MCG will play host to Friday's Round 7 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Western Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. Western Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 30, 2021 at 7:50 pm
Where: MCG
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Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Preview
First plays seventh on Friday night in what is shaping up to be a finals-like atmosphere at the MCG.
The Tigers appeared well on their way to a convincing victory last week against Melbourne before the Dees kicked three unanswered goals in the second quarter to go on and win by plenty.
Still undefeated, the Dogs will be looking to pickup where they left off in Canberra with a gutsy 39-point win over the Giants.
After things were tight at three-quarter time, the Dogs exploded with a nine-goal final term in another convincing performance from Luke Beveridge’s side.
Not surprisingly, the Dogs have been installed as the short-priced favourites on the back of that performance.
Unlike most teams, the Bulldogs have given the reigning premiers a real run for their money winning three of their last five meetings – although Beveridge’s probably won’t reflect too fondly on last year’s 41-point loss.
Even so, the Dogs should feel good about their chances knowing Dustin Martin, Kane Lambert and Dylan Grimes are all doubtful to play.
It goes without saying that their absence will be felt massively on Friday night – particularly against a Dogs team that leads the league in goals scored and ranks dead last in goals allowed.
The Tigers still have enough class to keep this tight, but the Dogs should improve to 7-0.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.54 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $8.00.
Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Teams
TIGERS
B: D.Astbury, N.Balta, D.Grimes
HB: N.Broad, R.Mansell, J.Short
C: K.McIntosh, T.Cotchin, M.Pickett
HF: D.Rioli, S.Edwards, J.Aarts
F: T.Lynch, S.Bolton, J.Riewoldt
FOLL: T.Nankervis, J.Ross, J.Graham
I/C: B.Houli, R.Collier-Dawkins, J.Castagna, L.Baker
EMG: P.Naish, W.Martyn, C.Coleman-Jones, M.Rioli
IN: R.Collier-Dawkins
OUT: K.Lambert, D.Martin (both injured)
DOGS
B: T.Duryea, A.Keath, E.Wood
HB: C.Daniel, Z.Cordy, B.Dale
C: B.Smith, M.Bontempelli, L.Hunter
HF: A.Treloar, A.Naughton, R.West
F: J.Schache, J.Bruce, M.Hannan
FOLL: S.Martin, J.Macrae, T.Liberatore
I/C: A.Scott, J.Johannisen, H.Crozier, P.Lipinski
EMG: J.Ugle-Hagan, B.Khamis, L.McNeil, R.Smith
IN: R.West, J.Schache, M.Hannan, P.Lipinski
OUT: L.Vandermeer, L.Jong, J.Dunkley, T.English (all injured), L.McNeil (Managed)