MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 17 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and West Coast Eagles. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. West Coast Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 7, 2024 at 1:10 pm
Where: MCG
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Melbourne Demons vs West Coast Eagles Odds
Melbourne Demons vs West Coast Eagles Preview
Round 16 dealt a harsh blow to the Demons, narrowly missing out on a crucial away win against the Lions. Now outside the top-eight, they face an Eagles side struggling with form, notably scoring just four goals in their recent match against the Hawks, a statistic unlikely to suffice against Melbourne.
The Eagles’ concerns include intensity and consistency, notably lacking pressure around the contest and efficiency in critical areas. They allowed 22 marks inside 50 against the Hawks, an area where Melbourne aims to capitalize.
This clash marks the Eagles’ first visit to the MCG this year and the first meeting at this venue between these teams since 2014. Melbourne, with much at stake and a chance to address critical issues, enters this matchup as clear favorites.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.13 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bayley Fritsch at $8.50.
Melbourne Demons vs West Coast Eagles Teams
DEMONS
B: J.Lever, S.May, J.McVee
HB: A.Moniz-Wakefield, T.McDonald, T.Rivers
C: T.Woewodin, A.Neal-Bullen, C.Windsor
HF: T.Sparrow, J.van Rooyen, E.Langdon
F: K.Pickett, B.Fritsch, J.Melksham
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, C.Oliver
I/C (FROM): C.Salem, B.Laurie, J.Bowey, A.Tomlinson, T.Fullarton, K.Tholstrup, D.Turner
IN: J.Melksham, C.Salem, B.Laurie, J.Bowey, T.Fullarton
OUT: H.Petty (Injured), K.Brown (Omitted)
EAGLES
B: B.Hough, T.Barrass, A.Witherden
HB: T.Cole, J.McGovern, L.Duggan – C
C: J.Hunt, E.Yeo, J.Jones
HF: L.Ryan, J.Waterman, T.Brockman
F: J.Cripps, O.Allen, J.Darling
FOLL: B.Williams, H.Reid, T.Kelly
I/C (FROM): R.Ginbey, C.Chesser, H.Johnston, J.Williams, J.Rotham, H.Edwards, J.Hutchinson
IN: H.Johnston, J.Williams, H.Edwards, J.Hutchinson
OUT: M.Flynn (Injured)
