Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 23 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with Sydney Swans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday August 16, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Essendon Bombers vs Sydney Swans Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Sydney Swans Preview
The Bombers are entering the final fortnight aiming to play spoiler, with their season not panning out as hoped. Brad Scott’s side has endured back-to-back heartbreaking one-point losses, most recently falling to the Suns after a wasteful 1.9 in the final quarter.
Sydney, meanwhile, bounced back with a much-needed victory over Collingwood, snapping a three-game losing streak. The game showcased the brilliance of Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden, but the Swans will need to build on that momentum as they eye a strong finish heading into finals.
While Sydney should aim for a convincing win on the road to prepare for finals at home, they haven’t surpassed 100 points since Round 15. On the other hand, despite their flaws, the Bombers have held three of their last five opponents to under 100 points, suggesting they won’t make it easy for the Swans.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.73 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Will Hayward at $11.
Essendon Bombers vs Sydney Swans Teams
BOMBERS
B: J.Kelly, B.McKay, J.Laverde
HB: N.Martin, M.Redman, A.McGrath
C: A.Perkins, D.Parish, A.Roberts
HF: H.Jones, N.Caddy, S.Durham
F: K.Langford, J.Stringer, D.Shiel
FOLL: S.Draper, J.Caldwell, Z.Merrett – C
I/C: B.Hobbs, S.Weideman, J.Gresham, N.Bryan, J.Menzie
EMG: E.Tsatas, W.Setterfield, P.Wright
IN: A.Perkins, S.Weideman
OUT: N.Cox (Injured), A.Davey Jnr (Omitted)
SWANS
B: D.Rampe, T.McCartin, N.Blakey
HB: L.Melican, H.Cunningham, O.Florent
C: J.Lloyd, C.Mills – C, E.Gulden
HF: L.Parker, H.McLean, J.Jordon
F: L.McDonald, J.Amartey, W.Hayward
FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.Rowbottom
I/C: M.Roberts, B.Campbell, C.Cleary, T.Adams, Co.Warner
EMG: A.Francis, P.Ladhams, C.Mitchell
IN: L.Melican, Co.Warner
OUT: Ch.Warner (Injured), R.Fox (Injured)