AFL season guide: Every club’s predicted finish as new fixture locked in

The first bounce of a new AFL season is almost here and CODE Sports has everything you need to know about the 2025 campaign — including where our experts are tipping each team to finish.

The AFL season is here for 2025.

The first bounce of a new AFL season is almost here, with Opening Round kicking off at the SCG on Friday night.

Get the latest intel, analysis and insider access from our team of footy experts at CODE Sports.

• Brisbane, Geelong, Gold Coast and Essendon won’t feature this weekend due to Cyclone Alfred — but the AFL has locked in an updated fixture.

• Will your club be the finals bolter of 2025? Or is it destined for the bottom four? Find out in our final predicted ladder.

Where will Nick Daicos and the Magpies finish in 2025? Picture: Getty Images

• The first official team sheets will land on Thursday night — but it will only be four teams. See how every other side might line up for round 1 here.

• Play SuperCoach? The rookies are key to any good team. Our experts have covered every name to consider in the ultimate cheapie bible.

• Tipping more your thing? Get ready for your office or family competition by downloading our tipping chart poster now.

• The competition will not only be hot on the field with Fox Footy and Channel 7 drawing battle lines in a new TV war. See who will be on your screens every weekend.

Originally published as AFL season guide: Every club’s predicted finish as new fixture locked in