GMHBA Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 11 AFL game between Geelong Cats and GWS Giants. 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. GWS Giants game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 25, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Where: GMHBA Stadium
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Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants Odds
Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants Preview
The pressure is mounting on both sides and with early talks of premiership favourites, the talk has died down with some questionable performances.
The Cats first trip to Darwin wasnt memorable, and the conditions were out of their depths, conceding 164 points, which is a generational sight for Geelong supporters.
The Giants issues have stemmed from their lack of commitment in the contest and their inability to find a good balance in their offensive running, lacking the defensive composure to bring the ball to ground inside 50.
The Cats have been smashed in transition in the last two weeks, and they are found wanting defensively when teams exploit them lowering their eyes inside 50.
Back at the Cattery, things swing in favour of the Cats naturally, and even though they were beaten by the Power there two weeks ago, after quarter time it was all Geelong.
Clearance work falls in favour of the Cats, and with a smaller midfield with a punch of pace, they should find first hands on it.
Likely inclusions of Jeremy Cameron, Tom Hawkons, Rhys Stanley, Mitch Duncan, and Sam De Koning should bolster all three areas across the ground for the Cats.
The Giants swift running patterns on the outside will be tested on the narrow GMHBA turf, but their ability to turn defence to offence is something they need to get back to give themselves a chance.
Confidence is low for both, but the personnel has made a difference for the Cats and theyre not travelling as badly as what it seems.
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Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants Tip
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.45 odds.
Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants Teams
CATS
B: Z.Guthrie, J.Henry, J.Kolodjashnij
HB: T.Stewart – C, M.Holmes, O.Mullin
C: O.Dempsey, T.Bruhn, Z.Tuohy
HF: T.Stengle, B.Close, G.Miers
F: S.Neale, T.Hawkins, O.Henry
FOLL: T.Conway, M.Blicavs, M.Duncan
I/C: S.De Koning, J.Bowes, T.Atkins, J.Cameron, J.Clark
EMG: C.O’Sullivan, S.Mannagh, M.O’Connor
IN: T.Hawkins, M.Duncan, S.De Koning, J.Cameron
OUT: B.Parfitt (Omitted), G.Rohan (Injured), C.Guthrie (Injured), M.O’Connor (Omitted)
GIANTS
B: C.Idun, S.Taylor, H.Himmelberg
HB: L.Whitfield, L.Aleer, H.Perryman
C: N.Haynes, T.Green, F.Callaghan
HF: B.Daniels, A.Cadman, T.Bedford
F: T.Greene – C, J.Hogan, H.Thomas
FOLL: K.Briggs, C.Ward, S.Coniglio
I/C: T.McMullin, X.O’Halloran, R.Angwin, J.Riccardi, J.Peatling
EMG: C.Stone, J.Wehr, L.Keeffe
IN: L.Aleer, T.McMullin, R.Angwin, J.Peatling
OUT: J.Buckley (Injured), J.Wehr (Omitted), C.Stone (Omitted), D.Jones (Injured)
