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GameS:
Hawthorn v Essendon (Adelaide Oval), Thursday 27th August 4:40pm AEST
Richmond v West Coast (Metricon Stadium), Thursday 27th August 7:10pm AEST
Betting:
Hawthorn $2.00 Essendon $1.85 -2.5
Richmond $1.75 -4.5 West Coast $2.12
Weather:
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Main GPP’s: DK US$6K, DS A$50K
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Essendon
Zach Merrett ESS (DK $8,200, DS $16,040)Â has started to hit several ceiling games recently scoring 100pts or more in 3 of his last 6 games.
Merrett has averaged 100.8pts from his last 4 games playing mostly as an outside midfielder this season, he has averaged 30.3 Disposals, 5.8 Marks & 1.3 Tackles from his last 4 games.
Merrett will be a popular option for many on Thursday against a Hawthorn team that is conceding plenty of Disposals this season, expect ownership to be strong.
Hawthorn
Tom Mitchell HAWÂ (DK $8,000, DS $15,300)Â has been on fire recently averaging 102.0pts from his last 4 games, he has averaged 29.8 Disposals, 2.8 Marks & 6.0 Tackles over the same period.
The Bombers haven’t been a team to focus in on stopping a key opposition Mid this season, they rely more on team structure as part of their games plan which should allow Mitchell the freedom to accumulate disposals without too much issue.
The recent form for Mitchell will make him a popular selection on Thursday, his ownership is likely to be moderate to strong.
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Value
Thomson Dow RICÂ (DK $3,100, DS $5,000)Â will make his AFL debut in Round 14, he was selected at pick 21 in the 2019 AFL Draft.
Dow is currently a slim build but that won’t stop him attacking the ball in contested situations & working though traffic, he is expected to work through the midfield against West Coast but that may not include centre bounces.
Dow will be a popular selection on Thursday night, he should be in a position to exceed value.
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