Dreamtime At The ‘G sees Essendon and Richmond meet at the MCG to honour Indigenous and First Nations people for one of the biggest clashes on the AFL calendar.
The two long-time rivals will both be desperate for a win, but Richmond have won the last eight Dreamtime games and thirteen on the trot over the Bombers. Who takes it out in 2023?
ESSENDON BOMBERS (4-5) v RICHMOND TIGERS (3-5-1) BETTING PREVIEW
ESSENDON: $2.40 (via bet365)
RICHMOND: $1.65 (via Ladbrokes)
MCG, Saturday, 7.40pm
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING AT
- Dreamtime on the ‘G has been dominated by Richmond, who have won the last eight straight and an amazing 13 total in a row against Essendon.
- 11 of those 13 wins have been between 1-39 points.
- Eight of the Bombers last 11 games have the total points over.
THE MATCH-UP
Dreamtime at the ‘G is one of the most special moments in the entire AFL calendar as the AFL honours Indigenous and first nations people amid a massive Essendon Richmond showdown.
This year’s Dreamtime on the ‘G promises plenty: Essendon are 4-5 with four losses in a row after a fast start to the year, while Richmond (3-5-1) has righted the ship somewhat with two straight wins, including a statement victory over Geelong last round.
Richmond has dominated the Dreamtime at the ‘G matchup, however, winning a remarkable eight contests in a row as part of 13 straight victories over Essendon, with the Bombers not defeating Richmond since May 2014.
Richmond now have double the amount of Dreamtime at the ‘G wins as Essendon, 12-6.
The Tigers ran over the Bombers last year 80-48 in this game, and then 141-75 in round 23, but in 11 of those 13 straight wins Richmond have over Essendon the margin has fallen between 1-39 points. Plus three of the past four games have hit the total points over.
On top of that, eight of Essendon’s final 11 video games have hit the over as nicely: the Bombers are scoring 90.1 factors a sport (seventh greatest) however giving up 87.8 (thirteenth).
BOMBS AWAY
The Bombers four-game shedding streak is filled with ethical victories, however ethical victories don’t put 4 factors on the board.
Will their midfield and by-committee forward-line be capable of dangle with the Tigers?
Jordan Ridley returns, however the Bombers lose Will Setterfield and are nonetheless with out Darcy Parish, so once more the midfield oomph will lie within the arms of captain Zach Merrett, who has 5 straight video games of 30+ touches towards the Tigers.
Former captain Dyson Heppell additionally has an excellent observe document towards the Tigers, dropping 21+ touches in 12 of his final 13 video games towards Richmond.
Jake Stringer has 4+ targets in 4 his previous six house video games: on the massive stage can he step up once more?
While Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has 1+ targets in every of the final six video games he’s performed.
TIGERS ROARING
Richmond had been distinctive in final week’s victory over Geelong and Tiges followers will likely be hoping they proceed that type on the ‘G. They lose Jacob Hopper to injury but regain big Toby Nankervis to solidify their ailing ruck stocks and boost that midfield attack.
Sliding in and around that midfield is a big performer who gets better when it matters most: Daniel Rioli has gone for 21+ touches in nine straight games and will relish stepping up at Dreamtime at the ‘G.
Speaking of big performers, they don’t come a lot greater than Dustin Martin. The three-time Norm Smith Medallist and Brownlow Medal winner has had a stable yr, averaging over 20 disposals and a purpose per sport.
Dusty lastly received free for 4 large targets towards the Cats final week and has been threatening up ahead all season, however it’s price noting that he loves enjoying the Bombers, having ripped off 26+ disposals in eight of his final 9 video games towards Essendon.
DREAMTIME AT THE G – FIRST GOAL KICKER
Shai Bolton is likely one of the AFL’s most electrical gamers and has kicked 3+ targets within the final two video games the place Richmond have been favourites on the ‘G. He’s additionally kicked the primary purpose of the sport thrice for the reason that begin of final season.
THE PICK
13 in a row towards an opposition workforce is not any joke, even if you happen to’ve been a juggernaut for a decade. With 11 of these 13 being comparatively shut and throughout the 1-39 margin, Essendon at all times put up a combat, however eight straight Dreamtime on the ‘G wins should become nine.
— SIX-LEG YOU’RE DREAMIN’ SGM —
- Dustin Martin – anytime purpose
Dusty has kicked finally one purpose in 13 of his final 14 video games on the ‘G.
- Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti – anytime goal
Tippa has a goal in his last six games
- Andrew McGrath – 20+ disposals
McGrath has 20+ in his last four games at the MCG
Jack has kicked 2+ goals in four straight night games.
- Jayden Short – 25+ disposals
The vertically challenged one has 25+ in four straight at the MCG.
- Daniel Rioli – 20+ disposals
Rioli has 21+ in nine games on the trot.
SIX-LEG YOU’RE DREAMIN’ SGM @ $13.12 (by way of Ladbrokes)
[all odds as of May 19]
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