Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 18 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Richmond Tigers. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Richmond Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 16, 2023 at 4:40 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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West Coast Eagles vs Richmond Tigers Odds
West Coast Eagles vs Richmond Tigers Preview
Four wins from their last five games has left the Tigers firmly in control of their own destiny.
Andrew McQualter has done a terrific job since Damien Hardwick stepped down, and although they have some ground to make up, the Tigers are very much in the finals picture with seven games left to play.
A trip to Perth for a potential percentage-boosting win can only help matters, not that Tiger fans need any reminding.
The yellow and black prevailed by 46 points when they faced QWest Coast back in Round 8, Dion Prestia and Shai Bolton enjoing three goals each alongside a massive 32 touches from Jacob Hopper.
Like it has been all year, the Eagles are virtually a ‘bye’ for any club in the finals hunt, and given they’ve lost 13 of their last 14 by 40+ points, betting on this game isn’t worth overcomplicating.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond Tigers to win at $1.11 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $8.50.
West Coast Eagles vs Richmond Tigers Teams
EAGLES
Backs: S.Hurn, T.Barrass, T.Cole
Half Backs: L.Duggan, J.McGovern, J.Hunt
Centreline: R.Ginbey, T.Kelly, B.Hough
Half Forwards: C.Chesser, J.Darling, J.Cripps
Forwards: N.Long, O.Allen, J.Williams
Followers: B.Williams, D.Sheed, L.Shuey – C
Interchange: A.Gaff, E.Hewett, S.Petrevski-Seton, L.Edwards, J.Petruccelle, A.Witherden, R.Bazzo, R.Maric
In: S.Hurn, L.Shuey, S.Petrevski-Seton, L.Edwards
Out: X.O‘Neill (Omitted)
TIGERS
Backs: N.Balta, D.Grimes – C, T.Young
Half Backs: D.Rioli, N.Broad, N.Vlastuin
Centreline: K.McIntosh, T.Taranto, J.Ross
Half Forwards: L.Baker, T.Cotchin, J.Graham
Forwards: B.Miller, D.Martin, J.Riewoldt
Followers: I.Soldo, D.Prestia, S.Bolton
Interchange: S.Banks, J.Hopper, M.Pickett, M.Rioli, S.Ryan, H.Ralphsmith, J.Clarke, R.Mansell
In: I.Soldo, S.Ryan, H.Ralphsmith, J.Clarke, R.Mansell
Out: J.Bauer (Injured), T.Nankervis (Suspension)
