Optus Stadium will play host to Monday's Round 21 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 8:10 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Monday August 9, 2021 at 8:10 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Odds
West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Preview
Two wins from their last five games has left the Eagles in a vicarious position with less than a month to play.
West Coast is desperately clinging to its spot inside the eight after suffering a demoralising loss to Collingwood last week, and they won’t feel particularly good about Monday’s game against a Demons team that just belted the Suns by 98 points.
Melbourne also has a lot to play if they hope to secure a top two spot.
The Dees sit two points behind Geelong and the Bulldogs in third, making this a must-win game as they venture to Perth for the first time all season.
Simon Goodwin’s side has been very tough to beat on the road this year, but the fact they’ve lost their last three games against West Coast in Perth dating back to 2018 is worth factoring in.
The Eagles aren’t used to playing as the underdog at home, and there is a bit to like about them after coming under fire all week for their lazy effort against Collingwood last Sunday.
Adam Simpson has plenty to mull over during the week in regards to selections, but with their spot in the eight on the line and a crowd also expected, the Eagles keeping this game close isn’t as absurd as it might seem.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.46 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bayley Fritsch at $9.00.
West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Teams
EAGLES
B: Cole, H.Edwards, Hurn
HB: Duggan, McGovern, Sheppard
C: Gaff, Kelly, Redden
HF: Langdon, Darling, Cripps
F: Petruccelle, Kennedy, Allen
FOLL: Naitanui, Yeo, Sheed
I/C (extended): Waterman, Edwards, Vardy, Witherden, Nelson, Hutchings, Rotham, West
IN: Edwards, Vardy, Witherden, Nelson
OUT: O’Neill (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: Bowey, May, Petty
HB: Hunt, Lever, Salem
C: Brayshaw, Petracca, Langdon
HF: Pickett, McDonald, Spargo
F: Neal-Bullen, Brown, Fritsch
FOLL: Gawn, Oliver, Harmes
I/C (extended): Jackson, Melksham, vandenBerg, Jordon, Rivers, Weideman, Sparrow, Smith
IN: Melksham, vandenBerg, Weideman, Smith
OUT: Viney (Suspension)