Round 18 concludes in Perth as Richmond take on West Coast at Optus Stadium. A thrilling win over the Swans has the Tigers within a game of the top eight heading into this weekend, and they’ve got a big opportunity to stay in the hunt for a finals place!
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AFL Round 18 Preview & Betting Tips
West Coast vs Richmond
Sunday 4:40pm AEST, July 16th, Optus Stadium
West Coast have made a big call at selection with Andrew Gaff being named as the sub. In positive news for the Eagles Shannon Hurn, Luke Shuey and Sam Petrevski-Seton return to the side to add some desperately needed experience.
It was an all too familiar tale for the Eagles, suffering an 81 point defeat at the hands of Brisbane last week. It’s clear West Coast aren’t up to standard, and struggle to compete against clubs outside of the bottom four.
The Tigers will be without co-captain Toby Nankervis who has been suspended for three weeks, while debutant Jacob Bauer is out with a hamstring injury. Ivan Soldo replaces Nankervis, while last week’s sub Jack Ross has been upgraded to the starting 22.
Richmond came from 26 points down to knock off the Swans in a stirring win at the MCG, built on a dominant clearance performance. The Tigers won the clearance count by 16, and the contested possessions by 9 as they kicked four goals to one in the final quarter.
With the likes of Taranto, Prestia, Hopper and Graham in the midfield, the Tigers are going to have a serious size advantage over the Eagles. If the Richmond midfield performs in the manner they did last week they’re going to create an abundance of scoring opportunities.
Richmond have won their last three games against West Coast by margins of 46, 35, and 109 points. With the Eagles having conceded over 100 points in twelve of their last fourteen games, it’s difficult to see them finding a way to contain the Tigers attacking game if they win the territory battle as they should.
Richmond got back to their brand of football last week and will be desperate to gain some much needed percentage that could prove crucial in the race for finals. Expect a ruthless performance from the Tigers in Perth.
Richmond -40.5
$1.90 (2 Units)
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Tim Taranto 30+ Disposals: Taranto has had a stellar season in his first year at the Tigers, averaging 31 disposals per game. The former Giant has hit the 30 disposal mark in five of his last seven games, and recorded 30 disposals when the Tigers beat the Eagles earlier in the season.
Shai Bolton 25+ Disposals: Bolton spent more time around the ball against Sydney, leading to a 31 disposal performance. Bolton has hit the 30 disposal mark in two of his last three games against the Eagles, and always lifts when playing in his home state, recording a season high 33 disposals at Optus Stadium in Round 13.
Dustin Martin Anytime Goal Scorer: Dusty’s forward prowess is always on show when he plays West Coast. Martin has kicked a goal in each of his last five games against the Eagles, with seven goals coming across those five games.
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