Marvel Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 16 AFL game between Gold Coast Suns and Richmond Tigers. The game kicks off at 7:20 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Suns vs. Richmond Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday July 1, 2021 at 7:20 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Gold Coast Suns vs Richmond Tigers Odds
Gold Coast Suns vs Richmond Tigers Preview
A trip to the Gold Coast might be just what the doctor ordered for the struggling Tigers on Thursday night.
Richmond’s performance was arguably one of the worst of the Damien Hardwick era last week against the Saints, but the good news is the Tigers still find themselves sitting eighth thanks to a pair of losses from Essendon and GWS.
The Suns, on the other hand, come into this game a little worse for wear after suffering their third consecutive defeat against North Melbourne.
Stuart Dew’s side was far from disgraced in the nine-point loss, but the Suns’ inability to compete in the fourth quarter is a worrying side with the reigning premiers in town this week.
Richmond’s recent run of injuries has only gotten worse with Noah Balta and Nathan Broad set for an extended stint on the sideline, but there is some good news on the Tom Lynch front with the star forward set to face his former side.
As far as betting goes, this looks the perfect game for the Tigers to get back on track.
The top four and even the premiership are in question right now, but it’s hard to ignore the fact Richmond has won six straight over the Gold Coast dating back to 2015.
Lynch’s inclusion should give the Tigers a little more direction moving the ball forward, and seeing as though the Suns seemingly don’t have the legs to play a full four quarters, this one could get ugly.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond Tigers to win at $1.22 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $7.00.
Gold Coast Suns vs Richmond Tigers Teams
SUNS
B: Powell, Collins, Lemmens
HB: Lukosius, Ballard, Bowes
C: Ellis, Sharp, Fiorini
HF: Corbett, Day, Holman
F: Swallow, King, Flanders
FOLL: Burgess, Rowell, Miller
I/C: Markov, Ainsworth, Rankine, Sexton
EMG: Brodie, MacPherson, Graham, Atkins
IN: Collins, Swallow, Burgess
OUT: Graham (Omitted), Anderson (Injured), Smith (Injured), Greenwood (Managed)
TIGERS
B: Grimes, Astbury, Vlastuin
HB: Edwards, Short, Houli
C: McIntosh, Bolton, Pickett
HF: Castagna, Cotchin, Aarts
F: Lynch, Martin, Riewoldt
FOLL: Chol, Baker, Graham
I/C: Ross, Collier-Dawkins, Naish, Coleman-Jones
EMG: Mansell, Dow, Ryan, Miller
IN: Astbury, Lynch, Ross, Collier-Dawkins, Naish
OUT: Ryan (Omitted), Mansell (Omitted), Balta (Injured), Broad (Injured), Lambert (Injured), Prestia (Injured)