Marcus Whitfield
AFL Tipster · Saturday, 2 May 2026
West Coast Eagles will beat Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium. The Eagles host the winless Tigers as $1.42 favourites, and this looks like their best chance to build momentum after Round 7.
Ladder & Market
| Team | Ladder | Record | Pct | Head to Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Eagles Home | 15th | 2W-5L | 56% | $1.42 |
| Richmond Tigers Away | 18th | 0W-7L | 54% | $2.80 |
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Eagles | |||
| 26 Apr | St Kilda (away) | L | St Kilda 22.11 def West Coast 5.12 |
| 19 Apr | Fremantle (home) | L | West Coast 5.11 lt Fremantle 14.13 |
| 12 Apr | Geelong (neutral, Gather Round) | L | Geelong 122 def West Coast 76 |
| Richmond Tigers | |||
| 24 Apr | Melbourne (away) | L | Richmond 11.6 lt Melbourne 19.12 |
| 19 Apr | North Melbourne (away) | L | North Melbourne 130 def Richmond 55 |
| 12 Apr | GWS Giants (neutral, Gather Round) | L | GWS 131 def Richmond 75 |
West Coast Eagles Form Analysis
West Coast: Matt Owies pressing for selection after 5 goals in WAFL team news 27 Apr 2026.
Richmond Tigers Form Analysis
Richmond lost 72-126 to Melbourne at MCG on April 24. They were thumped 55-130 by North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on April 19. GWS won 131-75 at Barossa Park Gather Round on April 12. No wins, heavy defeats everywhere, defence rated possessions exposed.
Team News
West Coast Eagles
- Matt Owies : Pressing for selection after 5 goals in WAFL
Richmond Tigers
- Tim Taranto : Concussion: exiting protocols, expected fit
Head to Head: Record not available; recent form is the better indicator.
The Take
Take West Coast Eagles to win and Eagles -10.5. Matt Owies 2+ goals and Tim Taranto 25+ disposals are the top player props.
Tools desk
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