MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 21 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and North Melbourne Kangaroos. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 7, 2021 at 4:35 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Odds
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Speaking of safe bets, there’s no safer bet right now in football than backing North Melbourne at the line.
The Kangaroos have covered the line in each of their nine matches, not to mention the fact that Richmond has lost their past five games as a favorite.
Thinking “Surely, the Tigers don’t drop this one” has become more frequent this season, only to have them do just that.
The Tigers lost an ugly yet thrilling game against Freo last week, with poor goalkicking being a problem for both sides.
If Richmond can kick straight, perhaps they’ll win it, but not even playing at the MCG has been kind to the Tigers this year, they haven’t won at the home of football since Round 7.
I’m not prepared to go all the way and back the Kangaroos for an outright upset, however many would argue they have been a better team than the Tigers in recent weeks.
However, a line of 15.5 points means the Roos can make it 10 in a row for this betting market.
Much like Smooth Jimmy Apollo, this is my LOCK? of the week.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond Tigers to win at $1.40 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jack Riewoldt at $8.00.
Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Teams
TIGERS
B: Vlastuin, Grimes, Astbury
HB: Stack, Short, D.Rioli
C: Edwards, Cotchin, McIntosh
HF: Ralphsmith, Baker, Bolton
F: Lynch, Parker, Riewoldt
FOLL: Nankervis, Prestia, Graham
I/C: Mansell, Coleman-Jones, Lambert, M.Rioli
EMG: Dow, Garthwaite, Ross, Castagna
IN: Vlastuin, McIntosh, Ralphsmith, Coleman-Jones, M.Rioli
OUT: Garthwaite, Ross, Castagna, Chol, Aarts (all omitted), Caddy (Medi-Sub)
KANGAROOS
B: Tarrant, McKay, Bonar
HB: Ziebell, Walker, Hall
C: Dumont, Simpkin, McDonald
HF: Stephenson, Larkey, Scott
F: Anderson, Zurhaar, Mahony
FOLL: Goldstein, Davies-Uniacke, Thomas
I/C: Taylor, Turner, Ford, Campbell
EMG: Atley, Phillips, Comben, Spicer
IN: Bonar, Zurhaar, Thomas, Campbell
OUT: Bosenavulagi, Phillips (both omitted), Xerri (Injured), Polec (Managed), Atley (Medi-Sub)