As Round 1 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues which is to be played at MCG on Thursday. Richmond Tigers are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 7:25 pm. We preview the upcoming Richmond Tigers vs. Carlton Blues game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Thursday March 18, 2021 at 7:25 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Odds
Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Preview
Once again the AFL season kicks off with Richmond and Carlton on a Thursday Night, an occasion which the Tigers have owned for a long time now.
Richmond has won the last 10 games against the Blues by an average of 26 points, with 9 of those 10 wins between 1-39. Carlton is certainly up against it, failing to win a Round 1 clash since 2012.
In last year’s clash, the Tigers jumped Carlton early leading by 31 points at quarter-time and 46 points at half-time, but the Blues showed a bit in the second half to bring the margin back to four goals.
There’s plenty of hype around David Teague’s men in 2021, but it’s an almighty task against Richmond looking to start their 2021 season strongly as they look to achieve their third consecutive flag.
In 2020 Carlton didn’t blow teams away, nor did they get blown away with 16 of their 17 matches decided between 1-39, and The Wolf is expecting another match decided by that margin with the Tigers too good.
For your Same Game Multi, Dustin Martin has averaged 28.6 disposals in his last five Round 1 clashes against the Blues, while Sam Walsh finished 2020 strong averaging 25.3 disposals in the last four games last year. Carlton’s Zac Fisher looked lively in their pre-season game and will play an important role as a small forward this season.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond Tigers to win at $1.25 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $9.00.