Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 9 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and GWS Giants. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with GWS Giants heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. GWS Giants game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 11, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Essendon Bombers vs GWS Giants Odds
Essendon Bombers vs GWS Giants Preview
A crucial clash for Essendon (5-2-1) as they aim for a statement win against GWS Giants (6-2). The Giants were exposed by Sydney’s speed in their last game, an area where they’ve struggled.
Essendon still carries the scars of last season’s 126-point thrashing by the Giants. A fast start is key for the Bombers against a potent Giants offense.
While Essendon boasts a strong midfield, their forward line faces a challenge against Taylor and Idun. Statistically even, the difference lies in movement – Bombers prefer width, Giants target the corridor.
Despite crowd support potentially affecting the Giants, most predict the Giants’ superior class will prevail.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping GWS Giants to win at $1.62 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Toby Greene at $9.00.
Essendon Bombers vs GWS Giants Teams
BOMBERS
B: D.Heppell, B.McKay, J.Laverde
HB: N.Martin, M.Redman, A.McGrath
C: M.Guelfi, D.Parish, J.Kelly
HF: S.Durham, K.Langford, J.Gresham
F: H.Jones, P.Wright, A.Perkins
FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Caldwell, Z.Merrett – C
I/C: B.Hobbs, N.Cox, N.Hind, J.Stringer, A.Davey Jnr
EMG: E.Tsatas, D.Shiel, S.Weideman
IN: N.Hind
OUT: X.Duursma (Injured)
GIANTS
B: C.Idun, S.Taylor, H.Perryman
HB: L.Whitfield, J.Buckley, L.Ash
C: N.Haynes, J.Kelly, F.Callaghan
HF: B.Daniels, A.Cadman, T.Bedford
F: T.Greene – C, J.Hogan, H.Thomas
FOLL: K.Briggs, C.Ward, S.Coniglio
I/C: D.Jones, T.Green, H.Himmelberg, J.Riccardi, C.Stone
EMG: J.Peatling, J.Wehr, M.Gruzewski
IN: N.Haynes, S.Coniglio, C.Stone
OUT: J.Wehr (Omitted), C.Brown (Suspension), J.Peatling (Omitted)
