Adelaide Oval will play host to Saturday's Round 5 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 4:10 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 15, 2023 at 4:10 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Essendon Bombers vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Melbourne Demons Preview
The first of the Saturday doubleheader at Adelaide Oval is easily the biggest game between 3rd placed Melbourne and 4th placed Essendon since the 2004 EF (the last time the Bombers won a final).
Since Brad Scott took over the top job at Bomberland, there seems to be a sense of purpose and discipline with the Dons who have been able to fend off opposition coming back at them.
It’s been great to see the likes of Jake “The Package” Stringer and Mason Redman up and about enjoying their footy right now.
Melbourne looks like they are just starting to ramp up another campaign for which the Dees will go deep into September.
They also don’t mind playing on the road having won 13 of their last 14 interstate and like it at Adelaide Oval.
The Demons should be simply too good for Essendon and they should be able to cover the -24.5 line in this one.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.28 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bayley Fritsch at $9.50.