GMHBA Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 1 AFL game between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 2:10 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Geelong Cats vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 19, 2022 at 2:10 pm

Where: GMHBA Stadium

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A glorious Saturday afternoon, red Sherrin, two foundation Victorian clubs playing at the MCG – you truly love to see it.

The Cats will call the ‘G home as they face the Dons in the “Country Clash” and we have a truly fascinating encounter on how hands, and quite frankly, a bloody hard game to tip.

Yet again the same old questions have been asked for both clubs.

Is this the year the Cats fall?

Is this the year the Bombers rise?

Rinse, wash, repeat.

Geelong has won their past three games against Essendon and has proven to be a fairly reliable bet during the home and away season, finals is another matter.

The Cats have also been a fairly reliable bet as a favourite, winning 12 of their last 13 – very much a Punter friendly team.

Having said that, Essendon does play the MCG well, their run to the finals last year saw the Bombers play some very exciting footy despite that infamous streak continuing on for an unprecedented 18th year.

I’m expecting this match to be a close encounter and my trusty old tribet option of either side to win by 15.5 or less.

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