Optus Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 7 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Richmond Tigers. The game kicks off at 8:10 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Richmond Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday April 29, 2022 at 8:10 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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West Coast Eagles vs Richmond Tigers Odds

West Coast Eagles vs Richmond Tigers Preview

Together in the lower half of the ladder after six rounds, West Coast and Richmond will meet at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

Although just one win separates these clubs on the ladder, their form this season has been far from similar.

The Eagles are in turmoil, as shown by last weekend’s 117-33 loss to a previously winless Port Adelaide side, which marked their third defeat from four by a margin of 55+ points.

Meanwhile, the Tigers have not fallen by a margin of more than 33 points in 2022, although it must be said they were lucky not to lose by more last weekend, having allowed the Demons 17 extra scoring shots.

That 76-54 defeat was mostly played in Richmond’s back half, leading both Jayden Short and Nick Vlastuin to accumulate 30 disposals.

West Coast won the latest matchup between these clubs 85-81 at this venue, led by four goals from Josh Kennedy.

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West Coast Eagles vs Richmond Tigers Tip

West Coast Eagles vs Richmond Tigers Teams

EAGLES

B: S.Hurn, T.Barrass, H.Edwards

HB: A.Witherden, J.McGovern, L.Duggan

C: P.Naish, T.Kelly, C.West

HF: W.Rioli, J.Darling, J.Cripps

F: J.Waterman, J.Kennedy, L.Ryan

FOLL: L.Strnadica, J.Redden, L.Shuey

I/C: X.O’Neill, J.Nelson, G.Clark, S.Petrevski-Seton

EMG: A.Gaff, Z.Langdon, J.Rotham, H.Dixon

IN: J.McGovern, G.Clark, S.Petrevski-Seton

OUT: Z.Langdon (omitted), B.Williams, E.Yeo (both injured), L.Foley (HS Protocol)

TIGERS

B: J.Gibcus, N.Balta, D.Grimes

HB: L.Baker, N.Vlastuin, D.Rioli

C: K.McIntosh, J.Short, S.Edwards

HF: J.Castagna, K.Lambert, S.Bolton

F: T.Lynch, S.Stack, J.Riewoldt

FOLL: T.Nankervis, D.Prestia, R.Collier-Dawkins

I/C: N.Broad, J.Graham, I.Soldo, M.Rioli

EMG: B.Nyuon, J.Aarts, R.Mansell, J.Ross

IN: D.Grimes, K.Lambert, S.Stack, I.Soldo, M.Rioli

OUT: J.Ross, R.Mansell, M.Parker (all omitted), T.Dow (injured), R.Tarrant, T.Cotchin (both managed)