Saturday’s AFL 2018 Round 22 match is between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Sydney Swans. The opening kick is set to commence at 16:35 local time with the game to be played at Spotless Stadium. The away team Sydney Swans are the favourites for the match.
View our preview and teams for the game between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Sydney Swans.
When: 16:35 | Saturday 18/08/2018
Where: Spotless Stadium
Preview:
Odds:
Tip: Sydney Swans at $2.10
Value Bet: First Goal Scorer: Will Hayward at $12.00
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Teams:
Greater Western Sydney Giants: 
B Adam Kennedy, Phil Davis, Adam Tomlinson
HB Lachlan Keeffe, Nick Haynes, Harry Perryman
C Jeremy Finlayson, Tim Taranto, Aiden Bonar
HF Lachie Whitfield, Harry Himmelberg, Jacob Hopper
F Brent Daniels, Jeremy Cameron, Ryan Griffen
FOL Rory Lobb, Stephen Coniglio, Callan Ward
I/C Daniel Lloyd, Dylan Shiel, Matt Buntine, Zac Langdon
EMG Isaac Cumming, Zachary Sproule, Zac Williams, Dylan Buckley
IN Harry Perryman, Jeremy Finlayson, Daniel Lloyd
OUT Sam J. Reid (Injured), Heath Shaw (Injured), Josh Kelly (Injured)
Sydney Swans: 
B Zak Jones, Dane Rampe, Jake Lloyd
HB Nic Newman, Aliir Aliir, Harry Cunningham
C Dan Hannebery, Luke Parker, Isaac Heeney
HF George Hewett, Tom McCartin, Oliver Florent
F Will Hayward, Lance Franklin, Tom Papley
FOL Callum Sinclair, Josh P. Kennedy, Kieren Jack
I/C Jordan Dawson, Jarrad McVeigh, Daniel Robinson, Ben Ronke
EMG Darcy Cameron, Robbie Fox, Ryley Stoddart, Dean Towers
IN Zak Jones, Daniel Robinson
OUT Nick Smith (Injured), Alex Johnson (Injured)
AFL News:
Scans have confirmed Sydney defender Alex Johnson will require a sixth knee reconstruction while hamstrung teammate Nick Smith will miss the rest of the AFL season.
Johnson, who ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his ‘good’ knee for the first time, is yet to decide whether he will attempt yet another comeback.
The 26-year-old’s left ACL has already been the subject of five reconstructions and serious infections that derailed his career.
Johnson, who waited 2136 days after the 2012 grand final to make his AFL return in round 20 this season, and the club will consult knee specialists next week before mapping out a plan.
“It’s devastating news,” Swans football manger Tom Harley said.
“Clearly this is a really disappointing outcome.
“Alex has worked so hard over the past six years to get back to playing football and for this to happen in his second game back is just shattering for him and for us.
“Alex has shown unbelievable resilience and determination over his career and will continue to be an inspiration to his teammates and the wider AFL community.”
Meanwhile, veteran Smith will spend the next six weeks on the sidelines because of a hamstring tendon injury.
It means the small defender will miss the rest of the year.
In better news for the Swans, Heath Grundy could return against GWS in Saturday’s clash at Spotless Stadium.
Grundy has taken a break from playing during the past fortnight because of mental health issues.
“I’d expect him to be in the selection discussion come later this week,” Harley said.
“Still a bit early to say exactly what this week looks like for Heath.
“But importantly he’s taken the fortnight to really invest in his wellbeing and we’ve supported him through that.”