As Round 23 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between GWS Giants and Essendon Bombers which is to be played at GIANTS Stadium on Saturday. GWS Giants are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 4:35 pm. We preview the upcoming GWS Giants vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Saturday August 19, 2023 at 4:35 pm
Where: GIANTS Stadium
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GWS Giants vs Essendon Bombers Odds
GWS Giants vs Essendon Bombers Preview
The respective positions of these two teams on the ladder tells you all you need to know heading into Saturday’s clash.
Occupying 9th and 10th, the Giants and Bombers have everything to play for over the final two rounds, but based on recent form, neither inspires a ton of confidence when it comes to betting or tipping.
To be fair, GWS has played a much tougher quality of opponent over the last two weeks, suffering a pair of losses to the Swans and Port Adelaide.
Essendon, meanwhile, has enjoyed the rub of the green with two favourable match ups against West Coast and North Melbourne, but given the Dons have won each by only single digits, it’s hard to find faith in Brad Scott’s club.
That said, the Bombers prevailed by 13 points when they met the Giants earlier in the year, and there could be some good news on the injury front with key names like Jake Stringer, Sam Draper, and Dylan Shiel a chance at returning.
The Giants could also welcome back Finn Callaghan, a huge boost to the wing after struggling for points in recent weeks.
The Bombers haven’t tasted a road win over GWS since 2018, but with some key reinforcements returning in the nick of time, they appear a little hard done by in the market.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping GWS Giants to win at $1.36 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Toby Greene at $6.00.
GWS Giants vs Essendon Bombers Teams
GIANTS
B: J.Buckley, S.Taylor, C.Idun
HB: L.Ash, H.Himmelberg, L.Whitfield
C: J.Kelly, T.Green, J.Fahey
HF: T.Bedford, J.Riccardi, B.Daniels
F: D.Lloyd, J.Hogan, T.Greene – C
FOLL: K.Briggs, C.Ward, S.Coniglio
I/C: I.Cumming, H.Perryman, L.Keeffe, C.Brown
EMG: T.McMullin, J.Wehr, R.Angwin, M.Flynn
In: T.Bedford, B.Daniels
Out: N.Haynes (Illness), T.McMullin (Sub), J.Wehr (Sub)
BOMBERS
B: N.Hind, B.Zerk-Thatcher, D.Heppell
HB: M.Redman, J.Laverde, A.McGrath
C: E.Tsatas, A.Perkins, N.Martin
HF: S.Durham, K.Langford, N.Cox
F: A.Phillips, P.Wright, B.Hobbs
FOLL: S.Draper, D.Parish, Z.Merrett – C
I/C: J.Stringer, J.Kelly, M.Guelfi, J.Menzie
EMG: J.Caldwell, W.Snelling, W.Setterfield, K.Baldwin
In: S.Draper, J.Stringer
Out: N.Bryan (Omitted), W.Snelling (Sub), K.Baldwin (Omitted)