West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons Predictions & Tip 09/08

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Despite having a poor recent record against the Eagles, the Demons should be too strong for West Coast on Monday night. They were outstanding last week and may repeat that effort.

• West Coast Eagles have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
• West Coast's Jack Redden has recorded 20+ disposals in 15 of his last 16 matches.
• West Coast Eagles have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Melbourne Demons.
• Melbourne Demons won by 98 points last week.
• Christian Petracca has recorded 30+ disposals in Melbourne’s last 5 matches.
• Max Gawn has recorded 15+ recorded disposals in Melbourne’s last 12 matches.

Head to go

West Coast have won four out of the last five matches against Melbourne. The Eagles won by 27 points when the edges met in Round 1, 2020.

The last time Melbourne defeated West Coast at Optus Stadium was Round 22, 2018.

West Coast Eagles Form

West Coast were terrible in Round 20, losing to the rebuilding Magpies by 47 points at the MCG. Midfielder Andrew Gaff was the Eagles best with 33 disposals.

The Eagles are very inconsistent this season, however since losing to the 18th placed North Melbourne in Round 17 they need been ready to win two games during a row.

In Round 18 they defeated Adelaide Crows by 42 points at Adelaide Oval with Jamie Cripps having each day out with five goals. They then beat St Kilda at Optus Stadium by eight points.

West Coast Eagles Team News

Nathan Vardy, Luke Edwards, Alex Witherden and Jackson Nelson inherit an extended West Coast squad.

Xavier O’Neill has been omitted from the Eagles team from last week.

West Coast Eagles Team List

B: Cole, H.Edwards, Hurn
HB: Duggan, McGovern, Sheppard
C: Gaff, Kelly, Redden
HF: Langdon, Darling, Cripps
F: Petruccelle, Kennedy, Allen
FOLL: Naitanui, Yeo, Sheed
I/C (extended): Waterman, Edwards, Vardy, Witherden, Nelson, Hutchings, Rotham, West

Melbourne Demons Form

Melbourne were outstanding last week, demolishing the Gold Coast Suns by 98 points at Marvel Stadium. Clayton Oliver dominated the midfield with 35 disposals and a goal. More about the Demons here : Melbourne Demons

In Round 18 Melbourne had to accept a draw against the 17th placed Hawthorn and therefore the Demons succumbed to the Western Bulldogs by 20 points at the MCG the subsequent week.

Melbourne Demons Team News

The Dees lose Jack Viney to suspension, but have added Jake Melksham, Aaron vandenBerg, Sam Weideman and Joel Smith to an extended squad.

Melbourne Demons Team List

B: Bowey, May, Petty
HB: Hunt, Lever, Salem
C: Brayshaw, Petracca, Langdon
HF: Pickett, McDonald, Spargo
F: Neal-Bullen, Brown, Fritsch
FOLL: Gawn, Oliver, Harmes
I/C (extended): Jackson, Melksham, vandenBerg, Jordon, Rivers, Weideman, Sparrow, Smith

my AFL Monday Match Prediction is :
Melbourne have eyes on a top two finish and a win against West Coast could put them within the box seat. this is often a requirement win for West Coast as they appear to cling on to a top eight spot.

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca is tipped to record 25+ disposals and captain Max Gawn back to urge 15+ disposals for the Demons. For West Coast midfielder Jack Redden should reach 20 disposals and every one are often combined during a same game multi.

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