Adelaide Oval will play host to Friday's Round 6 AFL game between Adelaide Crows and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with Adelaide Crows heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Adelaide Crows vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 19, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Adelaide Crows vs Essendon Bombers Odds
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Surprisingly, the Crows head back to Adelaide on Friday night favoured by two goals against the Bombers.
With their backs to the wall, Adelaide responded in a big way last week with a two-point road win over Carlton, a performance highlighted by Izak Rankines brilliance and most importantly, 18 marks inside 50.
Scoring and a lack of attacking footy had been frustrating the Crows faithful since the season started, and with a big scalp over a serious flag contender now under their belt, theres plenty of reason for optimism moving forward.
The Bombers were superb last week in their win over the Dogs, dominating through the middle of the ground. The injury list still makes for grim reading, but its worth noting the Dons have won six in a row over the Crows dating back to 2018.
With all this said, I think the bookies have this one wrong.
The Bombers midfield has been one of the best in the competition so far, while theyve also looked dangerous down back where theyve averaged the fourth-most tackles inside 50.
On talent alone, the Crows have plenty to match the Dons through the middle of the ground, but with a spot in the eight potentially up for grabs, I think Essendon keeps this tight.
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Adelaide Crows vs Essendon Bombers Tip
We're tipping Adelaide Crows to win at $1.48 odds.
Adelaide Crows vs Essendon Bombers Teams
CROWS
B: L.Nankervis, J.Borlase, B.Smith
HB: J.Worrell, M.Keane, M.Michalanney
C: M.Hinge, J.Dawson – C, C.Jones
HF: J.Soligo, I.Rankine, J.Rachele
F: B.Cook, D.Fogarty, T.Walker
FOLL: R.O’Brien, R.Laird, B.Keays
I/C: W.Hamill, L.Gollant, S.Berry, L.Sholl, N.McHenry
EMG: B.Dowling, E.Himmelberg, L.Pedlar
IN: J.Borlase, L.Sholl
OUT: J.Butts (Injured), M.Crouch (Suspension)
BOMBERS
B: D.Heppell, B.McKay, N.Hind
HB: N.Martin, M.Redman, A.McGrath
C: X.Duursma, D.Parish, J.Kelly
HF: S.Durham, K.Langford, A.Davey Jnr
F: J.Gresham, J.Stringer, B.Hobbs
FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Caldwell, Z.Merrett – C
I/C: S.Draper, E.Tsatas, N.Cox, J.Laverde, H.Jones
EMG: A.Roberts, N.Caddy, J.Davey
IN: E.Tsatas
OUT: J.Menzie (injured)