How does the AFL ladder predictor work?

It starts from the real results, adds your pick for every game still to be played and recalculates the ladder as you go. It uses the AFL’s own rules: four points for a win, two for a draw, and percentage to separate clubs on equal points.

How many teams make the AFL finals?

Ten, from 2026. The top six go straight into the first full week of finals. Seventh to tenth play the wildcard round for the last two places in the final eight.

What happens if two clubs finish level?

Points first, then percentage, then the results between the two clubs. If they are still level the AFL draws lots, which no predictor can forecast, so the tool marks those clubs as tied.

Do I have to enter a margin?

No. A margin only changes percentage. Leave it blank and the tool uses the typical winning margin so far this season, shown in the box. Type your own to see how a big win moves a club up the ladder.

Can I use it after the season has finished?

Yes. Replay the season from any round and predict the rest. It is a good way to see how the ladder could have gone a different way.

Is my prediction saved or sent anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser. The share link holds your picks in the web address, so it only exists if you copy it.

Free tool

AFL ladder predictor.

Pick the winner of every game left and watch the AFL ladder move. Your predicted top ten sets the wildcard round and the finals, so you can play it through to a premier. Free, no signup, and your picks stay in your browser.

2026 season

Real results up to

No margin entered: a win uses this season’s typical winning margin, 26 points.

Round

0 of 9 games picked

The 2026 season is finished. Replay it from any round with “Real results up to”.

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Sat 18 Jul
Sat 18 Jul
Sat 18 Jul
Sun 19 Jul
Sun 19 Jul
Sun 19 Jul

The predicted ladder, updated with every pick
Position	Club	P	W	D	L	Pts	%
1	Fremantle	17	15	0	2	60	142.26
2	Sydney Swans	17	13	0	4	52	131.22
3	Hawthorn	17	11	1	5	46	114.19
4	Brisbane Lions	17	11	0	6	44	117.08
5	Adelaide Crows	17	11	0	6	44	116.92
6	Melbourne	17	11	0	6	44	109.03
7	Western Bulldogs	17	10	0	7	40	92.28
8	Collingwood	17	9	1	7	38	104.40
9	Geelong Cats	17	9	0	8	36	115.16
10	St Kilda	17	8	0	9	32	106.14
11	GWS Giants	17	8	0	9	32	101.57
12	Carlton	17	8	0	9	32	91.93
13	North Melbourne	17	8	0	9	32	91.38
14	Gold Coast Suns	17	7	0	10	28	95.62
15	Port Adelaide	17	6	0	11	24	101.33
16	West Coast Eagles	17	4	0	13	16	72.03
17	Richmond	17	2	0	15	8	63.04
18	Essendon	17	1	0	16	4	66.61

Straight to finals Wildcard round

Tap a club to pick the winner. The bracket follows your ladder.

Pick a winner in every tie to crown a premier.

Wildcard round
- Wildcard final 1
- Wildcard final 2
Week one
- Qualifying final 1
- Qualifying final 2
- Elimination final 1
  Lower-ranked wildcard winner
- Elimination final 2
  Higher-ranked wildcard winner
Semi finals
- Semi final 1
  Loser of QF1Winner of EF1
- Semi final 2
  Loser of QF2Winner of EF2
Preliminary finals
- Preliminary final 1
  Winner of QF1Winner of SF2
- Preliminary final 2
  Winner of QF2Winner of SF1
Grand final
- Grand final
  Winner of PF1Winner of PF2

Fixtures and results come from the same sports feed that runs tipping competitions on Fanzava.

How it works.

Choose where to start.

Real results count up to the round you pick. Every game after it is yours to predict. Once a season is finished, replay it from any round.
Tap a winner for each game.

Tap a club, or the draw. Add a winning margin if you want to move percentage. Leave it blank and the season’s typical margin is used.
Play the finals and share it.

The top ten on your ladder set the wildcard round and the finals bracket. Pick a premier, then copy the link or save an image.

How the AFL ladder is decided.

Four points for a win.

A draw is worth two and a loss nothing. A bye earns no points, so clubs are compared on the games they have played.

Percentage breaks ties.

Clubs level on points are ordered by percentage: points for divided by points against, times 100. Still level, the AFL looks at the games between those clubs, then draws lots.

Ten clubs play finals.

The top six go straight to week two. Seventh plays tenth and eighth plays ninth in the wildcard round. Fifth then plays the lower-ranked wildcard winner and sixth the higher-ranked.

Ladder predicted. Now run the whole season.

A prediction is one person’s opinion. A tipping comp settles it, week by week, with your logo, your colours and one leaderboard for your workplace, club or pub.

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Ladder predictor questions.

How does the AFL ladder predictor work?: It starts from the real results, adds your pick for every game still to be played and recalculates the ladder as you go. It uses the AFL’s own rules: four points for a win, two for a draw, and percentage to separate clubs on equal points.
How many teams make the AFL finals?: Ten, from 2026. The top six go straight into the first full week of finals. Seventh to tenth play the wildcard round for the last two places in the final eight.
What happens if two clubs finish level?: Points first, then percentage, then the results between the two clubs. If they are still level the AFL draws lots, which no predictor can forecast, so the tool marks those clubs as tied.
Do I have to enter a margin?: No. A margin only changes percentage. Leave it blank and the tool uses the typical winning margin so far this season, shown in the box. Type your own to see how a big win moves a club up the ladder.
Can I use it after the season has finished?: Yes. Replay the season from any round and predict the rest. It is a good way to see how the ladder could have gone a different way.
Is my prediction saved or sent anywhere?: No. Everything runs in your browser. The share link holds your picks in the web address, so it only exists if you copy it.

AFL ladder predictor.

Wildcard round

Week one

Semi finals

Preliminary finals

Grand final

How it works.

Choose where to start.

Tap a winner for each game.

Play the finals and share it.