Adelaide Oval will play host to Saturday's Round 18 AFL game between Adelaide Crows and GWS Giants. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with Adelaide Crows heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Adelaide Crows vs. GWS Giants game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 15, 2023 at 7:40 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Adelaide Crows vs GWS Giants Odds
Adelaide Crows vs GWS Giants Preview
Good luck getting a read on the Adelaide Crows anytime soon.
Just when it looked like Matthew Nicks’ side was destined to play finals, they cough up another disheartening loss on the road, this time to a Bombers outfit they really should have beaten.
Alongside the obvious – giving up 81 points – Adelaide was smashed in the possession count and gashed in their back half by an inferior Bombers forward line, a worrying loss with a backlog of teams still vying for a spot in the eight.
One win from eight away trips makes for grim reading, but it does make this week’s return home to the Oval all the more interesting.
Both South Australian teams have been close to unbeatable on home turf this year, evident in the fact the home side has covered in eight straight games now.
The Giants do pose a challenge given their handball efficiency and ability to get the ball inside 50 though, two areas that saw them prevail against the Hawks last week in a tough slog.
Not to be forgotten, GWS is also well and truly in the hunt for the eight.
Tied on points, Adam Kingsley’s side sits 10th behind Adelaide on the ladder, and given the form of both Tom Green and Toby Greene this season, this game has all the makings of a scrappy fight.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Adelaide Crows to win at $1.33 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Taylor Walker at $8.50.
Adelaide Crows vs GWS Giants Teams
CROWS
Backs: B.Smith, N.Murray, J.Butts
Half Backs: M.Hinge, J.Worrell, W.Milera
Centreline: L.Pedlar, J.Dawson – C, R.Sloane
Half Forwards: L.Sholl, D.Fogarty, J.Rachele
Forwards: L.Murphy, T.Walker, I.Rankine
Followers: R.O‘Brien, R.Laird, B.Keays
Interchange: R.Thilthorpe, M.Michalanney, C.Jones, S.McAdam
Emergencies: S.Berry, N.McHenry, E.Himmelberg, J.Soligo
In: J.Butts, S.McAdam
Out: J.Soligo (Omitted), N.McHenry (Omitted), H.Schoenberg (Sub)
GIANTS
Backs: J.Buckley, S.Taylor, H.Perryman
Half Backs: L.Ash, H.Himmelberg, L.Whitfield
Centreline: J.Kelly, C.Ward, F.Callaghan
Half Forwards: D.Lloyd, J.Riccardi, T.Bedford
Forwards: B.Daniels, J.Hogan, T.Greene – C
Followers: K.Briggs, T.Green, S.Coniglio
Interchange: C.Brown, C.Idun, I.Cumming, R.Angwin
Emergencies: J.Fahey, A.Cadman, M.Flynn, J.Wehr
In: B.Daniels, R.Angwin
Out: X.O’Halloran (Injured), L.Keeffe (Injured), N.Haynes (Suspension)