MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 9 AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and GWS Giants. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Collingwood Magpies heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Collingwood Magpies vs. GWS Giants game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday May 14, 2023 at 4:40 pm

Where: MCG

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Collingwood Magpies vs GWS Giants Preview

Adam Kingsley has the unenviable task of game-planning against red-hot Collingwood this week.

Like they’ve done for the better part of 18 months, the Pies simply found another gear in the final term last week, outscoring the Swans five goals to one on the way to a comfortable 29-point win.

The Giants also staged a late comeback against the Dogs in treacherous conditions, kicking five last-quarter goals but still falling short.

GWS’ biggest strength this year has been through the midfield, as they currently rank highly in disposals. Unfortunately, they’ve been one of the worst teams around the clearances, which not surprisingly, has been one of Collingwood’s biggest strengths.

Scoring has also been a huge issue for the Giants this year, as they’ve only amassed 100 points all season. Interestingly, they’ve been one of the best teams at limiting inside 50 entries against the opposition though, which sets up for an interesting matchup against a Collingwood outfit that leads the competition on attack.

Stats aside, this is still a huge task for a Giants team that hasn’t won at the MCG since Round 16, 2021.

Collingwood proved last week that even when their opposition targets Nick Daicos, the likes of Scott Pendlebury, Beau McCreery, and Brody Michocek are capable of stepping up and hurting you.

How the Giants account for the Pies’ sheer strength in talent is a test in its own right, let alone keeping up on the scoreboard.

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