SCG will play host to Friday's Round 22 AFL game between Sydney Swans and Collingwood Magpies. 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 Sydney Swans vs. Collingwood Magpies game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday August 9, 2024 at 7:40 pm

Where: SCG

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Sydney Swans vs Collingwood Magpies Preview

It’s become the final straw to kickstart any reminiscence of their flawless start to the year, and probably no worse side for it to come against than the Pies.

It wasn’t a shock that the Pies got up against the Blues given recent history, but they proved again how deadly they can be out the back when they get it going.

Sydney showed no fight or ability to control the footy around the contest, smashed in every area, and dominated from start to finish.

It feels as though the loss of Tom Papley is becoming a bigger factor week after week, but most issues start defensively, which is prominent with the Swans, who have been exposed for their lack of height in the backline.

For all the Swans dominance this year, they’re actually one of the least efficient teams in the competition, in the bottom five, that is along with the Pies in second last.

Collingwood are still playing to keep their season alive, but it feels as though they’ve got more of a license to play with freedom.

The Swans have beaten the Pies once this season, back in Round 1, so past results are in their favour, and combining that with three wins in a row at the SCG against the black and white, a lot will have to go against them to fall short.

Confidence in this part of the year is crucial, and the Swans don’t have it, but the Pies aren’t in cracking form either.

Expect free-flowing, fast football through the corridor, a shootout that should keep us captivated for four quarters.

The Swans simply must make a statement after that loss and prove to their home faithful they can still contend.

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Sydney Swans vs Collingwood Magpies Tip

Sydney Swans vs Collingwood Magpies Teams

SWANS

B: D.Rampe, T.McCartin, N.Blakey

HB: O.Florent, H.Cunningham, M.Roberts

C: C.Mills – C, Ch.Warner, E.Gulden

HF: L.Parker, H.McLean, R.Fox

F: T.Adams, J.Amartey, W.Hayward

FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.Rowbottom

I/C: J.Lloyd, J.Jordon, B.Campbell, L.McDonald, C.Cleary

EMG: A.Francis, P.Ladhams, S.Wicks

IN: D.Rampe, J.Amartey, B.Campbell, C.Cleary

OUT: A.Francis (Omitted), S.Wicks (Omitted), P.Ladhams (Omitted), Co.Warner (Omitted)

MAGPIES

B: B.Frampton, D.Moore – C, B.Maynard

HB: J.Noble, J.Howe, N.Daicos

C: J.Bytel, J.Crisp, J.Daicos

HF: B.Hill, L.Schultz, J.Elliott

F: B.McCreery, D.McStay, W.Hoskin-Elliott

FOLL: D.Cameron, S.Pendlebury, S.Sidebottom

I/C: P.Lipinski, I.Quaynor, N.Long, J.Richards, M.Cox

EMG: N.Kreuger, L.Sullivan, W.Parker

IN: J.Richards

OUT: J.De Goey (Injured)