MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 2 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Port Adelaide. The game kicks off at 4:00 pm with Port Adelaide heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. Port Adelaide game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday March 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Where: MCG
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Richmond Tigers vs Port Adelaide Odds
Richmond Tigers vs Port Adelaide Preview
Adam Yze’s unconventional motivational tactic, symbolized by a camel atop Richmond’s locker room, failed to steer them to a better start than their current 0-2 record.
Despite the removal of the camel, Richmond’s response to their loss against the Suns was commendable, notably marked by Dusty Martin’s resurgence and improved defensive efforts in a narrow five-point defeat to Carlton.
Port Adelaide, in contrast, enjoyed a comfortable victory over West Coast in their season opener, with Charlie Dixon’s kicking prowess and strong midfield contributions from Connor Rozee and Zak Butters playing key roles.
With three wins in their last five encounters, Port holds a recent advantage over Richmond, highlighted by their convincing 31-point win in their last meeting.
While Richmond could gain an edge through early clearances, concerns persist regarding their forward entries, as they’ve been outmatched in this aspect in both games so far.
Despite their offensive talent, matching Port in this area remains uncertain for Richmond.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Port Adelaide to win at $1.38 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jeremy Finlayson at $11.
Richmond Tigers vs Port Adelaide Teams
TIGERS
B: D.Grimes, N.Broad, N.Vlastuin
HB: J.Short, K.McIntosh, D.Rioli
C: M.Pickett, T.Taranto, J.Ross
HF: M.Rioli, S.Bolton, R.Mansell
F: N.Balta, D.Martin, T.Lynch
FOLL: T.Nankervis – C, J.Hopper, L.Baker
I/C (FROM): T.Brown, T.Dow, B.Miller, S.Banks, M.Lefau, S.Ryan, S.Campbell
IN: T.Brown, B.Miller, S.Banks, M.Lefau, J.Clarke, S.Ryan
OUT: T.Young (Injured), J.Gibcus (Injured), D.Prestia (Injured)
POWER
B: R.Burton, E.Ratugolea, B.Zerk-Thatcher
HB: L.Jones, A.Aliir, D.Houston
C: M.Bergman, C.Rozee – C, T.Boak
HF: D.Byrne-Jones, T.Marshall, J.Horne-Francis
F: J.Finlayson, C.Dixon, W.Rioli
FOLL: I.Soldo, O.Wines, Z.Butters
I/C (FROM): K.Farrell, M.Georgiades, J.Burgoyne, D.Williams, W.Drew, J.Mead, J.Sweet
IN: M.Georgiades, J.Burgoyne, D.Williams, J.Sweet
OUT: J.McEntee (Injured)
