Eagles underdogs against cellar-dwelling Kangas in opener

Eagles underdogs against cellar-dwelling Kangas in opener

North Melbourne have ‘won’ back-to-back wood spoons and are the bookies’ favourites to earn one other one this yr – however they’re nonetheless thought-about favourites to knock off West Coast in spherical one.

The Kangaroos have been wound in to $1.77 favourites to beat the Eagles ($2.05) with TABTouch as punters again Alastair Clarkson to have a direct impression within the Marvel Stadium conflict.

However, with TabTouch saying about two-thirds of cash coming in is backing West Coast regardless of final week’s hefty pre-season loss, the chances for the March 18 recreation are anticipated to be nearer to even cash come bouncedown.

The Kangaroos have gained simply six video games prior to now two years, however one in all them was the corresponding fixture in spherical two final yr when an Eagles facet decimated by COVID and accidents – and taking part in 5 WAFL gamers – misplaced by 15 factors.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au