Best odds & bet specials for Tigers vs. Hawks on AFL Sunday

Five wins from six games see the Tigers paying -135.14 for the win at online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au.

That run includes three consecutive wins since their shock belting at the hands of St Kilda in round 16.

Dustin Martin was among the best once again in last week’s drought-breaking win on the Gold Coast, finishing with 34 disposals and a goal.

He is now the outright favourite for the Brownlow Medal in the wake of Patrick Dangerfield’s surprise suspension.

But ‘Dusty’ is not the only Richmond star in outstanding form.

Trent Cotchin and Brandon Ellis have both lifted in recent weeks, while Bachar Houli hardly missed a beat against the Suns on his return from suspension.

Coach Damien Hardwick will want all of his guns blazing when the Tigers take on a rejuvenated Hawthorn.

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One can only marvel at how Alastair Clarkson and his staff have managed to rebuild the Hawks within the space of a few months.

Some fresh blood and a new gameplan have taken them from the wrong end of the table to within a few good results of the top eight.

Isaac Smith and James Sicily were everywhere in last Friday’s win over the Sydney Swans, clunking some 26 marks between them.

It was a comparatively quiet night for Tom Mitchell, but you know you are travelling well when 26 disposals is your lowest return of the year.

With Dangerfield out of the running, the former Sydney man has jumped to the second line of CrownBet’s Brownlow market at +500.

Injuries and team news

Richmond – Jack Riewoldt is a chance to return after missing Richmond’s win on the Gold Coast with a nasty eye injury. An announcement is expected on Thursday afternoon. The Tigers rested Dion Prestia due to calf and ankle soreness, but the former Suns midfielder is expected to reclaim his place this weekend.

Hawthorn – Blake Hardwick went off with a knock against the Swans, but the young defender is tipped to take his place in the 22 on Sunday. The Hawthorn forward line will receive a boost with the return of Paul Puopolo, subject to a fitness test. The big out is Luke Hodge, who failed to have a striking charge overturned.

Dustin Martin betting specials

• 120+ AFL Fantasy points – +130 at William Hill
• 32+ disposals and Richmond win – +225 at Ladbrokes
• Three goals or more – +500 at Sportsbet

Can the new Brownlow favourite keep his nose clean and see out the season without copping a ban? The Hawks will do everything in their power to get under Martin’s skin, but that might not harm the superstar Tiger’s output. In addition to the choice markets above, you can also get +1400 at Sportsbet for Dusty to grab the opening goal.

Jarryd Roughead goalscorer bets

• Three or more goals and Hawthorn win – +350 at Ladbrokes
• First goalscorer – +850 at Sportsbet
• Five or more goals – +1200 at Sportsbet

‘Roughy’ will play his 250th game this weekend, and you can bet your bottom dollar that everyone at the ‘G – on both sides of the divide – will give him a rousing reception. All sentiment aside, the skipper hasn’t exactly put big numbers on the scoreboard in his comeback season. Can he boot a bag on his big day?

More Tigers vs. Hawks specials

• Ben McEvoy 100+ AFL Fantasy points – +105 at William Hill
• Jack Riewoldt three goals and Richmond win – +225 at Ladbrokes
• Trent Cotchin 30+ disposals – +230 at Sportsbet
• Tom Mitchell 35+ disposals and Hawthorn win – +300 at Ladbrokes
• Refund up to $50 at CrownBet if your first goalkicker pick scores any other goal in Q1

Richmond vs. Hawthorn match tip

Hawthorn to win by 1-24 points – +260 at Sportsbet

This is a fascinating match-up between two sides that have struggled to kick big scores this season. If it is a shootout you are after, flick over to the Adelaide Showdown. Hodge’s absence is a blow for the Hawks, but their youngsters have proved their worth over and over as the year has progressed. We are leaning towards Hawthorn in a tight one.