Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 12 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Richmond Tigers. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Richmond Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 5, 2021 at 7:40 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers Preview
Essendon had a good win over the struggling West Coast last week and all of a sudden they’re talking finals.
I think they’re in for a wake up call this week when their young side has to play more accountable football.
Richmond are clearly undermanned but they’re proven to be good enough to win games like this despite injuries.
Backing Richmond to win and some very quiet Essendon supporters the following week.
Market Update: Essendon are flying at the moment and punters think the time is right for a big upset win. They’ve been well backed this week and are into $2.52 with Sportsbet.
Richmond are drifting but that’s no surprise given the state of their list at the moment. They’re out to $1.53.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond Tigers to win at $1.53 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $8.00.
Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers Teams
BOMBERS
B: Laverde, Francis, Ridley
HB: Heppell, Stewart, Hind
C: McGrath, Merrett, Cox
HF: Perkins, Stringer, Jones
F: Waterman, Hooker, McDonald-Tipungwuti
FOLL: Phillips, Parish, Langford
I/C: Redman, Guelfi, Waterman, Ham
EMG: Zerk-Thatcher, Ambrose, Cahill, Bryan
In: – A.Francis
Out: – B.Zerk-Thatcher (Omitted), W.Snelling (Injured)
TIGERS
B: Vlastuin, Balta, Grimes
HB: Short, Broad, Houli
C: McIntosh, Cotchin, Caddy
HF: Aarts, Edwards, Graham
F: Coleman-Jones, Martin, Riewoldt
FOLL: Chol, Bolton, Prestia
I/C: Baker, Pickett. Collier-Dawkins, Castgana
EMER: Rioli, Ryan, Ralphsmith, Miller
In: – S.Edwards, M.Pickett
Out: – T.Nankervis (Injured), H.Ralphsmith (Omitted), D.Rioli (Medi-Sub)
