We take a look at Saturday afternoons (4/5/2019) AFL Week 7 match which is between the GWS Giants and the St Kilda Saints. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday May 4, 1:45pm
Where: Manuka Oval
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Preview:
With four wins apiece, there’s plenty more than just bragging rights on the line here.
The Giants cut a path through the Swans last week on their way to winning their sixth Sydney Derby. GWS were particularly impressive with the ball in hand dominating the disposal count, which in turn led to 57 inside 50 entries and eventually, 18 goals.
St. Kilda, well let’s just say the Saints were a step behind against Adelaide on Saturday. Alan Richardson’s side strung together a strong third quarter, but the damage had already been done in the second term as the Saints trailed by three goals at the main break.
This mightn’t look like a Friday night blockbuster, but keep in mind these two sides put together a pair of thrillers last year.
In Round 5 the pair drew level at Marvel, followed by a resounding 25-point win for the Giants at home in Round 19.
Despite their fast start to the season, the bookies appear to want nothing to do with the Saints. The Giants are 6-4 as the home favourite over the last 12 months and a perfect 2-0 in the same situation against St. Kilda.
Really, it’s hard to disagree with the odds. Stephen Coniglio, Jeremy Cameron and Toby Greene combined for 10 goals last week against the Swans, while Cameron alone is averaging well over two goals a game against the Saints. This one could be a harsh reality check for the red, white and black.
Odds:
Tip: GWS Giants at $1.25
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Toby Greene at $8.00
Teams:
GIANTS
B: N. Haynes, S. Taylor, J. Finlayson
HB: A. Corr, P. Davis, H. Shaw
C: S. Reid, J. Hopper, I. Cumming
HF: S. Coniglio, H. Himmelberg, M. de Boer
F: Z. Williams, J. Cameron, T. Greene
FOLL: S. Mumford, J. Kelly, T. Taranto
I/C: B. Daniels, A. Kennedy, D. Lloyd, A. Tomlinson
SAINTS
B: J. Webster, D. Joyce, S. Savage
HB: B. Paton, J. Battle, D. McKenzie
C: B. Long, S. Ross, J. Newnes
HF: J. Billings, J. Bruce, D. Kent
F: J. Marsh, T. Membrey, J. Gresham
FOLL: R. Marshall, J. Steele, J. Sinclair
I/C: B. Acres, H. Clark, M. Parker, C. Wilkie
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change