Fan Debates
Settle it.

Fan Debates is Australia's home for racing tips, AFL and NRL betting analysis, and fan-voted rankings. We exist because Australian sports fans deserve better than recycled press releases and anonymous tips from nobody in particular.

Every tip on this site is written by a named analyst with a track record you can follow. Every ranking list is driven by fan votes — not editorial consensus, not sponsors, not clicks. We believe the best arguments about who the greatest racehorse of all time is happen in the pub, not in a boardroom, and we've built a platform to capture that.

What We Cover

Horse racing is our heartland — metropolitan tips, form analysis, spring carnival coverage and deep dives into the numbers that most publications won't bother with. We also cover AFL and NRL betting, with a focus on finding value where the market has got it wrong rather than following the crowd.

The Fan Rankings are our most distinctive product — curated longlists of 50 candidates, fan votes that determine the final order, and staff picks preserved permanently so you can always see where our writers and our readers agree or disagree.

Our Team

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Tom Bourke
Form Analyst · Horse Racing
18 years covering Australian racing. Former racing editor at The Age. Specialises in metropolitan form and wet-track performers.
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Sarah Linton
AFL & NRL Analyst
Former sportswriter at the Herald Sun. Covers AFL and NRL betting markets with a focus on line value and same-game multis.
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Mike Dalton
Data & Analysis
Statistician and form analyst. Brings a data-first approach to racing and sports betting — if there's a pattern, he'll find it.
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Jack Reeves
NRL Analyst
NRL specialist with a particular focus on Queensland teams and the northern markets. Knows the game inside out.

Editorial Independence & Affiliate Disclosure

Fan Debates earns revenue through affiliate partnerships with licensed Australian bookmakers. When you click a "Bet Now" button and join a bookmaker through our link, we may receive a commission. This never influences our tips, analysis or rankings — our editorial team operates independently of our commercial relationships. Odds shown are indicative only. Always verify with your bookmaker before placing a bet. 18+ only. Gamble responsibly.