Round 20 2012 Preview (Tigers vs Bulldogs)
Posted by Football NationAug 9. 2012 6:43 pm
Richmond Tigers
vs
Western Bulldogs
WHEN: Sunday August 12, 3.15pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Western Bulldogs 23.15 (153) d Richmond 18.10 (118) in round eight, 2011, at Etihad Stadium
LINEUPS:
Richmond
B: Steven Morris, Alex Rance, Jayden Post
HB: Brandon Ellis, Chris Newman, Bachar Houli
C: Shaun Grigg, Trent Cotchin, Brett Deledio
HF: Dustin Martin, Shane Edwards, Daniel Jackson
F: Luke McGuane, Jack Riewoldt, Robin Nahas
Foll: Ivan Maric, Reece Conca, Shane Tuck
I/C: Matthew White, Jake King, Ben Griffiths, Matt Dea, Bradley Helbig, Tom Derickx, Brett O’Hanlon
In: Matt Dea, Tom Derickx, Brett O’Hanlon
Western Bulldogs
B: Daniel Pearce, Jordan Roughead, Ryan Hargrave
HB: Michael Talia, Brian Lake, Robert Murphy
C: Mitchell Wallis, Matthew Boyd, Justin Sherman
HF: Ryan Griffen, Tory Dickson, Daniel Giansiracusa
F: Dylan Addison, Tom Campbell, Jason Johannisen
Foll: William Minson, Liam Picken, Clay Smith
I/C: Lindsay Gilbee, Jarrad Grant, Andrew Hooper, Nathan Djerrkura, Zephaniah Skinner, Lin Jong, Fletcher Roberts
In: Lindsay Gilbee, Ryan Hargrave, Andrew Hooper, Justin Sherman, Lin Jong, Fletcher Roberts
Out: Christian Howard (adductor), Jason Tutt (Hamstring), Thomas Liberatore (Club Suspension)
New: Lin Jong (Oakleigh Chargers), Fletcher Roberts (Sandringham Dragons)
What our experts say:
Richmond vs Western Bulldogs
It all could have gone so much better for Richmond, but unfortunately it has not. They won’t make the finals for the first time in more than a decade, but the improvement has been shown and they have a better list than they have had for years.
The same can definitely not be said of the Western Bulldogs, who have slipped even further backwards this season. They will battle with Port Adelaide not to finish in the bottom four but with an awful percentage it will be tough for the Doggies, who aren’t much hope here.
Richmond by 35
SC – Brett Deledio, Daniel Giansircusa
Read more Round 20 previews from Daniel here.
Richmond ($1.16) vs. Western Bulldogs ($5.50):
I so wish these two teams were still in contention, but they are not and this game does not excite. The Tigers should be strong favourites (as they are), but they haven’t beaten the Dogs since round 3, 2005. Surely, they will triumph here.
Suggested bet: Tigers to win at the margin (40+) @ $2.00
Read more Round 20 betting suggestions from Max here.
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