We take a look at Saturday afternoons (7/9/2019) AFL Finals Week 1 match which is between the GWS Giants and the Western Bulldogs. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday 7th September at 3:10PM
Where: Spotless Stadium
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Preview:
Big time Victorian clashes are all the rage come finals, but this is by far one of the most intriguing matchups of the qualifying round.
“Dangerous” and “scary” are the words best used to describe the Bulldogs, as they have combined for an average score of 128-points across their last three games.
There are shades of 2016 about this current Bulldogs squad, and after belting GWS by 61-points only a fortnight ago, it’s not surprising to find Luke Beveridge’s side as the favourite on the road.
GWS own wins over Richmond and Collingwood this season, but it’s largely been another disappointing year for the Giants.
Last week’s victory over the Suns at Metricon was a welcome change to what has otherwise been a concerning month ahead of footy. And although the Giants hold home-field advantage, that still won’t be enough against a Bulldogs side that ranks top five in goals and inside ‘50s.
To their credit, GWS has been a tough opponent in the first half this season. The Giants rank fifth in first halves won, but again, the Dogs rank sixth in second halves won.
Stats aside, this should be a close game at half time with the hosts on top, followed by a Beveridge pep talk and a Doggies win.
Odds:
Tip: GWS Giants at $1.80
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Harrison Himmelberg at $11.00
Teams:
GIANTS
B: H.Shaw, P.Davis, S.Reid
HB: A.Corr, N.Haynes, L.Whitfield
C: Z.Williams, T.Taranto, A.Kennedy
HF: J.Finlayson, H.Himmelberg, B.Daniels
F: T.Greene, J.Cameron, B.Deledio
FOLL: S.Mumford, H.Perryman, D.Lloyd
I/C: S.Taylor, J.Hopper, J.Kelly, M.de Boer
EMG: I.Cumming, A.Tomlinson, L.Keeffe, I.Hill
IN: N.Haynes, T.Greene, B.Deledio, J.Hopper
OUT: I.Cumming (Omitted), L.Keeffe (Omitted), A.Tomlinson (Omitted), I.Hill (Omitted)
BULLDOGS
B: T.Duryea, Le.Young, H.Crozier
HB: J.Johannisen, Z.Cordy, E.Wood
C: L.Hunter, M.Bontempelli, E.Richards
HF: B.Dale, J.Schache, S.Lloyd
F: B.Smith, A.Naughton, T.McLean
FOLL: T.English, J.Dunkley, J.Macrae
I/C: M.Suckling, R.West, P.Lipinski, W.Hayes
EMG: J.Trengove, T.Dickson, B.Williams, R.Smith
No changes
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change