We take a look at Saturday nights (25/5/2019) AFL Week 10 match which is between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.

When: Saturday May 25, 7:25pm

Where: MCG

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Preview:

The Tigers pounced all over the Hawks last week in a win that reminded everyone just how special Dustin Martin can be.

Richmond’s 36-point victory was capped off by Dusty’s 37 disposal, two-goal performance, but really, the pressure from Damien Hardwick’s side was the real story as the Tigers rewound the clock to their 2016 best.

Essendon also had plenty to celebrate last week as they fought hard for a gutsy seven-point win over the Dockers at Marvel. The Bombers were electric through the midfield and around the stoppages, while Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti once again chipped in with a handy three-goal bag.

This game should have plenty of feel about it on Saturday, although it is worth noting the Tigers have enjoyed the better part of this match up over the last five years.

Richmond have won eight straight over the Dons dating back to 2014, but if this game is anything like last year’s Round 22 thriller, we should be in for a real treat.

One of the telling signs of Richmond’s season has been their lack of composure through the midfield. Injuries certainly haven’t helped, but the fact the Tigers lead the competition in opponent disposals is a telling sign.

For Essendon, keeping it clean through the middle of the ground could prove the difference between winning or losing. The Bombers also rank fifth in clearances, so if their superior forward line can challenge Richmond’s depleted back line, Essendon look a real chance at an upset.

Odds:

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Tip: Richmond Tigers at $1.51

Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Josh Caddy at $12.00

Teams:

TIGERS

B: Garthwaite, Astbury, Grimes

HB: Stack, Edwards, Houli

C: Ellis, Prestia, McIntosh

HF: Baker, Caddy, Rioli

F: Balta, Lynch, Castagna

FOLL: Coleman-Jones, Martin, Higgins

I/C: Broad, Menadue, Bolton, Vlastuin

EMG: Collier-Dawkins, Butler, Weller, Naish

IN: Rioli, Coleman-Jones

OUT: Soldo, Lambert

BOMBERS

B: Laverde, Hooker, Hurley

HB: McGrath, Ambrose, Saad

C: Redman, Merrett, Begley

HF: McKenna, Stringer, Zaharakis

F: Bellchambers, Francis, McDonald-Tipungwuti

FOLL: McKernan, Shiel, Heppell

I/C: Parish, Guelfi, Langford, McNiece

EMG: Z.Clarke, Baguley, Brown, D.Clarke

IN: Laverde, McKernan

OUT: Daniher, Baguley

*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change