We take a look at Thursday nights (20/6/2019) AFL Week 14 match which is between the West Coast Eagles and the Essendon Bombers. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Thursday June 20, 8:10pm AEST
Where: Optus Stadium
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Preview:
A 19-point win over bitter rivals Hawthorn last week has the Bombers back in the hunt for a spot inside the top eight.
John Worsfold’s side finds themselves with six wins and six losses to their name ahead of this week’s trip to Perth, and if they play anything like they did during last year’s 28-point win in Round 14, Essendon could be a huge upset chance.
The Eagles return home following last week’s bye week hoping to bounce back from their 45-point loss to the Swans a fortnight ago. West Coast has won five of its six home games this season, so it’s no surprise to see the Eagles listed as the heavy favourite.
The Bombers played convincingly last year during their trip out west, and although they stole the points against the Hawks last week, there are still a few concerns Worsfold needs to address.
For one, winning the inside 50’s this week will be crucial for either side. Both the Eagles and Bombers rank fourth and fifth respectively in average inside 50s allowed to opponents this year, but the difference is, West Coast has been brilliant at turning their entries into goals.
Despite last year’s win, the Bombers are 1-4 as the away underdog against the Eagles and just 1-2 against the line in the same scenario.
As for West Coast, the Eagles are 2-1 following a loss this year, but most importantly, six of their home games have been decided by 1-39 points over the last calendar year.
Odds:
Tip: West Coast Eagles at $1.33
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Jack Darling at $8.50
Teams:
EAGLES
B: Hurn, Schofield, Sheppard
HB: Duggan, McGovern, Jetta
C: Sheed, Yeo, Redden
HF: Cripps, Darling, Masten
F: Ryan, Kennedy, Petruccelle
FOLL: Hickey, Shuey, Gaff
I/C: Allen, Nelson, Hutchings, Cameron
IN: Hurn, Yeo, Masten, Allen, Nelson, Cameron
OUT: Waterman (omitted), Cole (omitted), Smith (omitted), Rotham (omitted), Rioli (suspension), Vardy (suspension)
BOMBERS
B: Ambrose, Hurley, McGrath
HB: McKenna, Hooker, Saad
C: Redman, Z. Merrett, K. Langford
HF: Zaharakis, Laverde, Guelfi
F: Parish, McKernan, McDonald-Tipungwuti
FOLL: Bellchambers, Shiel, Heppell
I/C: Brown, Clarke, Fantasia
EMG: Francis, Baguley, Clarke, McNiece
IN: Mitch Brown
OUT: Jake Stringer (leg)
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
