As Round 5 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between Adelaide Crows and Richmond Tigers which is to be played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. Richmond Tigers are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 4:35 pm. We preview the upcoming Adelaide Crows vs. Richmond Tigers game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Saturday April 16, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Adelaide Crows vs Richmond Tigers Odds
Adelaide Crows vs Richmond Tigers Preview
The Tigers are back in the hunt for a top-eight spot this week after disposing of the inaccurate Bulldogs last Saturday night.
Shai Bolton led the way with a spectacular performance that included a ‘Goal of the Year’ contender, while Tom Lynch also enjoyed a four-goal fill-up in Richmond’s 38-point win.
The Crows, on the other hand, suffered an honourable loss to Essendon in the final few minutes – their third defeat of the young season.
Adelaide has now lost two games so far this year by no more than four points, an encouraging sign for Matthew Nicks’ side as they continue their rebuild.
Looking ahead, the Tigers are rightful favourites heading into this clash, but this is still a big test for them playing on the road.
The Crows have proven themselves to be a handful this year, and they’ve only grown in confidence with Tex Walker back in the side and last week’s Rising Star nominee, Josh Rachele, doing freakish things alongside.
Adelaide has covered in four of its last seven home games as the underdog at the line, although their backline is a genuine query after giving up huge goal spurts to Essendon last week.
The Tigers should win this game, but for as impressive as their win was last week against the Dogs was, it’s hard to ignore the fact they lost almost every major statistical category outside of goal-kicking.
There’s a real case to be made for the Crows to cover, but overall, Richmond probably sneaks home in a close one.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond Tigers to win at $1.70 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $9.00.
Adelaide Crows vs Richmond Tigers Teams
ADELAIDE
Backs T.Doedee 39 J.Butts 41 L.Brown 16
Half Backs B.Smith 33 B.Frampton 22 J.Dawson 12
Centreline B.Cook 15 R.Laird 29 L.Sholl 38
Half Forwards N.McHenry 25 E.Himmelberg 34 R.Sloane – C 9
Forwards J.Rachele 8 T.Walker 13 S.McAdam 23
Followers R.O’Brien 43 B.Keays 2 S.Berry 21
Interchange M.Crouch 5 L.Murphy 4 L.Gollant 44 C.Jones 1
Emergencies M.Hinge 20 J.Rowe 31 R.Thilthorpe 7 J.Hately 6
In: – S.McAdam, S.Berry
Out: – H.Schoenberg (Omitted), J.Rowe (Omitted), M.Hinge (Omitted)
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RICHMOND
Backs N.Broad 35 R.Tarrant 6 B.Miller 46
Half Backs J.Short 15 N.Vlastuin 1 D.Rioli 17
Centreline J.Ross 5 T.Cotchin 9 M.Pickett 50
Half Forwards J.Castagna 11 L.Baker 7 J.Graham 34
Forwards T.Lynch 19 S.Bolton 29 N.Balta 21
Followers T.Nankervis – C 25 D.Prestia 3 T.Dow 27
Interchange J.Riewoldt 8 H.Ralphsmith 45 S.Edwards 10 M.Parker 37
Emergencies B.Nyuon 47 R.Mansell 31 I.Soldo 20 J.Aarts 16
In: – N.Vlastuin
Out: – J.Gibcus (Managed), K.McIntosh (HS Protocol)