Friday’s only AFL Round 4 match is between Richmond Tigers and Collingwood Magpies. The opening bounce is set to commence at 7.50pm with the game to be played at MCG. The away team Richmond Tigers are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Richmond Tigers and Collingwood Magpies.
Round: Round 4, Friday April 11, 7.50pm AEST
Stadium: MCG
Weather: 19° Rain.
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Odds Comparison:
Richmond Tigers | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.35 | 2.45 |
Collingwood Magpies | 1.61 | 1.55 | 1.61 | 1.55 | 1.61 | 1.57 |
All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.
Tips: Collingwood Magpies to win and cover the line at $1.92.
Teams:
Richmond Tigers:
B: T.Chaplin, D.Astbury, D.Grimes
HB: B.Houli, N.Vlastuin, S.Morris
C: S.Grigg, D.Jackson, R.Conca
HF: D.Martin, T.Vickery, S.Lloyd
F: S.Edwards, J.Riewoldt, B.Griffiths
FOLL: S.Hampson, M.Thomas, T.Cotchin
I/C: M.Arnot, B.Ellis, N.Gordon, C.Newman
EMG: M.McDonough, N.Foley, O.Stephenson
IN: S.Hampson, S.Lloyd, M.Arnot
OUT: R.Petterd, O.Stephenson, J.King
Collingwood Magpies:
B: A.Toovey, L.Keeffe, N.Maxwell
HB: H.Lumumba, J.Frost, A.Fasolo
C: S.Sidebottom, S.Pendlebury, C.Young
HF: B.Macaffer, T.Cloke, J.Blair
F: J.Elliott, J.White, T.Goldsack
FOLL: B.Grundy, D.Swan, D.Beams
I/C: J.Thomas, T.Langdon, J.Witts, L.Ball
EMG: M.Clarke, Q.Lynch, B.Kennedy
IN: J.Thomas, J.Witts
Preview:
LAST FIVE TIMES
R4, 2013, Collingwood 16.17 (113) d Richmond 11.13 (79) at the MCG
R2, 2012, Collingwood 12.13 (85) d Richmond 8.16 (64) at the MCG
R4, 2011, Collingwood 24.17 (161) d Richmond 13.12 (90) at the MCG
R17, 2010, Collingwood 19.13 (127) d Richmond 6.9 (45) at the MCG
R20, 2009, Collingwood 22.20 (152) d Richmond 8.11 (59) at the MCG
THE SIX POINTS
1. The last time these sides met, Travis Cloke starred. He kicked seven goals in round four last year when the Pies won by 34 points.
2. After three rounds, Cloke is rated 46th for contested marks and the Magpies third last. Last season, he was first and his team sixth.
3. The sides are faring differently in clearances. The Tigers are ranked second with an average of nearly 45 a game while the Pies are equal second last with 36.
4. Still, the Pies have the upper hand in recent history. They’ve beaten the Tigers the last six times with round 19, 2007 the last yellow and black victory.
5. Brett Deledio and Shaun Hampson could return for the Tigers while Nick Vlastuin is being monitored after being concussed. The Pies are confident Nick Maxwell (ankle) will play.
6. Scott Pendlebury remains second on the AFL Official Player Ratings, brought to you by Gatorade, but Dane Swan has fallen from ninth to 13th.