Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 22 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Western Bulldogs vs. GWS Giants game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 13, 2022 at 1:45 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants Odds
Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants Preview
The Dogs hardly resembled a finals team in last week’s 17-point loss to the Dockers, but they still find themselves a strong chance at making the eight with two games to play.
Luke Beveridge knows his side has to win out from here, but with a much better percentage compared to St Kilda and a couple of favourable games coming up, there’s plenty of reason for optimism.
The Dogs and the Giants have plenty of history against one another that dates back to their famous Elimination Final back in 2019.
GWS got the upper-hand that day on their way to the Grand Final, but the Dogs have had the last laugh winning their last three encounters, all by double digits.
The Giants did look much-improved last week in their win over the Bombers as they dominated inside 50 on both ends of the ground.
Still, it’s hard to read too much into a win against a bottom club, while you also have to factor in GWS’ 1-4 record in Melbourne this year.
The Dogs had their opportunities last week against Fremantle but simply failed to find targets when it mattered most. They were also outnumbered at various stages in the fourth term, a problem they shouldn’t have against a much weaker defensive side this week.
With their season well and truly on the line this time, expect the Bulldogs to respond.
Betting Update:
The Western Bulldogs are the only team punters want in this one. They touched $1.28 during the week but have since shortened to $1.18.
GWS Giants are unwanted, they’re out to $5.00 with online bookmaker Ladbrokes.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.18 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Aaron Naughton at $8.50.
Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants Teams
BULLDOGS
B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, Z.Cordy
HB: C.Daniel, S.Darcy, B.Dale
C: J.Macrae, T.Liberatore, B.Smith
HF: R.West, J.Ugle-Hagan, J.Dunkley
F: C.Weightman, A.Naughton, L.Vandermeer
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, A.Treloar
I/C: L.Hunter, S.Martin, L.McNeil, B.Williams
EMER: J.Schache, R.Garcia, R.Smith, A.Keath
IN: R.Gardner, L.Hunter, S.Martin
OUT: A.Keath (Omitted), R.Garcia (Omitted), J.Bruce (Managed), T.McLean (Medi-Sub)
GIANTS
B: I.Cumming, S.Taylor, N.Haynes
HB: A.Kennedy, L.Keeffe, H.Perryman
C: L.Ash, J.Kelly – C, L.Whitfield
HF: C.Brown, H.Himmelberg, J.Riccardi
F: T.Bruhn, J.Hogan, D.Lloyd
FOLL: K.Briggs, J.Hopper, S.Coniglio
I/C: T.Green, L.Aleer, C.Ward, J.Stein
EMER: C.Hamilton, X.OHalloran, C.Fleeton, W.Derksen
IN: C.Brown, J.Stein
OUT: T.Greene (Injured), J.Peatling (Injured), B.Preuss (Injured)