MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 3 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday April 3, 2021 at 1:45 pm

Where: MCG

Bet: Bet On This Match HERE

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Richmond Tigers vs Sydney Swans Preview

The Tigers have gone about their business with ease to start the season, but they are about to face an intriguing test on Saturday in the form of a dangerous and feisty looking Swans side.

Sydney proved its double-digit win over the Lions in Round 1 was no fluke when they polished off the Crows by a similar margin last week at the SCG.

Already stacked with plenty of talent, the Swans’ forward line received an added boost with Buddy Franklin back in the side as the superstar wasted no time kicking a three-goal bag.

The Tigers had a fight on their hands against the Hawks at various stages, but like they did against Carlton a week earlier, the reigning premiers still managed to flex their muscle in the final term to go on and win by 29.

The recent head-to-head results between these two sides paints a pretty bleak picture for the Swans, but it’s likely John Longmire will remind his men during the week that the Tigers only managed to squeak out an eight-point win when they last met.

For as good as Sydney’s forward line has looked though, this is still a massive challenge going up against one of the best back lines the game has ever seen.

The Hawks found out the hard way last week that you can’t beat Richmond through the air,  which does pose a challenge for a Sydney team that likes to try and isolate defenders in one-on-one contests.

With Bachar Houli potentially returning to the side, the Tigers should get the job done, but if Sydney can win its share of the ball, a close game shouldn’t shock anyone.

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