GMHBA Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 12 AFL game between Geelong Cats and Richmond Tigers. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Geelong Cats vs. Richmond Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 1, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Where: GMHBA Stadium
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Geelong Cats vs Richmond Tigers Odds
Geelong Cats vs Richmond Tigers Preview
Its a rare sight to see the Cats lose a game at their Kardinia Park fortress, but two in a row well thats unheard of.
Its also four losses on the trot for the Cats, and for all the hard work they did at the start to go seven unbeaten, they now sit in the cluster of top eight spot fighters.
Richmond was valiant against the Tigers in their Dreamtime battle against the Dons but just lacked class in defensive transition to shut down the Bombers on turnover.
Its not often the Tigers get to travel to the Cattery, and without a win since 2006, its hard to see the tide turning in this one.
The Cats have dug themselves into a hole in their previous two clashes and their lack of defensive accountability in transition has been poor, opening up the door for roving forwards.
Whilst thats an issue, their forward movement is hard to shut down at GMHBA, and theyre able to execute the switch of angles well, which is where the Tigers need to be most alert in.
Richmond got a retro Dusty performance last week, but if theyre hard to come by at this stage of his career, someone else needs to stand up this week to give them a sniff.
The Tigers lack of efficiency inside 50 could change at a narrow ground, but the lack of midfield depth will narrow their chances of staying in touch throughout the game.
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Geelong Cats vs Richmond Tigers Tip
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.06 odds.
Geelong Cats vs Richmond Tigers Teams
CATS
B: J.Henry, S.De Koning, J.Kolodjashnij
HB: T.Stewart – C, M.Holmes, Z.Guthrie
C: O.Dempsey, T.Bruhn, J.Bowes
HF: T.Stengle, B.Close, G.Miers
F: J.Cameron, T.Hawkins, O.Henry
FOLL: T.Conway, T.Atkins, M.Duncan
I/C: O.Mullin, G.Rohan, M.O’Connor, S.Neale, Z.Tuohy
EMG: B.Parfitt, C.O’Sullivan, S.Mannagh
IN: G.Rohan, M.O’Connor
OUT: M.Blicavs (Suspension), J.Clark (Suspension)
TIGERS
B: B.Miller, N.Broad, J.Short
HB: N.Vlastuin, T.Brown, D.Rioli
C: H.Ralphsmith, L.Baker, K.McIntosh
HF: M.Pickett, R.Mansell, T.Sonsie
F: M.Lefau, D.Martin, N.Cumberland
FOLL: T.Nankervis – C, J.Graham, T.Dow
I/C: S.Campbell, K.Smith, K.McAuliffe, S.Ryan, N.Balta
EMG: S.Green, S.Banks, J.Koschitzke
IN: R.Mansell, J.Graham, K.Smith
OUT: S.Bolton (Injured), D.Prestia (Managed), S.Green (Omitted)