SportsBet Odds: $2.42 vs. $1.57
15th vs. 10th
This match should be one of the games of the round on paper, both Richmond and Adelaide have had a poor start to the season but have jumped back on their feet over the past 5-6 weeks.
This match is more important to the Crows as a win will put them within reach of finals, however it will not secure them a spot. For the Tigers a win will put them another game clear of the Eagles in 16th spot on the ladder and put pressure on them to perform if they want to avoid it.
Adelaide has won their last 5 encounters against Richmond by an average of almost 39 points, so they seem to have the upper hand, but I think this match will be much closer.
Previous Encounters:
Round 7, 2010
Adelaide – 15.14 (104)
Richmond – 7.12 (54)
It was a tight contest in the first half, with Richmond taking slight leads into the first two breaks. Some inaccurate kicking kept the Crows in the game early, but Richmond still seemed to have the run of play. Adelaide were struggling heading into the main break, trailing by 8 points.
Adelaide lifted after the main break though and was able to wrench the lead back to take a 5 point lead into the final break. By halfway through the last quarter the Crows had run out to a 20 point lead, and given the nature of the game that pretty much sealed the win. Unfortunately for Richmond fans the pain didn’t end there as Adelaide ran out 50 point victors in the end.
Key Players for Adelaide:
Nathan Bock - With Graham Johncock out suspended and Simon Goodwin still out injured, Bock will need to stand up and have a solid game in defence for the Crows and stop Jack Riewoldt.
Kurt Tippett – Tippett needs to regain some of his excellent form and provide a solid and dangerous forward target for the Crows, especially with Riewoldt down the other end. A massive game by him might ensure the win for the Crows.
Key Players for Richmond:
Jack Riewoldt – Riewoldt only kicked 2 goals last week against the Pies and both were from free kicks. He is going to need to kick a big bag of goals against the Crows this week to get his side over the line.
Ben Cousins – Cousins has been one of the Tigers best in their last two defeats and has not stopped trying. Hopefully if he continues his good form he can get his team over the line.
Prediction:
Going to have to tips the Crows for this one, in a close game. They will be more desperate for the win and get a faint chance of making finals.
Teams:
Richmond
B: Chris Newman, Luke McGuane, Will Thursfield
HB: Brett Deledio, Kelvin Moore, Daniel Connors
C: Mitch Morton, Dustin Martin, Shane Edwards
HF: Ben Nason, Andrew Collins, Jake King
F: Matt White, Jack Riewoldt, David Astbury
Foll: Angus Graham, Shane Tuck, Daniel Jackson
I/C (from): Ben Cousins, Andrew Browne, Mitch Farmer, Jeromey Webberley, Alex Rance, Robbie Hicks, Troy Taylor
In: Moore, White, Jackson, Thursfield, Taylor, Hicks
Out: Dean Polo, Robin Nahas, Jayden Post
New: Robbie Hicks (Calder Cannons/Rookie list)
Adelaide
B: Michael Doughty, Ben Rutten, Scott Stevens
HB: Brent Reilly, Nathan Bock, Nathan van Berlo
C: Rory Sloane, Scott Thompson, David Mackay
HF: Ricky Henderson, Taylor Walker, Matthew Jaensch
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Richard Douglas
Foll: Ivan Maric, Bernie Vince, Patrick Dangerfield
I/C (from): Tony Armstrong, Phil Davis, Jonathon Griffin, Jack Gunston, Chris Schmidt, James Sellar, Brad Symes
In: Sellar, Schmidt, Davis, Gunston
Out: Graham Johncock (suspension)
Tags: Ben Cousins, Jack Riewoldt, Kurt Tippett, Nathan Bock
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