.

Expected finish: 15th

Erin Phillips will lead Port Adelaide after six years at the Crows. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

RICHMOND

Captain: Katie Brennan

Coach: Ryan Ferguson

Ins: Grace Egan (Carlton), Libby Graham (GWS), Stephanie Williams (Geelong), Charley Ryan (draft), Eilish Sheerin (draft), Katelyn Cox (draft)

Outs: Christina Bernardi (delisted), Sarah Dargan (Sydney), Iilish Ross (delisted), Ingrid Houtsma (Geelong), Akec Makur Chuot (Hawthorn), Hannah McLaren (delisted), Sarah Sansonetti (delisted)

Last season finish: 11th (3-7)

Star power: Monique Conti continues to lead the charge for the Tigers after another stellar season, having turned her full focus to AFLW. Skipper Katie Brennan also remains among the competition’s best forwards after another All-Australian gong. Cross-coder Tessa Lavey continues to impress, as do the Hosking twins – Sarah and Jess – who are entering their sixth season.

Rising stars: Emilia Yassir looked at home in her first season and should only get stronger, while Meg Macdonald impressed in her first season at the top level.

Expected finish: 10th

ST KILDA

Captain: Hannah Priest

Coach: Nick Dal Santo

Ins: J’Noemi Anderson (draft), Clara Fitzpatrick (delisted free agent), Grace Kelly (West Coast), Deanna Jolliffe (draft), Caitlin Matthews (draft) Erin McKinnon (GWS), Nicola Stevens (Carlton), Hannah Stuart (draft).

Outs: Tilly Lucas-Rodd (Hawthorn), Kate McCarthy (delisted), Tahlia Meyer (delisted), Catherine Phillips (Essendon), Paige Price (delisted), Isabella Shannon (stepping away), Jacqui Vogt (Essendon), Rhiannon Watt (delisted), Alana Woodward (delisted).

Sidelined: Leah Cutting (work commitments)

Last season finish: 13th (2-8)

Star power: Dual best-and-fairest winner Georgia Patrikios returns after sitting out last season over the league’s vaccination rules, and will provide a huge midfield boost. Nicola Stevens, Hannah Priest, Bianca Jakobsson and Erin McKinnon are other key Saints.

Rising stars: Nicola Xenos, Tarni White, Alice Burke and Molly McDonald lead St Kilda’s younger brigade.

Expected finish: 14th

Georgia Patrikios is back for the Saints. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

SYDNEY

Captain: Maddy Collier

Coach: Scott Gowans

Ins: New team in season seven

Outs: N/A

Last season finish: N/A

Star power: Courted a number of top AFLW names before landing premiership Bulldog Brooke Lochland, ex-Demon Brenna Tarrant, former Roo Lexi Hamilton and Bec Privitelli and Ally Morphett from across town at the Giants as some of their AFLW-experienced players. Aliesha Newman also joins the new outfit after playing at Collingwood and Melbourne. Had the top draft pick and managed to snag top Victorian talent Montana Ham, who nominated NSW as her destination of choice.

Rising stars: Tough to go past Montana Ham as the No.1 draft pick. She’ll divide her time between finishing school in Victoria and the Harbour City, while midfielder Sofia Hurley also comes with handy talent.

Expected finish: 18th

WEST COAST

Captain: Emma Swanson

Coach: Michael Prior

Ins: Abbygail Bushby, Jaide Britton, Emily Elkington, Ella Roberts, Mikayla Western, Lauren Wakfer, Zoe Wakfer (draft), Jess Sedunary (Adelaide), Krstel Petrevski, Isabella Simmons (Melbourne), Kate Bartlett, Sasha Goranova, Ella Smith (WAFLW)

Outs: Ashlee Atkins, Lauren Gauci (delisted), Mikayla Bowen (Geelong), Niamh Kelly, Amber Ward (Adelaide), Maddy Collier (Sydney), Grace Kelly (St Kilda), Tayla Besland, Mellissa Caulfield, Andrea Gilmore, Courtney Guard, Parris Laurie (retired)

Last season finish: 14th (1-9)

Star power: Long-term captain Emma Swanson and her deputy Dana Hooker remain the Eagles stars and leading lights for the team that is looking to improve after being wooden spooners in season six.

Rising stars: Ella Roberts is yet to turn 18, but is noted for her level head and maturity beyond her years. She could debut quickly for the Eagles, while former Crows Jessica Sedunary should add class into the midfield early on.

Expected finish: 16th

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Captain: Ellie Blackburn

Coach: Nathan Burke

Ins: Daisy Bateman (North Melbourne), Millie Brown (Geelong), Rylie Wilcox (draft), Keeley Coyne (draft), Heidi Woodley (draft), Brooke Vernon (draft)

Outs: Ellyse Gamble (Essendon), Ashleigh Guest (retired), Isabel Huntington (GWS), Brooke Lochland (Sydney), Hannah Scott (retired), Bonnie Toogood (Essendon)

Last season finish: 7th (4-5-1)

Star power: Skipper Ellie Blackburn turned her back on significant offers from expansion rivals including Sydney with an eye to chasing a second premiership at the kennel. Kirsty Lamb remains dominant alongside her in the midfield in one of the competition’s strongest one-two punches.

Rising stars: All four draftees – including Brooke Vernon from the Blues – will be ready to play if required, while young gun Isabella Grant looks to have settled and will develop in defence.

Expected finish: 8th

OUR PREDICTED LADDER

1. Adelaide

2. Melbourne

3, Brisbane

4. Fremantle

5. North Melbourne

6. Collingwood

7. Carlton

8. Western Bulldogs

9. GWS Giants

10. Richmond

11. Geelong

12. Essendon

13. Gold Coast

14. St Kilda

15. Port Adelaide

16. West Coast

17. Hawthorn

18. Sydney

Originally published as AFLW teams and tips: Round 1 teams and predictions for every match from our expert tipsters