We take a look at Friday nights (3/5/2019) AFL Week 7 match which is between the Collingwood Magpies and the Port Adelaide Power. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Friday May 3, 7:50pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Preview:
Marvel plays host to this Friday night meeting between third and fifth, a game that promises to hold plenty of surprises.
Collingwood returns to the pitch after last Thursday’s controversial Anzac Day encounter with Essendon, a game that once again showcased the character of Nathan Buckey’s experienced side on the grandest stage.
Port Adelaide held on for a nail-biting win of their own over North Melbourne. It wasn’t the prettiest win, but Sam Gray’s four goal performance was enough to see the Power over the line by 16-points.
These two sides met only once last year in a blowout 115-64 Collingwood win at home, snapping Port’s four-game winning streak over the Pies. The odds suggest Ken Hinkey’s side are no chance this week in Melbourne, but it’s fair to say the stats suggest otherwise.
We should be in for a close game between two sides that rank first and third in effective disposals. Collingwood’s first quarter last week against the Bombers was frighteningly good, but the Power can easily contain the Pies through the midfield – something they’ve done all year to lead the league in contested possession.
To make things even more interesting, both sides also rank first and second in marks inside 50. This line looks a little wide – so back the Power to keep this close.
Odds:
Tip: Collingwood Magpies at $1.33
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Jordan De Goey at $7.00
Teams:
MAGPIES
B: B. Maynard, J. Roughead, J. Howe
HB: J. Crisp, D. Moore, T. Langdon
C: S. Sidebottom, S. Pendlebury, T. Phillips
HF: J. Thomas, B. Reid, J. Elliott
F: J. Stephenson, B. Mihocek, W. Hoskin-Elliott
FOLL: B. Grundy, T. Adams, J. De Goey
I/C: A. Treloar, C. Brown, L. Greenwood, D. Beams
POWER
B: R Bonner, T. Clurey, D. Houston
HB: R. Burton, D. Howard, D. Byrne-Jones
C: X. Duursma, T. Rockliff, J. Westhoff
HF: T. Marshall, B. Ebert, Z. Butters
F: S. Gray, P. Ryder, C. Rozee
FOLL: S. Lycett, O. Wines, T. Boak
I/C: J. Lienert, W. Drew, S. Powell-Pepper, K. AMon
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change