MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 6 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday April 24, 2022 at 7:25 pm
Where: MCG
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Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Preview
The ANZAC Eve clash between the Tigers and Dees is always a special occasion and this year’s game will be no exception.
Richmond’s up and down form continued last week with a road loss to the Crows, while Melbourne remains the only unbeaten team on the season after thumping GWS last week by an impressive 67-point margin.
The longer the season goes on the harder it is to see the Dees not winning back-to-back flags.
Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver remain in Brownlow-best form, while there’s been no tougher team to score against than the reigning champs so far.
That said, the Tigers will fancy themselves on this stage, and they might just have some revenge in mind after losing this clash last year by 34 points.
Richmond has played to a profitable 7-5 record on the back of a loss, but statistically speaking, it’s tough to argue with what the Dees bring to the table.
Melbourne has been a much more efficient team inside 50, not to mention their outstanding work around the clearances over the last 12 months.
You could build a case for Richmond keeping this game close but considering this is also a chance for the Dees to make a big statement, it’s much easier to side with the favourites.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.28 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Christian Petracca at $17.
Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Teams
RICHMOND
Backs N.Broad 35 R.Tarrant 6 J.Gibcus 28
Half Backs J.Short 15 N.Vlastuin 1 D.Rioli 17
Centreline J.Ross 5 T.Cotchin 9 K.McIntosh 33
Half Forwards J.Castagna 11 L.Baker 7 S.Edwards 10
Forwards T.Lynch 19 J.Riewoldt 8 N.Balta 21
Followers T.Nankervis – C 25 D.Prestia 3 T.Dow 27
Interchange R.Mansell 31 J.Graham 34 R.Collier-Dawkins 26
S.Bolton 29
Emergencies T.Sonsie 40 S.Banks 41 M.Parker 37
M.Rioli 49
In: – J.Gibcus, K.McIntosh, R.Mansell, R.Collier-Dawkins
Out: – B.Miller (Omitted), M.Parker (Omitted), J.Aarts (Omitted), M.Pickett (Injured), H.Ralphsmith (Injured)
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MELBOURNE
Backs J.Hunt 29 S.May 1 H.Petty 35
Half Backs J.Bowey 17 J.Smith 44 T.Rivers 24
Centreline A.Brayshaw 10 C.Petracca 5 E.Langdon 15
Half Forwards K.Pickett 36 S.Weideman 26 A.Neal-Bullen 30
Forwards B.Fritsch 31 B.Brown 50 C.Spargo 9
Followers M.Gawn – C 11 C.Oliver 13 T.Sparrow 32
Interchange J.Harmes 4 L.Jackson 6 J.Jordon 23
L.Dunstan 27
Emergencies T.Bedford 12 J.Melksham 18 A.Tomlinson 20
T.McDonald 25
In: – J.Smith, B.Brown, L.Dunstan
Out: – T.McDonald (Omitted), T.Bedford (Medi-Sub), J.Lever (HS Protocol), J.Viney (HS Protocol)