Optus Stadium will play host to Monday's Round 17 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne Kangaroos. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with West Coast Eagles heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Monday July 12, 2021 at 7:40 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
West Coast Eagles vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Odds
West Coast Eagles vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Preview
A home game against North will be music to the ears of West Coast head coach Adam Simpson after his side was belted by 92 points against the Swans last week.
The Eagles managed only 26 points in the loss– their lowest total since 1992 – but this does look a nice bounce-back game for them against the current wooden spoon favourites.
North hasn’t won against the Eagles in Perth since 2014, but that isn’t to say they can’t give this game a red-hot crack.
Despite the fact the Roos have won only one of their last five, North has been playing some inspired footy of late with a draw against GWS and a fair effort against Brisbane during the same time frame.
These two sides combined for only 83 points when they met last year on the Gold Coast, but it’s fair to say we might be in for a high-scoring game this time around with both teams ranking towards the top of the league in goals allowed.
As far as betting goes, West Coast should sense the importance of this game as they somehow remain in the eight, but the +26.5 line does look a little long based on recent efforts.
If North can start well like they did last week against the Bulldogs and carry that through the rest of the game, they might make a contest out of this.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping West Coast Eagles to win at $1.18 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Josh Kennedy at $7.50.
West Coast Eagles vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Teams
EAGLES
B: Hurn, Barrass, Cole
HB: Sheppard, McGovern, Duggan
C: Gaff, Kelly, Cripps
HF: Sheed, Darling, Ryan
F: Allen, Kennedy, Langdon
FOLL: Naitanui, Yeo, Shuey
I/C (from): Edwards, Vardy, Petruccelle, O’Neill, Foley, Nelson, Rotham, Ah Chee
IN: Gaff, Ryan, O’Neill, Nelson, Rotham, Ah Chee
OUT: Witherden, Redden, Jones (all injured)
KANGAROOS
B: Walker, McKay, Turner
HB: Ziebell, Tarrant, Hall
C: Dumont, Simpkin, McDonald
HF: Stephenson, Larkey, Davies-Uniacke
F: Mahony, Zurhaar, Taylor
FOLL: Goldstein, Cunnington, Thomas
I/C (from): Scott, Polec, Atley, Phillips, Walker, Lazzaro, Xerri, Campbell
IN: Polec, Lazzaro, Walker, Campbell
OUT: Ford (sub)