Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 9 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 4:15 pm with Sydney Swans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 10, 2025 at 4:15 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Essendon and Sydney will face off at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon, both looking to stay in touch with the top eight. Essendon secured a narrow 65-62 win over North Melbourne last Thursday but will be without Jordan Ridley due to another hamstring injury, a blow given the Bombers’ recent struggles in his absence, having lost four straight. Sydney, on the other hand, snapped a three-match losing streak with an 87-73 victory over GWS, highlighted by Chad Warner’s impressive 24 disposals and nine score involvements. The Swans have dominated recent encounters with Essendon, winning six of the last seven, including both meetings in 2024, where Isaac Heeney starred with an average of 27 disposals and two goals. Sydney will be confident heading into this clash as they look to extend their winning run against the Bombers.