We take a look at Friday nights (7/6/2019) AFL Week 12 match which is between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Friday June 7, 7:50pm
Where: MCG
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Preview:
Richmond’s place inside the top four was short and sweet as the Tigers find themselves sitting sixth following last week’s meltdown against North Melbourne.
Geelong has a lot less to worry about atop the ladder, but head coach Chris Scott still has plenty to ponder ahead of this week’s Friday night blockbuster.
The Cats held on for a 22-point home win against the Swans last week, but after leaving the door ajar for Sydney in the first half, it was another less than convincing performance from the premiership favourites.
If Friday night’s battle is anything like last year’s epic three-point thriller in Round 20 though, we should be in for a real treat. Richmond has won their last three meetings against the Cats, but if they wish to steal the points this time around, they’ll need to step up through the midfield.
Geelong might lead the competition in goals scored, but they’ve also been the sixth-best side when it comes to winning the clearances. Richmond, meanwhile, ranks second last in clearances, and after losing the disposal and contested possession counts by a wide margin to North, it’s worth questioning whether the Tigers have the troops in place to get the job done.
Geelong finds themselves as the away favourite this week at the ‘G, a scenario they are a perfect 2-0 in against the Tigers. Richmond are 0-1 as the line underdog at home over the last 12 months, so you’re best off sticking with the Margin.
Odds:
Tip: Geelong Cats at $1.46
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Gary Rohan at $11.00
Teams:
RICHMOND
B Ryan Garthwaite, Nick Vlastuin, Dylan Grimes
HB Noah Balta, Shane Edwards, Bachar Houli
C Liam Baker, Dion Prestia, Kamdyn McIntosh
HF Daniel Rioli, Jason Castagna, Dan Butler
F Dustin Martin, Tom J. Lynch, Jacob Townsend
FOL Ivan Soldo, Trent Cotchin, Josh Caddy
I/C Sydney Stack, Jack Higgins, Jack Graham, Patrick Naish
EMG Mabior Chol, Maverick Weller, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Connor Menadue
IN
Daniel Rioli, Jacob Townsend, Jack Graham, Patrick Naish
OUT
Brandon Ellis (Injured), Shai Bolton (Omitted), Nathan Broad (Omitted), David Astbury (Injured)
NEW
Patrick Naish
GEELONG CATS
B Zach Tuohy, Jake Kolodjashnij, Mark O’Connor
HB Mark Blicavs, Harry Taylor, Tom Stewart
C Patrick Dangerfield, Tim Kelly, Mitch Duncan
HF Luke Dahlhaus, Esava Ratugolea, Tom Hawkins
F Gary Ablett, Gary Rohan, Jordan Clark
FOL Rhys Stanley, Cameron Guthrie, Joel Selwood
I/C Jack Henry, Gryan Miers, Tom Atkins, Brandan Parfitt
EMG James Parsons, Zac Smith, Lachie Fogarty, Jed Bews
IN
Gary Ablett, Rhys Stanley
OUT
James Parsons (Omitted), Zac Smith (Omitted)
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
