SCG will play host to Saturday's Round 8 AFL game between Sydney Swans and GWS Giants. The game kicks off at 1:45 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. GWS Giants game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 4, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Where: SCG
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Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants Odds
Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants Preview
The biggest Battle of the Bridge in a little while, both sides come into this clash in terrific form, promising to deliver a four-quarter thriller.
GWS bounced back from their loss against the Blues with a convincing second-half performance against the Lions in Canberra that got them up by 54 points.
The Swans took care of the Hawks and Swans in the two weeks prior and have set themselves up well to take the chocolates in a big opportunity.
The Giants have been super dominant in their goal efficiency, finding a new avenue to goal almost every time, but the Swans trail right behind them at second in the league.
The difference in this clash is in the contested battle around the contest, which favours the Giants with a few more bigger bodies in Tom Green, Josh Kelly, and Finn Callaghan.
Sydney prides itself on its electric, quick football style, which generates a heap of drive in transition, but it is risky and does play into a lot of turnovers if theyre not set up well.
The SCG turf is still undefeated for the Swans this season, and it will be interesting to see how the Giants prevent the use of the corridor and force spread on the Swans.
Who can forget last year when Toby Greene kicked the winning goal in the Giants big comeback early in the year?
Theyll certainly be glad hell be back in the side this week and it will yet again be a big task for the Giants smalls who will see a lot of it with the tighter SCG pockets.
The Giants should win this pound for pound, and early scoreboard pressure is the best way to go about it.
Sydney lead the Battle of the Bridge battle 16 wins to 10, so the Giants would like to continue their game of catchup.
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Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants Tip
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.85 odds.
Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants Teams
SWANS
B: T.McCartin, D.Rampe – C, L.Melican
HB: H.Cunningham, O.Florent, N.Blakey
C: E.Gulden, Ch.Warner, J.McInerney
HF: J.Jordon, L.McDonald, T.Adams
F: T.Papley, H.McLean, W.Hayward
FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.Rowbottom
I/C: M.Roberts, J.Lloyd, J.Amartey, S.Wicks, R.Fox
EMG: L.Parker, P.Ladhams, B.Campbell
IN: D.Rampe
OUT: B.Campbell (Omitted)
GIANTS
B: H.Himmelberg, S.Taylor, H.Perryman
HB: L.Whitfield, J.Buckley, L.Ash
C: J.Wehr, J.Kelly, F.Callaghan
HF: H.Thomas, A.Cadman, T.Bedford
F: T.Greene – C, J.Hogan, C.Brown
FOLL: K.Briggs, C.Ward, T.Green
I/C: D.Jones, J.Peatling, C.Idun, J.Riccardi, B.Daniels
EMG: N.Haynes, M.Gruzewski, X.O’Halloran
IN: S.Taylor, T.Greene
OUT: L.Aleer (Omitted), X.O’Halloran (Omitted)
