Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 17 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Adelaide Crows. The game kicks off at 3:20 pm with Essendon Bombers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Adelaide Crows game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 9, 2023 at 3:20 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Essendon Bombers vs Adelaide Crows Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Adelaide Crows Preview
We have to wait until Sunday afternoon to get the match of the round and there is plenty to play for at Marvel Stadium between the Bombers and Crows.
Not only are the punters struggling to split these to head to head but also in terms of their chances at going deep into September.
Only percentage separates the two teams on the ladder and the loser of this game can slip outside the top eight come Sunday evening.
The Bombers have been excellent at Marvel this season and have covered the line in six of their last eight at the venue.
Adelaide’s ceiling is very high as evident by their narrow loss to Collingwood but they have struggled to win away from home.
This is a toss of the coin but if the best Crows outfit turns up, I think they win in a high scoring affair.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Adelaide Crows to win at $2.00 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Taylor Walker at $9.00.
Essendon Bombers vs Adelaide Crows Teams
BOMBERS
B: A.McGrath, B.Zerk-Thatcher, J.Laverde
HB: M.Redman, J.Ridley, K.Langford
C: N.Martin, Z.Merrett – C, D.Heppell
HF: S.Durham, S.Weideman, J.Caldwell
F: M.Guelfi, P.Wright, J.Stringer
FOLL: A.Phillips, D.Parish, A.Perkins
I/C: B.Hobbs, W.Snelling, J.Kelly, J.Menzie
In: None
Out: D.Shiel (sub)
CROWS
B: B.Smith, N.Murray, M.Michalanney
HB: M.Hinge, J.Worrell, W.Milera
C: N.McHenry, J.Dawson – C, R.Sloane
HF: J.Rachele, D.Fogarty, R.Thilthorpe
F: L.Murphy, T.Walker, I.Rankine
FOLL: R.O’Brien, R.Laird, B.Keays
I/C: J.Soligo, L.Pedlar, C.Jones, L.Sholl
In: L.Sholl
Out: J.Butts (Injured)