As Round 8 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between Melbourne Demons and Sydney Swans which is to be played at MCG on Saturday. Melbourne Demons are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 7:25 pm. We preview the upcoming Melbourne Demons vs. Sydney Swans game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Saturday May 8, 2021 at 7:25 pm
Where: MCG
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Melbourne Demons vs Sydney Swans Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Sydney Swans Preview
Melbourne put a scare into its supporter base last week after trailing North at half-time, but like all good sides do, the Dees still found a way to turn up the pressure in the final quarter to win quite comfortably.
Now the only undefeated side left in the league, Simon Goodwin will be calling for a much more thorough performance from his men against a Sydney side that has typically dominated this fixture in recent years.
The Swans have won four of their last five over Melbourne by comfortable margins, while they’ll also be riding the momentum of last week’s narrow two-point win over Geelong.
Also working in Sydney’s favour this week is the potential return of Buddy Franklin and Dean Rampe from injury.
Sydney’s forward line has looked a little flat without Buddy in the mix, and his inclusion couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Dees with key defender Adam Tomlinson suffering an ACL injury.
The Roos were dominant around the clearances last week against Melbourne and that has certainly been one of Sydney’s strong suits this year.
The jury is still out on whether they are a serious finals contender, but after pounding Richmond at the MCG just over a month ago and Melbourne coming off a less-than-convincing win, the Swans aren’t as bad as the line suggests.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.29 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Papley at $13.
Melbourne Demons vs Sydney Swans Teams
DEMONS
B: M.Hibberd, S.May, J.Lever
HB: C.Salem, H.Petty, J.Hunt
C: A.Brayshaw, C.Petracca, E.Langdon
HF: K.Pickett, T.McDonald, J.Melksham
F: A.Neal-Bullen, B.Brown, B.Fritsch
FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, J.Jordon
I/C: J.Harmes, L.Jackson, C.Spargo, T.Rivers
EMG: N.Jones, S.Weideman, T.Sparrow, K.Chandler
IN: H.Petty, J.Harmes
OUT: A.Tomlinson (injured), O.Baker, N.Jones (both omitted)
SWANS
B: D.Rampe, T.McCartin, J.Dawson
HB: J.Lloyd, R.Fox, H.Cunningham
C: O.Florent, J.Kenedy, J.McInerney
HF: E.Gulden, H.McLean, T.Papley
F: S.Wicks, L.Franklin, W.Hayward
FOLL: T.Hickey, L.Parker, C.Mills
I/C: C.O’Riordan, C.Sinclair, C.Warner, J.Rowbottom
EMG: N.Blakey, K.Brand, J.Bell, TBA
IN: D.Rampe, R.Fox, L.Franklin
OUT: D.Stephens, R.Clarke (both omitted), L.Melican, I.Heeney (both injured)