Optus Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 15 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 8:40 pm with Essendon Bombers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday June 24, 2022 at 8:40 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers Odds
West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers Preview
Both of these teams surprised many with their Round 14 performances.
The Bombers recorded the third win of their season when they beat St Kilda on Friday night.
They had 15 more scoring shots than the Saints as well as 15 more inside 50s.
Their disposal efficiency was 80.1% which is up on their season average of 76.3% and 57.4% inside forward 50 (up from 46% on average).
Many thought it would be a percentage boost for Geelong on Saturday afternoon in Perth but the Eagles shown plenty of fight for four quarters which has not been the case throughout their 2022 campaign.
This, like many of the games this round, is a tough one to assess but they fact that the game is taking place in the west and some of West Coast’s experienced members have had several weeks on the park together has me bullish about their chances with a head start.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Essendon Bombers to win at $1.45 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Peter Wright at $9.50.
West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers Teams
EAGLES
B: S.Hurn, T.Barrass, L.Duggan
HB: J.Jones, J.Rotham, E.Yeo
C: C.West, T.Kelly, J.Redden
HF: J.Cripps, J.Darling, W.Rioli
F: L.Ryan, J.Kennedy, J.Waterman
FOLL: B.Williams, L.Shuey, A.Gaff
I/C: B.Hough, J.Petruccelle, R.Bazzo, C.Jamieson
EMG: A.Witherden, L.Foley, G.Clark, H.Edwards
IN: J.Rotham, T.Kelly, L.Ryan
OUT: J.Nelson (omitted), J.McGovern, D.Sheed (both injured), G.Clark (sub)
BOMBERS
B: J.Kelly, J.Laverde, J.Ridley
HB: M.Redman, D.Heppell, N.Hind
C: W.Snelling, Z.Merrett, S.Durham
HF: D.Shiel, K.Langford, M.D’Ambrosio
F: P.Wright, J.Stringer, H.Jones
FOLL: S.Draper, J.Caldwell, N.Martin
I/C: M.Guelfi, A.Perkins, B.Hobbs, N.Bryan
EMG: B.Ham, B.Zerk-Thatcher, A.Waterman, T.Cutler
IN: W.Snelling, K.Langford, N.Bryan
OUT: B.Ham (omitted), A.McGrath (injured), A.Phillips (managed), J.Stewart (sub)
