MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 2 AFL game between Hawthorn Hawks and Richmond Tigers. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Hawthorn Hawks vs. Richmond Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday March 28, 2021 at 1:10 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Hawthorn Hawks vs Richmond Tigers Odds
Hawthorn Hawks vs Richmond Tigers Preview
Fresh from a come-from-behind 1-point win over their old rivals Essendon, Hawthorn faces the might of Dustin Martin featuring the Richmond Football Club this Sunday at the MCG.
In a classic game of two halves, the Hawks came back from 40 points down to defeat the Bombers with Tim O’Brien’s goal putting them in front by just one point with 90 seconds remaining.
Clarko’s next-generation shone with Will Day notching up 28 disposals and it looks like Tyler Brockman is going to be a threat up forward, not to mention that Tom Mitchell seems to be back at his 2018 Brownlow-winning best with 39 disposals and a clear case of leather poisoning.
Do they have it in them to take on the might of the TIgers (and Dusty for that matter)
Let’s go through Dustin Martin’s performance against Carlton in the season opener – two goals from 31 disposals and clearly the BOG.
But it wasn’t all Dusty, Richmond was able to outlast a frisky Blues outfit and when you crunch the numbers, the Tigers kicked nine goals to one in time-on during the game.
The reigning premiers simply know when to make the most impact on the scoreboard, and they just happen to have the greatest big-time player on their side.
it’s worth noting that Hawthorn did indeed beat Richmond in Round 3 of last season when footy was in the Bizzaro times having just resumed.
I can see the Hawks putting up a fight, but I cannot see them beating the Tigers.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond Tigers to win at $1.17 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $9.00.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Richmond Tigers Teams
HAWKS
B: S.Frost, K.Hartigan, C.Jiath
HB: J.Impey, B.Hardwick, H.Morrison
C: T.Phillips, J.O’Meara, W.Day
HF: L.Breust, J.Koschitzke, J.Worpel
F: S.Burgoyne, J.Ceglar, T.Brockman
FOLL: B.McEvoy, L.Shiels, T.Mitchell
I/C: C.Downie, D.Moore, O.Hanrahan T.O’Brien
TIGERS
B: M.Pickett, D.Grimes, N.Balta
HB: L.Baker, D.Astbury, J.Short
C: D.Prestia, T.Cotchin, K.Lambert
HF: J.Aarts, S.Bolton, J.Castagna
F: T.Lynch, D.Martin, J.Riewoldt
FOLL: T.Nankervis, K.McIntosh, J.Caddy
I/C: D.Rioli, N.Broad, J.Graham, S.Edwards
