Now a consistent clash, the Anzac Day eve game between Melbourne and Richmond has produced some memorable evenings.
Beginning in 2015 as a precursor to the main event - Collingwood vs Essendon - the Demons have held a slight advantage.
Both sides are coming off disappointing losses, with the Tigers most recent win back in round two.
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The first bounce of the game between Melbourne and Richmond will be at 7:25 pm AEST, at the MCG in Melbourne.
What time is the AFL today? Melbourne vs Richmond start time
Monday night's game between Melbourne and Richmond will begin at 7:25pm AEST.
The game will be held at the MCG in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 7:25pm | 7:25pm | 7:25pm | 6:55pm | 5:25pm |
How to watch or livestream Melbourne vs Richmond
Channel/7Fox Footy will broadcast Monday night's game.
Coverage on Channel 7/Fox Footy will start from 7:00 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 7:25 pm AEST.
7Plus/Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Channel 7/Fox Footy |
| Live stream | 7Plus/Kayo Sports |
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Melbourne vs Richmond odds
Melbourne are favoured to win this game, paying $1.31 to Richmond's $3.45 to win per BlueBet.
Melbourne vs Richmond round 6 team lists
Melbourne's starting 22
| Full Back | Harrison Petty | Steven May | Trent Rivers |
| Half Back | Kade Chandler | Jake Lever | Ed Langdon |
| Centre | Angus Brayshaw | Clayton Oliver | Lachie Hunter |
| Half Forward | Judd McVee | Brodie Grundy | Alex Neal-Bullen |
| Full Forward | Kysaiah Pickett | Jacob van Rooyen | Bayley Fritsch |
| Followers | Max Gawn | Jack Viney | Christian Petracca |
| Interchange | Michael Hibberd | Jake Bowey | James Jordon |
| Tom Sparrow |
INS: Jake Lever, Max Gawn, Michael Hibberd
OUTS: Adam Tomlinson (Omitted), Charlie Spargo (Injured), Jake Melksham (Omitted), Tom McDonald (Omitted)
Richmond's starting 22
| Full Back | Tylar Young | Dylan Grimes | Noah Balta |
| Half Back | Daniel Rioli | Nick Vlastuin | Jayden Short |
| Centre | Kamdyn McIntosh | Tim Taranto | Marlion Pickett |
| Half Forward | Trent Cotchin | Dustin Martin | Rhyan Mansell |
| Full Forward | Ben Miller | Noah Cumberland | Jack Riewoldt |
| Followers | Samson Ryan | Jacob Hopper | Shai Bolton |
| Interchange | Liam Baker | Dion Prestia | Judson Clarke |
| Maurice Rioli |
INS: Jayden Short
OUTS: Hugo Ralphsmith (Omitted), Tyler Sonsie (Omitted)