MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 16 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans. 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 Essendon Bombers vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 2, 2022 at 1:45 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Essendon Bombers vs Sydney Swans Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Sydney Swans Preview
The Bombers continue to disappoint after losing to West Coast last weekend.
What makes it even more disappointing was that they managed to beat St Kilda the previous week, giving their fans and punters alike a sense of false confidence.
The reality is that they are a bottom four side who can not play four quarters of footy.
They run into a Swans side that has been inconsistent during this season but find themselves inside the top six and within striking distance of a double chance come September.
I can’t see them dropping four points but they will need to keep control of the football and not allow Essendon to move the ball quickly through the middle of the MCG.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.42 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Lance Franklin at $8.00.
Essendon Bombers vs Sydney Swans Teams
ESSENDON
B: Zerk-Thatcher, Laverde, Ridley
HB: Guelfi, Kelly, Redman
C: Durham, Merrett, Langford
HF: Martin, Snelling, Perkins
F: Wright, Stringer, Jones
FOLL: Draper, Shiel, Parish
I/C: Hind, D’Ambrosio, Caldwell, Heppell
EMG: Hobbs, Phillips, Reid, Ham
IN: Parish, Zerk-Thatcher
OUT: Hobbs, Bryan (both omitted)
SYDNEY
B: Fox, T.McCartin, Rampe
HB: McInerney, P.McCartin, Lloyd
C: Gulden, Mills, Florent
HF: Hayward, Reid, Stephens
F: Heeney, Franklin, Papley
FOLL: Hickey, Parker, Rowbottom
I/C: Blakey, Campbell, McDonald, Warner
EMG: Clarke, Gould, Ronke, Ladhams
IN: McInerney
OUT: Clarke (omitted), Taylor (sub)