AFL Preview: Dockers v Tigers

Fremantle v Richmond
Sunday 4:40pm at Domain Stadium

Richmond’s hopes of locking down a Top 4 spot will require a win in Perth against a plucky Fremantle team.

FormFremantle are 14^th on the ladder with an 8-12 record. The Dockers rank 17^th in scoring and 15^thin defence, a poor standing whatever way it is cut. The Dockers have won just two of their last 11 and enter this off a 104-point loss to the Swans. Freo have won just one of their last five at Subiaco.

Richmond have won eight of their last 11 and have moved to fourth on the ladder with a 13-7 record. The Tigers are the second best defensive team in the AFL but are ranked 12^th in scoring. Richmond have conceded more than 81 points just once in their last 14.

Stats That Matter

– Fremantle have won 6 of their last 9 against Richmond.
– Richmond have covered 5 of their last 7 against Fremantle.
– Fremantle are 9-15 ATS as an underdog at Subiaco.
– Freo are 4-7 ATS with an 8-3 under record when getting a start of three goals or more at Subiaco.
– Richmond are 20-16 ATS with a 24-12 under record interstate since 2012.
– The Tigers are 10-5 ATS with an 11-4 under record as an interstate favourite.
– Interstate favourites off a loss cover at 58%

Betting Data2017 Line: Fremantle 10-10, Richmond 14-6
2017 Over-Under: Fremantle 10-10, Richmond 5-15

What To ExpectRichmond need this to stay in the Top 4 and should prove too classy for a Fremantle team that has thrown the towel in a long way back. The Tigers are excellent interstate and reliable as a favourite while interstate favourites off a loss are a great bet to cover.

How It’s Shaping UpRichmond by 36

Recommended Bet
Richmond -20.5 ($1.91)

Player MarketsJack Riewoldt has kicked four in two of the last three Tigers games they posted 100 and it seems they are set for a big score here.

Recommended Bet
Jack Riewoldt 4+ Goals ($2.05)