The second of today’s AFL Round 1 matches is between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Sydney Swans. The game is set to commence at 4:40pm local time with the game being played at ANZ Stadium. The odds favourite Sydney Swans who are currently $1.04. View our live scores and results for the game between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Sydney Swans.

WHERE AND WHEN: ANZ Stadium, 4:40 PM March 30, 2013

LAST TIME: R14, 2012, Sydney Swans 19.18 (132) d GWS 5.8 (38) at ANZ Stadium

Greater Western Sydney Giants $10.00 vs Sydney Swans $1.06 at Sportsbet Australia

Greater Western Sydney Giants $12.00 vs Sydney Swans $1.03 at Luxbet Australia

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Preview:

The Sydney Swans begin the defence of their premiership triumph with a clash against cross-town rival Greater Western Sydney. The teams played out two one-sided contests in 2012, with the Swans winning by a combined 157 points. But the Giants have demonstrated during this year’s NAB Cup that they have improved, adding some bulk to their slender frames. The Swans meanwhile have hardly impressed during the pre-season, picking up a solitary victory over Gold Coast, and have struggled to get all of their players on the park. Yet they have no intention of relinquishing the upper hand in the fledgling Sydney rivalry just yet and will want to start their premiership defence in style.

LAST TWO TIMES
R14, 2012, Sydney Swans 19.18 (132) d GWS 5.8 (38) at ANZ Stadium
R1, 2012, Sydney Swans 14.16 (100) d GWS 5.7 (37) at ANZ Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1. The Swans will be intent on continuing their winning ways against their new rival. They won the opening clash by 63 points and then enjoyed a 94-point stroll in round 14.

2. As the designated home team, the Giants have set a target of at least 20,000 fans for the match during Easter weekend. Last year, the round one clash attracted 38,203 fans, followed by 22,565 in round 14.

3. GWS will be aiming to improve markedly in uncontested possessions in 2013. Last year, they ranked 17th in the competition in that category, while the Swans were first overall.

4. The Swans finished third on the ladder last season with 16 wins from their 22 games. The first-year Giants picked up two wins, against Gold Coast and Port Adelaide, and are targeting around five wins this season.

5. The Giants were last in the AFL last season in one-percenters, a category the Swans topped. GWS is also focusing heavily on defence this year, conceding 125 points per game in 2012 to the Swans’ League-best 72.

6. The Swans have a strong recent record at ANZ Stadium, winning six of their past eight games at the venue, including two wins by less than a goal.