MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 9 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Western Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. Western Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 11, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Where: MCG
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Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Preview
The one thing the Dogs execute perfectly is their ability to beat a finals contender convincingly, only to lose to a rebuilding team the week after.
On paper, anyone would back the Dogs in for a comfortable five-plus goal win against the Tigers, but they continually make themselves beatable and vulnerable with their lack of commitment to getting stuck in and making a stance with their backs against the wall.
The Tigers are struggling to keep up with their lack of availability, but they could be helped this week by the return of Noah Balta and Dion Prestia.
The Dogs selection panel has continued to swing the axe to no avail, and with the likes of Ryley Sanders dominating at VFL, are they getting it right?
The Dogs fall into the category of efficient with disposal around the ground, they often convert inside 50 and rank high in the competition for it, but are poor defensively to shut down repeat entries.
The Tigers fast flowing football isnt hitting its peaks anymore, and they sit at second last for disposal efficiency and last for tackles per game, which is a result of their heavily reliant uncontested game.
Richmonds fundamentals are keeping them behind in most games, and whilst they are competitive, they get smashed at the stoppages, which gives them no tactical advantage in most hitouts.
The Dogs are a punters worst nightmare, and how could anyone be confident backing them anymore?
The good thing for the Dogs is that their worst usually kicks a high score still, which will be enough against the Tigers.
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Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Tip
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.38 odds.
Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Teams
TIGERS
B: B.Miller, N.Broad, T.Young
HB: N.Vlastuin, T.Brown, D.Rioli
C: H.Ralphsmith, M.Pickett, S.Banks
HF: R.Mansell, S.Bolton, M.Rioli
F: N.Balta, D.Martin, M.Lefau
FOLL: T.Nankervis – C, D.Prestia, T.Dow
I/C: J.Short, J.Graham, L.Baker, S.Campbell, T.Sonsie
EMG: K.McIntosh, N.Cumberland, S.Ryan
IN: N.Balta, D.Prestia, J.Graham
OUT: D.Grimes (Managed), K.McIntosh (Omitted), S.Naismith (Omitted)
BULLDOGS
B: L.Bramble, L.Jones, B.Dale
HB: T.Duryea, A.Keath, J.Johannisen
C: B.Williams, A.Treloar, J.Freijah
HF: L.Vandermeer, A.Naughton, R.Garcia
F: J.Harmes, J.Ugle-Hagan, R.West
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, E.Richards
I/C: L.Cleary, S.Darcy, H.Gallagher, J.Macrae, J.O’Donnell
EMG: R.Lobb, C.Daniel, A.Jones
IN: A.Keath, J.Freijah, R.West, L.Cleary
OUT: B.Khamis (Omitted), T.Liberatore (Injured), O.Baker (Omitted), C.Clarke (Omitted)
