MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 27 AFL game between Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 2:30 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Geelong Cats vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday September 24, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Where: MCG
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Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans Odds
Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans Preview
It all comes down to this. Geelong and Sydney are the last two teams standing for season 2022 and will meet at the MCG on on Saturday afternoon to decide who will take home the premiership cup.
Geelong have pretty much been flawless in the back half of the season and will head into Saturday’s game as the clear favourites in the market.
Sydney have been rock solid for most of the season and should not be underestimated going into this game. They don’t really have any clear weakness and will take huge confidence from the fact that beat Geelong when they met in round 2 this season.
I feel like I may have said this last time Geelong made the Grand Final but this really might be the last hooray for aging champions like Dangerfield who may not get another chance to win a flag.
So who wins? I’m leaning towards the Cats, they have managed their aging stars well this season and have no excuses not to come out firing on Saturday. I don’t think there’s a lot of value on offer given Sydney are such a strong side as well.
Should be a cracking game and hopefully it’s another nailbitter. Cats by 5 points.
Betting Update:
Geelong have been the firm favourites all week and will go into the game with thousands of punters on board.
The Cats touched $1.62 when markets opened. A constant flow of money has seen them shorten to $1.48. Sydney still have fans but they’ve been $2.30 out to $2.70 with online bookmaker Ladbrokes.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.48 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Hawkins at $8.00.
Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans Teams
CATS
B: J.Kolodjashnij, S.De Koning, J.Bews
HB: M.Duncan, T.Stewart, J.Henry
C: M.Blicavs, J.Selwood, Z.Tuohy
HF: B.Close, J.Cameron, I.Smith
F: T.Stengle, T.Hawkins, G.Rohan
FOLL: R.Stanley, P.Dangerfield, C.Guthrie
I/C: Z.Guthrie, G.Miers, T.Atkins, M.Holmes
EMG: B.Parfitt, M.OConnor, S.Menegola, J.Ceglar
IN: Nil
OUT: M.OConnor (sub)
SWANS
B: O.Florent, T.McCartin, D.Rampe
HB: N.Blakey, P.McCartin, J.Lloyd
C: C.Mills, C.Warner, J.McInerney
HF: I.Heeney, S.Reid, W.Hayward
F: T.Papley, L.Franklin, E.Gulden
FOLL: T.Hickey, J.Rowbottom, L.Parker
I/C: R.Fox, D.Stephens, R.Clarke, H.McLean
EMG: B.Campbell, H.Cunningham, L.McDonald, W.Gould
IN: H.McLea
OUT: L.McDonald (omitted), B.Campbell (sub)