Blundstone Arena will play host to Saturday's Round 22 AFL game between North Melborune Kangaroos and West Coast Eagles. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with North Melborune Kangaroos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melborune Kangaroos vs. West Coast Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 10, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Where: Blundstone Arena
Bet 💰: Bet On This Match HERE
North Melborune Kangaroos vs West Coast Eagles Odds
North Melborune Kangaroos vs West Coast Eagles Preview
Its rare to say that both sides are coming off a win, but both are, and it should make for a much more entertaining clash, similar to what we saw earlier this year at Optus.
Its a matter of blooding youth for the Roos, getting the game exposure in and simply daring with their ball use, which is what got them up over the Tigers.
The Eagles are in a transition phase, trying to find balance between old and young, but their competitiveness has wavered on the road.
What has made the Kangas lift in the back end of the year is their disposal efficiency, giving themselves heaps more opportunity to impact forward of centre, which theyve capitalised on.
West Coast have been damaging with their contest pressure, and its what separates their best and worst at home and on the road.
The Eagles surprisingly have the least turnovers on average per game, but also average the least disposals per game, so imposing themselves on the contest early will give them some leverage.
The Roos forward pressure has made them a constant threat in transition, and with Nick Larkey kicking everything coming his way, theyre putting up big totals.
The Eagles also have Jake Waterman doing similar things, but in the context of this clash, Norths depth is more productive when it matters.
The Eagles have only won once in Tassie in the three games so far, all the way back in 2012, with the most recent meeting back in 2018 where North won.
Content provided by Ladbrokes
North Melborune Kangaroos vs West Coast Eagles Tip
We're tipping North Melborune Kangaroos to win at $1.62 odds.
North Melborune Kangaroos vs West Coast Eagles Teams
KANGAROOS
B: A.Corr, C.Comben, T.Pink
HB: J.Archer, H.Sheezel, L.McDonald
C: B.Scott, L.Davies-Uniacke, C.McKercher
HF: D.Tucker, B.Teakle, E.Ford
F: P.Curtis, N.Larkey, C.Zurhaar
FOLL: T.Xerri, T.Powell, J.Simpkin – C
I/C: Z.Duursma, L.Shiels, M.Bergman, W.Phillips, R.Hansen Jr
EMG: C.Lazzaro, B.Drury, K.Dawson
IN: L.Shiels, M.Bergman
OUT: D.Stephens (Injured), J.Stephenson (Injured)
EAGLES
B: T.Cole, J.McGovern, A.Witherden
HB: L.Duggan, R.Ginbey, B.Hough
C: Z.Trew, E.Yeo, H.Johnston
HF: J.Cripps, J.Darling, R.Maric
F: J.Waterman, O.Allen – C, L.Ryan
FOLL: B.Williams, T.Kelly, H.Reid
I/C: A.Gaff, J.Hunt, C.Hall, J.Williams, T.Dewar
EMG: J.Petruccelle, A.Reid, J.Hutchinson
IN: A.Gaff
OUT: H.Edwards (Injured)
