Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 22 AFL game between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Richmond Tigers. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Greater Western Sydney Giants vs. Richmond Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday August 13, 2021 at 7:50 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Greater Western Sydney Giants vs Richmond Tigers Odds
Greater Western Sydney Giants vs Richmond Tigers Preview
The Giants and Tigers were two of the biggest winners to emerge from Round 21, setting up what is sure to be a hard-fought battle on Friday night at Marvel.
Greater Western Sydney’s rousing win over the Cats in Geelong last week has left them in firm control of their finals destiny from here on out, while the Tigers still have a pulse thanks to a blowout win over North Melbourne.
Richmond has opened -9.5 point favourites in betting, largely due to the uncertainty surrounding star Giants forward Toby Greene.
GWS is set to appeal his two-match suspension for last week’s elbow on Patrick Dangerfield, and if successful, it wouldn’t be surprising if the odds swing closer to even money.
There’s no denying the Tigers looked sharp last week in their win over North, but it’s difficult to read too much into a win over the bottom dwellers.
GWS, meanwhile, has been playing some very strong footy of late, mixing a pair of wins over Geelong and Essendon with a two respectable efforts against Port Adelaide and Sydney over the last month.
The Giants are also set to receive a boost on attack with Josh Kelly and Jesse Hogan a chance to play, while Stephen Coniglio and Jacob Hopper could also provide some much-needed experience.
Richmond has the runs (and a premiership) on the board over GWS, but since this is basically a ‘win or go home’ scenario for both clubs, it’s easier to feel confident in the Giants with a little insurance.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Greater Western Sydney Giants to win at $2.26 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $8.00.
Greater Western Sydney Giants vs Richmond Tigers Teams
GIANTS
B: Stein, Taylor, Cumming
HB: Peatling, Haynes, Whitfield
C: Kennedy, Ward, Ash
HF: Lloyd, Himmelberg, de Boer
F: Sproule, Hogan, Taranto
FOLL: Mumford, Hopper, Kelly
I/C: Bruhn, Perryman, O’Halloran, Idun
EMG: Riccardi, Stone, Davis, Briggs
IN: Kennedy, Lloyd, Hogan, Mumford, Hopper, Kelly
OUT: Riccardi, Briggs (both omitted), Greene (suspended), Brown, Daniels, Buntine (all injured), Shipley (sub)
TIGERS
B: Vlastuin, Grimes, Astbury
HB: Stack, Short, Rioli
C: Bolton, Cotchin, Dow
HF: Edwards, Lambert, Baker
F: Lynch, Parker, Riewoldt
FOLL: Nankervis, Prestia, Graham
I/C: Mansell, Coleman-Jones, Ralphsmith, Rioli
EMG: Garthwaite, Aarts, McIntosh, Martyn
IN: Nil
OUT: Castagna (sub)
