GMHBA Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 21 AFL game between Geelong Cats and Adelaide Crows. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Geelong Cats vs. Adelaide Crows game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 3, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Where: GMHBA Stadium
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Geelong Cats vs Adelaide Crows Odds
Geelong Cats vs Adelaide Crows Preview
Adelaides season was summed up well last week, lacking continuity and consistency at home against the rampaging Hawks.
Geelong were trounced by the Dogs at home and certainly have a point to prove against the Crows to regain some pride at home.
Statistics are on their side, as the Crows have lost the first quarter in Victoria in the past 17 outings, which does correlate to their poor road record.
Its been 21 years since the Crows won at GHMBA, and whilst they were valiant last year, its a ground they dont play too well.
Geelongs defensive deficiencies have let them down lately and theyre not in ripping form heading into finals, but are likely to make it with a desirable draw.
If the Crows can generate speed in transition, theyre likely to impact inside 50, but its their own game they get beaten on typically, unable to defend chaos ball in the forward half.
The Crows average high disposal efficiency but havent been able to finish well inside 50, which works in the Cats favour.
Geelong isnt locked into finals, so they need to perform, but if the Crows come and play with freedom, they could cause a major upset.
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Geelong Cats vs Adelaide Crows Tip
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.33 odds.
Geelong Cats vs Adelaide Crows Teams
CATS
B: J.Henry, S.De Koning, J.Kolodjashnij
HB: L.Humphries, Z.Guthrie, J.Bews
C: M.Holmes, M.Blicavs, O.Dempsey
HF: T.Stengle, B.Close, S.Mannagh
F: S.Neale, J.Cameron, G.Rohan
FOLL: R.Stanley, P.Dangerfield – C, T.Stewart
I/C: Z.Tuohy, O.Henry, T.Bruhn, J.Bowes, G.Miers
EMG: T.Clohesy, M.Duncan, M.Knevitt
IN: R.Stanley, Z.Tuohy
OUT: M.Duncan (Managed), T.Clohesy (Omitted)
CROWS
B: M.Michalanney, M.Keane, L.Nankervis
HB: B.Dowling, N.Murray, M.Hinge
C: L.Sholl, M.Crouch, J.Soligo
HF: B.Keays, R.Thilthorpe, Z.Taylor
F: L.Murphy, T.Walker, D.Fogarty – C
FOLL: R.O’Brien, R.Laird, J.Dawson
I/C: D.Curtin, J.Worrell, J.Rachele, S.Berry, H.Bond
EMG: B.Smith, E.Himmelberg, J.Borlase
IN: N.Murray, M.Crouch, J.Dawson, J.Worrell
OUT: J.Borlase (Omitted), E.Himmelberg (Omitted), B.Cook (Omitted), C.Jones (Personal Reason)