MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 5 AFL game between Melbourne and Richmond . The game kicks off at 3:35 pm with Richmond heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne vs. Richmond game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 5, 2020 at 3:35 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Melbourne Demons vs Richmond Tigers Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Richmond Tigers Preview
Much like a thriving hospitality establishment pre-COVID19 restrictions, reigning premiers Richmond have really struggled to get back in business since the season resumed.
A draw and two losses, Richmond have gone from being undefeated for an entire calendar year to not having won a game in 100 days – and it’s only Round 4.
The Tigers were meant to play the Eagles on the Gold Coast but as we all know, that’s now been swapped and they will face the Dees at the MCG.
Melbourne had their chances against the Cats in an absolutely atrocious game of football, falling short by three points.
If the Tigers struggle to get back into form against the Dees on the G then 2020 isn’t for them.
There’s no way we are writing off the reigning premiers and they should be able to get back on the winner’s list this Sunday afternoon.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond to win at $1.45 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $9.50.
Melbourne Demons vs Richmond Tigers Teams
DEMONS
B: Smith, May, Hibberd
HB: Harmes, Lever, Salem
C: Langdon, Oliver, Tomlinson
HF: Hannan, T.McDonald, Brayshaw
F: Pickett, Petracca, Fritsch
FOLL: Gawn, Melksham, Viney
I/C (from): Jackson, Spargo, vandenBerg, Rivers, O.McDonald, Hunt, Brown, Lockhart
IN: Jackson, Spargo, O.McDonald, Brown
OUT: Nil
TIGERS
B: Vlastuin, Grimes, Balta
HB: Houli, Broad, Short
C: McIntosh, Prestia, Caddy
HF: Higgins, Edwards, Castagna
F: Martin, Lynch, Riewoldt
FOLL: Nankervis, Cotchin, Lambert
I/C (from): Pickett, Rioli, Bolton, Baker, Graham, Aarts, Garthwaite, Chol
IN: Balta, Pickett, Rioli, Aarts, Graham, Garthwaite, Chol
OUT: Stack, Ross (both omitted), Astbury (injured)