The second game on Saturday for AFL Round 3 is between Western Bulldogs and Richmond Tigers. The opening bounce is set to commence at 1.45pm with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. The favourite for the match is away team Richmond Tigers. View our preview and teams for the game between Western Bulldogs and Richmond Tigers.
Round: Round 3, Saturday April 5, 1.45pm
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Weather: 22° Shower or two clearing.
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| Western Bulldogs | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.20 | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.05 |
| Richmond Tigers | 1.38 | 1.36 | 1.37 | 1.36 | 1.38 | 1.38 |
All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.
Tips: Richmond Tigers to win.
Preview:
Richmond has a great recent record against the Western Bulldogs having won the past three encounters by an average margin of 66 points. The Bulldogs haven’t beaten the Tigers since round eight, 2011 and unless they can find a suitable target up forward their losing trend against the Tigers looks set to continue. The Bulldogs didn’t have a single multiple goal kicker in their loss to North Melbourne last Sunday with key forwards Liam Jones and Jake Stringer held to one major each. Their pressure was good in patches but their skill execution needs huge improvement against the Tigers this Saturday if they are to have any chance of breaking through for their first win of the season. Richmond held off a fast finishing Carlton last Thursday night and has since had an eight-day break ahead of this clash. With a strong midfield and the likes of Tyrone Vickery and Jack Riewoldt up forward, the Tigers will be able to stretch the Bulldogs defence.
LAST FIVE TIMES
R13, 2013, Richmond 17.19 (121) d Western Bulldogs 8.13 (61) at Etihad Stadium
R3, 2013, Richmond 20.15 (135) d Western Bulldogs 10.8 (68) at Etihad Stadium
R20, 2012, Richmond 22.18 (150) d Western Bulldogs 12.8 (80) at the MCG
R8, 2011, Western Bulldogs 23.15 (153) d Richmond 18.10 (118) at Etihad Stadium
R2, 2010, Western Bulldogs 17.18 (120) d Richmond 7.6 (48) at the MCG
THE SIX POINTS
1. Richmond thrashed the Bulldogs twice last season at Etihad Stadium, recording wins by 67 and 60 points in rounds three and 13.
2. Both teams are ranked in the top five in the League for disposals. The Tigers are fourth averaging 378 disposals per game, while the Bulldogs are fifth with 370.5 possessions per game.
3. Richmond has won the past three clashes against the Bulldogs by an average margin of 66 points.
4. At Etihad Stadium, Richmond holds a narrow advantage over the Bulldogs winning six games to five with one draw.
5. The Tigers are struggling in tackles so far in 2014 and are ranked 16th in the League with 59.5 per game, while the Dogs are ranked 12th averaging 79 tackles per game.
6. Next to captain Ryan Griffen, Tom Liberatore is the second-highest ranked Bulldogs player in the AFL’s Official Rankings at 32. He cramped badly in the final term in the loss to North Melbourne but should be fit and ready for this game.
Teams:
Western Bulldogs:
B Liam Picken, Jordan Roughead, Easton Wood
HB Jason Johannisen, Dale Morris, Robert Murphy
C Adam Cooney, Ryan Griffen, Koby Stevens
HF Luke Dahlhaus, Stewart Crameri, Mitch Wallis
F Lachie Hunter, Liam Jones, Daniel Giansiracusa
FOLL Will Minson, Matthew Boyd, Tom Liberatore
I/C Lin Jong, Jake Stringer, Shaun Higgins, Jack Macrae
EMG Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Williams, Tory Dickson
IN Nil
OUT Nil
Richmond Tigers:
B Troy Chaplin, David Astbury, Dylan Grimes
HB Bachar Houli, Nick Vlastuin, Steven Morris
C Shaun Grigg, Daniel Jackson, Reece Conca
HF Dustin Martin, Ben Griffiths, Jake King
F Shane Edwards, Jack Riewoldt, Ty Vickery
FOLL Orren Stephenson, Matt Thomas, Trent Cotchin
I/C Ricky Petterd, Brandon Ellis, Nathan Gordon, Chris Newman
EMG Matthew Arnot, Matt McDonough, Sam Lloyd
IN Orren Stephenson, Nathan Gordon,Daniel Jackson
OUT Nathan Foley (Omitted), Shaun Hampson (Knee),Brett Deledio (Ankle)
NEW Nathan Gordon
