As Round 3 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between Melbourne Demons and Essendon Bombers which is to be played at MCG on Friday. Melbourne Demons are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 7:20 pm. We preview the upcoming Melbourne Demons vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Friday April 1, 2022 at 7:20 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers Preview
There was much attention when Mick Malthouse picked the Bombers to win this year’s premiership, but the Dons are 0-2 and have put in some Barry Crockers in the first two rounds of the season.
Can we write them off for a tilt at the flag (let alone winning a final) this season?
Of course, we can.
Come September, Essendon’s finals drought will turn 18 and be old enough to open an account with Neds.
As for the game itself, Melbourne is flying.
The reigning premiers just keep on keeping on, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver and co are playing the best footy of their lives.
However, there’s one stat that caught my eye more than anything else when trying to find a tip for this match:
Essendon has lost 16 of its last 17 matches against reigning premiers.
I don’t think the Dons will get belted, but the Dees will win.
The 1-39/over combo is a nice bit of value for this clash.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.19 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Christian Petracca at $13.
Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers Teams
DEMONS
B: T.Rivers, A.Tomlinson, S.May
HB: J.Hunt, J.Smith, J.Jordon
C: T.Sparrow, C.Petracca, E.Langdon
HF: L.Jackson, T.McDonald, J.Viney
F: B.Fritsch, B.Brown, C.Spargo
FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, K.Pickett
I/C: J.Harmes, A.Brayshaw, J.Bowey, A.Neal-Bullen
EMG: T.Bedford, J.Melksham, S.Weideman, L.Dunstan
IN: Nil
OUT: T.Bedford (sub)
BOMBERS
B: J.Stewart, J.Laverde, J.Kelly
HB: M.Redman, D.Heppell, N.Hind
C: A.McGrath, J.Caldwell, T.Cutler
HF: J.Stringer, M.Guelfi, N.Martin
F: A.Perkins, P.Wright, T.Wanganeen
FOLL: S.Draper, D.Parish, S.Durham
I/C: J.Ridley, D.Shiel, B.Ham, A.Phillips
EMG: B.Hobbs, B.Zerk-Thatcher, D.Smith, A.Waterman
IN: N.Martin, D.Shiel, A.Phillips
OUT: D.Smith, A.Francis (both omitted), Z.Merrett, N.Cox (both injured)