MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 14 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Hawthorn Hawks. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Hawthorn Hawks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. Hawthorn Hawks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 15, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Where: MCG
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A monumental occasion for Dustys 300th at the G, its set to be a bumper crowd and possibly a cracking contest.
Richmonds grit has remained despite the results this year, and they were well rewarded against the Crows to nab their second win of the season.
Their reliability inside forward 50 to capitalise off the craftiness of Noah Cumberland and Seth Campbell was pivotal tactically.
No easy task this week as they come up against the Hawks, who would have no doubt set their eyes on a spot in the finals with a desirable two weeks to come.
From a team who were extremely poor with their disposal, lacking intent moving the ball inside 50, and running back in defence, theyve become almost the opposite with their intent and conviction.
Whilst they couldnt dominate stoppage clearances, the Hawks still found ways to work their way into the contest and slow the ball down with big defensive spoils and efforts to get numbers to the contest.
For all of the Tigers dominance against the Crows, the stats reflect an arguably poor showing, lacking efficiency inside 50, with a lot less of the ball.
If theyre able to generate scores from 3-5 more entries, theyll give themselves a good crack at the Hawks, and that natural burst and speed off turnover will present itself.
The Hawks forward threats have been super pivotal and the spread is something they havent had in a while.
Naturally in such a momentous game, it will be tight, but the Hawks have that aura around them at the moment where they will get it done.
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Richmond Tigers vs Hawthorn Hawks Tip
We're tipping Hawthorn Hawks to win at $1.44 odds.
Richmond Tigers vs Hawthorn Hawks Teams
TIGERS
B: B.Miller, N.Broad, N.Balta
HB: N.Vlastuin, T.Brown, D.Rioli
C: K.McIntosh, L.Baker, H.Ralphsmith
HF: R.Mansell, S.Bolton, S.Campbell
F: T.Lynch, D.Martin, N.Cumberland
FOLL: T.Nankervis – C, T.Taranto, T.Dow
I/C: T.Sonsie, J.Koschitzke, K.McAuliffe, J.Graham, J.Short
EMG: J.Trezise, S.Banks, K.Smith
IN: T.Lynch, D.Martin
OUT: S.Ryan (Injured), D.Prestia (Injured)
HAWKS
B: J.Impey, S.Frost, J.Scrimshaw
HB: K.Amon, J.Sicily – C, W.Day
C: J.Weddle, D.Moore, J.Worpel
HF: C.Mackenzie, J.Gunston, C.Macdonald
F: J.Ginnivan, M.Chol, L.Breust
FOLL: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, C.Jiath
I/C: N.Watson, M.D’Ambrosio, C.Nash, C.Dear, B.Hardwick
EMG: J.Serong, M.Ramsden, H.Morrison
IN: L.Meek, N.Watson
OUT: N.Reeves (Injured), S.Mitchell (Omitted)