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Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers Tips, Odds and Teams – AFL 2022

MCG will play host to Friday's Round 3 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 7:20 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday April 1, 2022 at 7:20 pm

Where: MCG

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Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers Odds

Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers Preview

Friday night footy returns to the MCG for a big game between Melbourne and Essendon.

Melbourne ;got the job done against Gold Coast last weekend and remain undefeated thus far.

Essendon showed good signs early against Brisbane but couldn’t maintain it, going down by 4 goals.

Nothing to suggest that Essendon will upset the Demons here, $1.26 is short but they’re clearly the better side.

Head To Head Bet

Melbourne Demons
$1.19
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We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.19 odds.

First Goal Scorer

Christian Petracca
$13
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First Goal Scorer: Christian Petracca at $13.

Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers Teams

DEMONS

B: T.Rivers, A.Tomlinson, S.May

HB: J.Hunt, J.Smith, J.Jordon

C: T.Sparrow, C.Petracca, E.Langdon

HF: L.Jackson, T.McDonald, J.Viney

F: B.Fritsch, B.Brown, C.Spargo

FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, K.Pickett

I/C: J.Harmes, A.Brayshaw, J.Bowey, A.Neal-Bullen

EMG: T.Bedford, J.Melksham, S.Weideman, L.Dunstan

IN: Nil

OUT: T.Bedford (sub)

BOMBERS

B: J.Stewart, J.Laverde, J.Kelly

HB: M.Redman, D.Heppell, N.Hind

C: A.McGrath, J.Caldwell, T.Cutler

HF: J.Stringer, M.Guelfi, N.Martin

F: A.Perkins, P.Wright, T.Wanganeen

FOLL: S.Draper, D.Parish, S.Durham

I/C: J.Ridley, D.Shiel, B.Ham, A.Phillips

EMG: B.Hobbs, B.Zerk-Thatcher, D.Smith, A.Waterman

IN: N.Martin, D.Shiel, A.Phillips

OUT: D.Smith, A.Francis (both omitted), Z.Merrett, N.Cox (both injured)

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