SCG will play host to Saturday's Round 9 AFL game between Sydney Swans and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Sydney Swans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Swans vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 14, 2022 at 7:25 pm
Where: SCG
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Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers Odds
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Essendon broke string of three straight losses by beating Hawthorn on the weekend but they still find themselves in 16th spot through eight rounds.
The Bombers had failed to cover the line in eight consecutive games heading into the clash but those that stuck with them were rewarded.
Commentators and pundits reacted like the Bombers had won the flag after the win but the fact of the matter is that they beat a team that are 3-5.
They overcame adversity with some late outs and I don’t want to take away from the win but let’s not overreact here.
The Swans dropped to sixth with their second loss in a row against The Suns in a game they were expected to win.
Sydney has won 10 of their last 11 home games against Essendon and I except them to bounce back.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.30 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Papley at $12.
Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers Teams
SWANS
B: D.Rampe, T.McCartin, J.McInerney
HB: J.Lloyd, P.McCartin, N.Blakey
C: J.Rowbottom, J.Kennedy, C.Warner
HF: E.Gulden, L.McDonald, L.Parker
F: P.Ladhams, L.Franklin, T.Papley
FOLL: T.Hickey, C.Mills, I.Heeney
I/C: O.Florent, W.Hayward, S.Wicks, J.Bell
EMG: W.Gould, R.Clarke, H.McLean, D.Stephens
IN: T.Hickey, S.Wicks, J.Bell
OUT: B.Ronke, H.McLean (both omitted), B.Campbell (managed), R.Clarke (sub)
BOMBERS
B: J.Laverde, J.Ridley, J.Kelly
HB: D.Heppell, N.Hind, M.Redman
C: A.McGrath, Z.Merrett, T.Cutler
HF: D.Shiel, A.Francis, B.Hobbs
F: M.Guelfi, P.Wright, N.Martin
FOLL: S.Draper, D.Parish, J.Caldwell
I/C: Z.Reid, S.Durham, A.Perkins, N.Bryan
EMG: A.Waterman, N.Cox, K.Baldwin, B.Ham
IN: J.Ridley, J.Kelly, M.Guelfi, S.Durham
OUT: B.Ham, K.Baldwin (both omitted), D.Smith (illness), B.Zerk-Thatcher (injured), A.Lord (sub)