Adelaide Oval will play host to Friday's Round 6 AFL game between Adelaide Crows and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with Adelaide Crows heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Adelaide Crows vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday April 19, 2024 at 7:40 pm

Where: Adelaide Oval

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Adelaide Crows vs Essendon Bombers Odds

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Surprisingly, the Crows head back to Adelaide on Friday night favoured by two goals against the Bombers.

With their backs to the wall, Adelaide responded in a big way last week with a two-point road win over Carlton, a performance highlighted by Izak Rankine’s brilliance and most importantly, 18 marks inside 50.

Scoring and a lack of attacking footy had been frustrating the Crows’ faithful since the season started, and with a big scalp over a serious flag contender now under their belt, there’s plenty of reason for optimism moving forward.

The Bombers were superb last week in their win over the Dogs, dominating through the middle of the ground. The injury list still makes for grim reading, but it’s worth noting the Dons have won six in a row over the Crows dating back to 2018.

With all this said, I think the bookies have this one wrong.

The Bombers’ midfield has been one of the best in the competition so far, while they’ve also looked dangerous down back where they’ve averaged the fourth-most tackles inside 50.

On talent alone, the Crows have plenty to match the Dons through the middle of the ground, but with a spot in the eight potentially up for grabs, I think Essendon keeps this tight.

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Adelaide Crows vs Essendon Bombers Tip

Adelaide Crows vs Essendon Bombers Teams

CROWS

B: L.Nankervis, J.Borlase, B.Smith

HB: J.Worrell, M.Keane, M.Michalanney

C: M.Hinge, J.Dawson – C, C.Jones

HF: J.Soligo, I.Rankine, J.Rachele

F: B.Cook, D.Fogarty, T.Walker

FOLL: R.O’Brien, R.Laird, B.Keays

I/C: W.Hamill, L.Gollant, S.Berry, L.Sholl, N.McHenry

EMG: B.Dowling, E.Himmelberg, L.Pedlar

IN: J.Borlase, L.Sholl

OUT: J.Butts (Injured), M.Crouch (Suspension)

BOMBERS

B: D.Heppell, B.McKay, N.Hind

HB: N.Martin, M.Redman, A.McGrath

C: X.Duursma, D.Parish, J.Kelly

HF: S.Durham, K.Langford, A.Davey Jnr

F: J.Gresham, J.Stringer, B.Hobbs

FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Caldwell, Z.Merrett – C

I/C: S.Draper, E.Tsatas, N.Cox, J.Laverde, H.Jones

EMG: A.Roberts, N.Caddy, J.Davey

IN: E.Tsatas

OUT: J.Menzie (injured)