MCG will play host to Friday's AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and GWS Giants. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Collingwood Magpies heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Collingwood Magpies vs. GWS Giants game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday September 22, 2023 at 7:50 pm

Where: MCG

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Collingwood Magpies vs GWS Giants Preview

The Magpies and Giants are set for another electrifying Preliminary Final clash, reminiscent of their 2019 face-off. While Collingwood has been dominant throughout the year, the Giants have surged recently, winning nine of their last 11 games. They last met in Round 9, where the Magpies trounced the Giants by 65 points. However, the Giants are a team transformed, coming off a stellar 23-point win over Port Adelaide led by standout performances from Tom Green, Josh Kelly, and Cal Ward.

Collingwood, fresh from a week off, will lean on their formidable defense featuring Darcy Moore and Issac Quaynor to challenge the Giants’ forward line. The return of Brayden Maynard and possibly Nick Daicos adds further intrigue to the matchup.

The game will be a closely-fought affair, as indicated by betting odds favoring the well-rested Pies, but the Giants are known to upset the odds. Six of the last eight finals featuring the Magpies have been decided by fewer than 16 points, so expect a nail-biter.