MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 4 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Western Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 7:25 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: Saturday April 9, 2022 at 7:25 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Preview
The Dogs got back on track last week with a strong finish against the Swans, and it’s no surprise to find Luke Beveridge’s side as the favourite heading into Saturday’s game against the Tigers.
Plenty have ruled a line through Richmond’s premiership credentials on the back of last week’s disappointing loss to St Kilda, and rightfully so.
The Tigers allowed the Saints to kick four goals in the final term on their way to a 33-point win, a game that highlighted just how much Richmond is missing Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt – as well as some basic concerns surrounding their overall effort on the field.
Damien Hardwick’s side has won its last two meetings against the Dogs, but this is a much tougher task with Dylan Grimes now joining the injury list.
Last week’s win over Sydney felt like the confidence booster the Bulldogs needed, and they might just prove a few of their critics wrong with a big win here.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.50 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Aaron Naughton at $8.50.
Richmond Tigers vs Western Bulldogs Teams
TIGERS
B: J.Gibcus, R.Tarrant, B.Miller
HB: J.Short, N.Broad, D.Rioli
C: K.McIntosh, T.Cotchin, M.Pickett
HF: S.Bolton, L.Baker, J.Graham
F: T.Lynch, J.Castagna, J.Riewoldt
FOLL: T.Nankervis, D.Prestia, T.Dow
I/C: N.Balta, H.Ralphsmith, S.Edwards, M.Parker
EMG: J.Ross, R.Mansell, I.Soldo, T.Sonsie
IN: B.Miller, J.Riewoldt, D.Prestia
OUT: I.Soldo, J.Aarts, J.Ross (all omitted), D.Grimes (injured)
BULLDOGS
B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, T.Duryea
HB: C.Daniel, T.O’Brien, B.Dale
C: J.Macrae, J.Dunkley, L.Hunter
HF: C.Weightman, J.Ugle-Hagan, B.Smith
F: M.Hannan, A.Naughton, L.Vandermeer
FOLL: T.English, A.Treloar, M.Bontempelli
I/C: L.Butler, T.Liberatore, A.Scott, B.Williams
EMG: M.Wallis, B.Khamis, L.McNeil, J.Sweet
IN: T.O’Brien, L.Butler, B.Williams
OUT: R.Smith (omitted), Z.Cordy, A.Keath (both injured), M.Wallis (sub)