MCG will play host to Friday's Round 1 AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 7:40 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. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday March 15, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Where: MCG
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Collingwood Magpies vs Sydney Swans Odds
Collingwood Magpies vs Sydney Swans Preview
Arguably the most exciting matchup of this round, the Pies going 0-2 in their flag unfurling is a prospect that they will not have in mind, but to defy that, they need to take down a fiery Swans outfit.
Sydney got the job done in a scrappy Round 1 affair, but they certainly proved their speed around the contest and efficiency inside 50 can impact when it matters.
Collingwood was exposed for their lack of contest inside defensive 50, where the Giants found easier avenues to goal.
Its always been a trend in Collingwoods game, but their offensive flare and dare have always given them the capacity to play looser around the contest.
The Swans play this similar style of game, which has previously resulted in quite low-scoring games head-to-head.
The generic saying that this game is won in the midfield may apply to this game more than others, as both sides lack a genuine key forward.
Mihocek provided some terrific forward pressure and presence aerially for the Pies, but no Collingwood forward was able to take more than three marks.
Sydney has had similar issues but last week able to get some better output from their forward line.
The Swans win in Opening Round may have overlooked their sloppy ball use at times, something the Pies still did well in their loss.
The Swans statistically should be favourites, but hard to look past the Pies with over 80,000 at the G, a flag unfurling and the heaving black and white army behind them.
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Collingwood Magpies vs Sydney Swans Tip
We're tipping Collingwood Magpies to win at $1.50 odds.
Collingwood Magpies vs Sydney Swans Teams
MAGPIES
B: B.Maynard, D.Moore – C, C.Dean
HB: S.Pendlebury, I.Quaynor, J.Howe
C: S.Sidebottom, N.Daicos, J.Daicos
HF: J.Crisp, A.Johnson, B.Mihocek
F: P.Lipinski, J.Elliott, B.McCreery
FOLL: D.Cameron, J.De Goey, L.Schultz
I/C: F.Macrae, B.Hill, W.Hoskin-Elliott, O.Markov, M.Cox
EMG: T.Mitchell, J.Noble, B.Frampton
IN: J.Howe, F.Macrae
OUT: T.Mitchell (Managed), J.Noble (Sub)
SWANS
B: L.Melican, T.McCartin, D.Rampe – C
HB: O.Florent, N.Blakey, J.Lloyd
C: M.Roberts, Ch.Warner, E.Gulden
HF: R.Fox, L.McDonald, I.Heeney
F: T.Papley, H.McLean, W.Hayward
FOLL: B.Grundy, J.Jordon, J.Rowbottom
I/C: H.Cunningham, B.Campbell, J.McInerney, J.Amartey, S.Wicks
EMG: C.Mitchell, P.Ladhams, Co.Warner
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