Sunday afternoon football showcases two games with Geelong and North butting heads at GMHBA, before we take a trip across the Nullarbor for West Coast to do battle with Richmond at Optus Stadium.
Both matches promise to be an entertaining watch with a lot on the line especially in the latter game, as an upset potentially could be on the cards against an undermanned Tigers outfit who have been decimated by injury.
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Betting Markets
Geelong ($1.03) vs North Melbourne ($12)
Points: 57.5
Line: 160.5
West Coast ($2.80) vs Richmond ($1.44)
Points: 13.5
Line: 173.5
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Weather
Melbourne
20 degrees, partly cloudy
Perth
27 degrees, sunny
Where to Attack
Whilst the first cab off the rank in terms of games is expected to be one way traffic, with the Cats set to give North a bath at home, I want to turn your attention to the Eagles Tigers matchup with trends in mind from previous encounters.
After West Coast fired a warning shot by challenging flag hopefuls Sydney to the wire, it became noticeable their midfield was able to rise to the level. With some continuity now between players and a good balance of youth as well as experience, the Adam Simpson coached side should not be underestimated.
Game Script – Eagles midfielders come to play, Tigers back with their work cut out.
Value Plays
Nick Larkey ($7,480) has exactly reached the heights of last year, but we know from experience he’s deadly accurate and only takes one or two early for him to heat up. Looms as a big value play prospect simply because he is due.
Tom Brown ($8,330) has quickly come on hand as one of the premier kicks in the competition albeit off the back of a small sample size. Looks to be a cool customer under pressure and earns another chance to try string together some consistency.
Mid-Priced Plays
Charlie Comben ($10,290) was welcomed back into the Roos’ senior side after a dominant VFL performance the week prior. Relished his new role as in intercepting tall defender, now just has to prove it wasn’t a fluke.
Oliver Dempsey ($10,670) continues to grow in his hybrid half forward role that gives him the licence to operate further afield hunting the footy and therefore fantasy points in turn. Continues to impress averaging a tick under 80.
Premium Plays
Elliott Yeo ($14,430) has been one of the Eagles shining lights, fresh off an injury ridden past couple of years he is slowly working back to his best averaging close to a ton in the engine room for West Coast.
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