MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 8 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Collingwood Magpies. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. Collingwood Magpies game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 7, 2022 at 1:45 pm
Where: MCG
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Richmond Tigers vs Collingwood Magpies Odds
Richmond Tigers vs Collingwood Magpies Preview
The top-eight comes into focus on Saturday afternoon when the Tigers and the Pies clash in front of a big crowd at the ‘G.
Collingwood’s 25-point win over the Suns last week has seen them into eighth on the ladder, while the Tigers are hot on their heels sitting four points adrift in ninth.
Richmond fans will be waiting with bated breath on the news of Dustin Martin’s potential return, and it’s fair to say his inclusion will only bolster a Tigers midfield that looked sharp last week in the win over West Coast.
Collingwood’s start to the year has caught many by surprise as the new-look Pies continue to prove a handful under new coach Craig McRae.
Rising Star contender Jack Ginnivan has stolen the headlines over the last few weeks, but there’s been plenty to like about Collingwood’s handballing and tackling in recent weeks too.
Dusty’s inclusion should swing this game well and truly in favour of the Tigers, but looking back, this has been a fixture that Collingwood has typically gotten up for.
The Pies have won three of their last five meetings against Richmond, and they should feel confident knowing they’ve not only been a better tackling team, but also a better team when it comes to winning the clearances.
Most importantly though, the Tigers nine of their last 10 games following a win, so with some insurance on offer at the line, the Pies look a good bet to keep this one tight.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond Tigers to win at $1.42 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $8.50.
Richmond Tigers vs Collingwood Magpies Teams
TIGERS
B: N.Balta, D.Grimes, J.Gibcus
HB: D.Rioli, N.Vlastuin, L.Baker
C: K.McIntosh, J.Short, S.Edwards
HF: J.Castagna, K.Lambert, S.Bolton
F: T.Lynch, D.Martin, J.Riewoldt
FOLL: T.Nankervis, D.Prestia, T.Cotchin
I/C: N.Broad, J.Graham, I.Soldo, M.Rioli
EMG: M.Pickett, R.Collier-Dawkins, R.Mansell, S.Stack
IN: D.Martin, T.Cotchin
OUT: R.Collier-Dawkins, J.Ross, S.Stack (all omitted)
MAGPIES
B: I.Quaynor, D.Moore, S.Pendlebury
HB: B.Maynard, J.Howe, J.Noble
C: S.Sidebottom, T.Adams, J.Daicos
HF: W.Hoskin-Elliott, J.Ginnivan, B.Mihocek
F: P.Lipinski, J.De Goey, O.Henry
FOLL: D.Cameron, T.Brown, J.Crisp
I/C: A.Begg, N.Daicos, B.McCreery, T.Bianco
EMG: C.Poulter, J.Madgen, M.Cox, C.Brown
IN: O.Henry, T.Bianco
OUT: C.Brown, J.Madgen (both omitted), R.McInnes (sub)