Gabba will play host to Saturday's Round 12 AFL game between Melbourne and Collingwood . The game kicks off at 6:10 pm with Collingwood heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne vs. Collingwood game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 15, 2020 at 6:10 pm
Where: Gabba
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Melbourne Demons vs Collingwood Magpies Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Collingwood Magpies Preview
This really feels like a ‘line in the sand’ type game with both clubs jostling for a spot in the eight.
On paper, Melbourne appears the better chance after showing some strong signs in recent weeks.
Aside from a poor performance against Port, the Dees have hung tight with the Lions and also belted Adelaide and North Melbourne over the last month.
Collingwood defeated Geelong back in Round 7, but that feels like a distant memory now.
The Pies went on to lose back-to-back games against West Coast and Fremantle and were far from impressive last week in their nine-point win over the Swans.
Collingwood also has to play on short rest after facing the Crows in Adelaide on Tuesday night.
The travel turnaround is one thing, but with several big names like Jordan de Goey and Jeremy Howe still on the sidelines, this is a big ask.
Melbourne haven’t defeated Collingwood since 2017, so they look a good bet to buck that trend with a spot in the eight also up for grabs.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Collingwood to win at $1.71 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Brody Mihocek at $11.
Melbourne Demons vs Collingwood Magpies Teams
DEMONS
B: M.Hibberd, S.May, J.Lockhart
HB: C.Salem, J.Lever, N.Jones
C: E.Langdon, C.Oliver, A.Tomlinson
HF: J.Melksham, T.McDonald, B.Fritsch
F: C.Petracca, S.Weideman, K.Pickett
FOLL: B.Preuss, A.Brayshaw, J.Viney
I/C: J.Harmes, C.Spargo, A.vandenBerg, T.Sparrow
EMG: M.Hannan, J.Hunt, M.Brown, J.Smith
IN: J.Lockhart, B.Preuss, J.Viney
OUT: M.Hannan, T.Rivers (both omitted), L.Jackson (injured)
MAGPIES
B: J.Crisp, D.Moore, J.Madgen
HB: B.Maynard, L.Dunn, J.Noble
C: T.Phillips, S.Sidebottom, J.Daicos
HF: B.Mihocek, B.Reid, W.Hoskin-Elliott
F: C.Brown, D.Cameron, J.Elliott
FOLL: B.Grundy, T.Adams, S.Pendlebury
I/C: T.Varcoe, R.Wills, J.Thomas, T.Ruscoe
EMG: T.Broomhead, C.Mayne, M.Scharenberg, M.Keane
IN: D.Moore, B.Reid, W.Hoskin-Elliott, J.Elliott, S.Pendlebury
OUT: J.Stephenson, C.Mayne, T.Broomhead (all omitted), B.Sier, J.Roughead (both injured)
