Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 9 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 5:20 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 15, 2022 at 5:20 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Odds
West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Preview
There will be a time when West Coast start to be competitive again.
For the first half against the Lions last week they were hard at the contest and their pressure was enormous which is all you can ask from a depleted football side.
They return home this weekend but this has not been a happy hunting ground for them in recent times having failed to cover the line in their last five straight games.
Seven of Melbourne’s eight wins this season have been by 1-39 points but I think that is a trend that will end this week.
This is going to be a whitewash in the middle of the ground from a team that has so many midfield options.
Clayton Oliver is ranked second in average contested possessions per game and first for clearances.
Unfortunately for West Coast fans, they are in for another rough week.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.01 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Christian Petracca at $13.
West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Teams
EAGLES
B: J.Rotham, T.Barrass, S.Hurn
HB: J.Jones, J.McGovern, A.Witherden
C: A.Gaff, T.Kelly, L.Duggan
HF: J.Cripps, J.Darling, S.Petrevski-Seton
F: C.Jamieson, J.Kennedy, L.Ryan
FOLL: B.Williams, C.West, J.Redden
I/C (from): J.Waterman, I.Winder, L.Foley, J.Nelson, G.Clark, H.Dixon, H.Edwards, P.Naish
IN: A.Witherden, B.Williams, J.Nelson, H.Dixon, G.Clark
OUT: J.Florenca (omitted), D.Mountford (Medi-Sub)
DEMONS
B: J.Bowey, H.Petty, J.Hunt
HB: J.Lever, S.May, T.Rivers
C: A.Brayshaw, C.Petracca, E.Langdon
HF: C.Spargo, T.McDonald, J.Viney
F: B.Fritsch, B.Brown, T.Sparrow
FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, A.Neal-Bullen
I/C (from): J.Harmes, L.Jackson, J.Melksham, A.Tomlinson, J.Jordon, K.Pickett, K.Chandler, M.Brown
IN: J.Melksham, A.Tomlinson, K.Chandler, M.Brown
OUT: T.Bedford