MCG will play host to Wednesday's Round 7 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Wednesday April 24, 2024 at 7:25 pm
Where: MCG
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Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Preview
Richmond faces a daunting task against Melbourne in the ANZAC Day Eve clash, with injuries plaguing the Tigers and doubts emerging over Melbourne’s form after their loss to Brisbane. The Demons will likely rely on their contested game to pressure Richmond and force turnovers, while the Tigers’ struggles with disposal efficiency and tackling could pose challenges. Melbourne may focus on defensive transition to minimize Richmond’s threat on the turnover. Despite the odds stacked against them, the Tigers may still show fighting spirit in this important fixture.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.19 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bayley Fritsch at $9.50.
Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Teams
TIGERS
B: T.Young, N.Broad, D.Grimes
HB: N.Vlastuin, T.Brown, D.Rioli
C: H.Ralphsmith, J.Graham, M.Pickett
HF: S.Campbell, R.Mansell, M.Rioli
F: M.Lefau, S.Bolton, D.Martin
R: T.Nankvervis (C), L.Baker, T.Dow
I/C: S.Naismith, K.McIntosh, B.Miller, J.Hopper, S.Banks
EMG: J.Koschitzke, K.McAuliffe, T.Sonsie
IN: D.Grimes, S.Naismith, J.Hopper, S.Banks
OUT: T.Sonsie (Omitted), K.McAuliffe (Omitted), J.Short (Injured), J.Koschitzke (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: T.Rivers, S.May, T.McDonald
HB: B.Howes, J.Lever, J.McVee
C: E.Langford, C.Petracca, J.Billings
HF: K.Chandler, J.Van Rooyen, K.Pickett
F: A.Neal-Bullen, B.Fritsch, H.Petty
R: M.Gawn (C), J.Viney, C.Oliver
I/C: C.Windsor, B.Laurie, T.Sparrow, T.Woewodin, D.Turner
IN: K.Pickett, B.Laurie, D.Turner
OUT: K.Tholstrup (Omitted), C.Salem (Injured), B.Brown (Omitted)