Richmond vs Fremantle AFL Rd 19 betting tips – Friday, July 22

Can Richmond regain their winning edge when they face Fremantle at Marvel Stadium this Friday night in the opening game of round 19?

The Tigers found another way to lose in round 18, kicking 11.22 against the lowly Kangaroos to go down by a mere four points. This makes successive games that the Tigers have thrown away, and they are now in real danger of sliding out of the top eight. Richmond must rediscover their ruthless edge to arrest this late-season slide. It might to be time to bring in the sports psychologists.

The ‘yips’ is a known sporting phenomenon that causes the affected player to lose confidence in their stroke and stab tentatively at the ball. It affects tennis players, golfers, and AFL goalkickers. It can be infectious in team sports, and Richmond need to iron out this deficiency ASAP.

Freo were also disappointing in round 18, losing at home to the Swans after a goalless third quarter blew their handy half-time lead. The Dockers are not assured a top-four position and will also view this game as a must-win.

Fremantle are prone to goalkicking lapses and will need to make continued scoreboard pressure their top priority if they are to be a force in September. They, too, might benefit from an intervention from sport psychologists.

Key matchup: Shai Bolton vs Dustin Martin

We have spent much of the season praising the work of Richmond midfielder-cum-forward Shai Bolton. The electric 23-year-old has the ability to grab the ball, go for a run, squeeze in a couple of bounces, kick a goal, and win the game for his side. Not many young players possess the confidence (or the arrogance) to make this kind of play, which is what sets Bolton apart. He may have learned this approach from one D. Martin.

Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw is quietly compiling some of the best stats in the AFL. The 23-year-old is averaging 30.2 disposals, 6.3 tackles, and 4.3 clearances per game in 2022. Brayshaw plays the game very differently to Bolton, but this matchup will play a big role in determining the outcome.

Richmond vs Fremantle betting strategy

This game will be won and lost in the minds of the players. Which team has the resilience to keep pushing across four quarters of do-or-die footy? Online bookmakers can’t split the two, but we are leaning with the Tigers here. The squad has significant premiership experience, and Richmond have more to play for. The early line has been set at 1.5 points, and we will be lining up to take it.

Richmond vs Fremantle same-game multi tips

For those punters unimpressed by even-money bets, we will be linking Richmond +1.5, into Jack Riewoldt 2+ goals, into Dion Prestia 25+ disposals. This combo will return a healthier $3.67 courtesy of Ladbrokes. We will be riding every Richmond kick for goal like our bankroll depends on it.

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