This clash will set the tone for what should be a fantastic round of matches.
Both sides come into this encounter undefeated with Essendon defying the off-field drama that has surrounded the club and Geelong, who have accounted for the likes of Sydney, Hawthorn and Collingwood in their six wins thus far.
It wasn’t until the second half of their clash against Richmond last week, that Geelong were able to get their better of their opponents but once they did, they ran away with it with a five goals to two last quarter and registering a 44 point win.
The Cats have been slow out of the block in each of their matches this year and will have to be mindful of this fact against the Bombers who tend to start well however, as Geelong have also displayed in each match, they are a champion side that are never beaten and more often than not, find a win to win.
The Bombers validated their form by accounting for Collingwood on Anzac Day and did what they had to do against GWS last week winning 120 – 81.
The Bombers are ranked 4th in the competition in tackles and up against the leading Handball team in the comp, will need to tackle and tackle some more this weekend.
It will be an enthralling clash but in games like this, you need to know the team carrying the cash will be finishing hard and be able to handle the pressure of the final quarter.
The likely return of Paul Chapman is also a bonus.
TIP: GEELONG 1-39
Odds Comparison:
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| Geelong Cats | 1.64 | 1.60 | 1.62 | 1.60 | 1.64 | 1.65 |
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Essendon Bombers
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2.25 | 2.35 | 2.30 | 2.35 | 2.25 | 1.27 |
