MCG will play host to Friday's Round 17 AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with Collingwood Magpies heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Collingwood Magpies vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday July 5, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Where: MCG
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Collingwood Magpies vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Collingwood Magpies vs Essendon Bombers Preview
Doubt surrounds the Bombers in clutch moments, especially after failing against the Cats. Their opponents also have something to prove, having been underwhelming lately with late-game comebacks overshadowing their performances.
ANZAC Day was a historic, thrilling draw, leaving both teams unsatisfied. The Bombers excelled with quick transitions, solid defense, and effective forward spreading, key to beating the Pies in 2024.
Essendon struggles in attack, often wasting opportunities inside 50 due to poor kicking accuracy. This trend, evident with scores of 60 and 70 in recent games against top-eight teams, could be their downfall.
Collingwood’s all-out-attack strategy focuses on outscoring rather than defending, which fails against tactical teams but can exploit the Bombers. In clutch moments, the Pies have the edge over the Bombers.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Collingwood Magpies to win at $1.58 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Brody Mihocek at $12.
Collingwood Magpies vs Essendon Bombers Teams
MAGPIES
B: B.Maynard, D.Moore – C, I.Quaynor
HB: C.Dean, J.Howe, O.Markov
C: S.Sidebottom, S.Pendlebury, J.Daicos
HF: B.Hill, B.Mihocek, L.Schultz
F: J.Richards, P.Lipinski, B.Frampton
FOLL: D.Cameron, J.De Goey, N.Daicos
I/C: N.Kreuger, J.Crisp, W.Hoskin-Elliott, H.Harrison, N.Long
EMG: F.Macrae, R.McInnes, L.Sullivan
IN: C.Dean, L.Schultz, N.Long
OUT: B.McCreery (Injured), L.Sullivan (Omitted), J.Noble (Injured)
BOMBERS
B: J.Ridley, B.McKay, J.Laverde
HB: N.Martin, M.Redman, A.McGrath
C: X.Duursma, S.Durham, A.Perkins
HF: M.Guelfi, H.Jones, N.Hind
F: J.Stringer, P.Wright, K.Langford
FOLL: S.Draper, J.Caldwell, Z.Merrett – C
I/C: D.Shiel, J.Gresham, N.Cox, J.Kelly, N.Caddy
EMG: B.Hobbs, N.Bryan, J.Menzie
IN: D.Shiel, J.Kelly, N.Caddy
OUT: D.Heppell (Managed), T.Goldstein (Managed), J.Menzie (Omitted)
