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

When: Saturday May 9, 2026 at 4:15 pm

Where: ENGIE Stadium

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GWS Giants vs Essendon Bombers Preview

GWS returns home on Saturday afternoon looking to reignite its season against a struggling Essendon outfit. The Giants have found life difficult away from home in 2026, but a return to ENGIE Stadium could provide the perfect opportunity to reset after last week’s loss to Gold Coast. GWS has dominated Essendon in recent meetings in Western Sydney, winning its last four home games against the Bombers by hefty margins. Essendon’s problems deepened again during a heavy defeat to Brisbane, leaving the Bombers with just one win from eight matches this season. Defensive issues and a lack of midfield consistency continue to haunt Brad Scott’s side. While injuries have impacted GWS at times, the Giants still appear far more settled structurally and will see this fixture as a valuable chance to keep pace with the top-eight race.