Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 10 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 6:20 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: Sunday May 19, 2024 at 6:20 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Odds
West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Preview
The Eagles were sent back to last year with their loss to the Pies, but in fairness, they showed some fight in the second half.
Theyre coming up against a fired-up Melbourne side, who let their guard slip and showed some vulnerability against the Blues.
It starts in the middle for the Eagles, who are really up for a challenge having to combat Petracca, Oliver, and Viney who will be extra bullish this week.
A big task at hand for Jeremy McGovern, Tom Barrass, and Liam Duggan who will look to bring a lot of crash and bash inside 50 to mitigate the impact of Melbournes crafty forward line.
The Eagles lack pressure, and it seems an easy task for the Dees, who themselves provide the pressure into the late stages of the fourth quarter.
Travelling to Perth is no easy task, but the Dees havent lost at Optus Stadium since 2020, so theyre comfortable on the ground that similarly mirrors the MCG.
A big opportunity for both teams to bounce back, but the Dees class and contested game should outlast the Eagles.
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West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Tip
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.16 odds.
West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Teams
EAGLES
B: A.Witherden, T.Barrass, B.Hough
HB: T.Cole, J.McGovern, L.Duggan – C
C: C.Chesser, H.Reid, J.Hunt
HF: L.Edwards, J.Waterman, J.Cripps
F: L.Ryan, J.Darling, J.Williams
FOLL: B.Williams, T.Kelly, R.Ginbey
I/C (FROM): A.Gaff, D.Sheed, J.Jones, J.Rotham, R.Maric, T.Dewar, J.Culley
IN: J.Waterman, A.Gaff, J.Jones, H.Edwards, J.Culley
OUT: J.Petruccelle (Injured), H.Johnston (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: B.Howes, S.May, T.Rivers
HB: J.McVee, T.McDonald, J.Lever
C: J.Billings, C.Oliver, C.Windsor
HF: A.Neal-Bullen, B.Fritsch, K.Pickett
F: K.Chandler, H.Petty, S.McAdam
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, C.Petracca
I/C (FROM): C.Salem, J.Bowey, A.Tomlinson, T.Sparrow, T.Fullarton, T.Woewodin, B.Brown
IN: S.McAdam, C.Salem, A.Tomlinson, T.Fullarton, K.Tholstrup, B.Brown
OUT: E.Langdon (Personal Reason), J.van Rooyen (Injured), D.Turner (Injured)
