SCG will play host to Saturday's Round 2 AFL game between Sydney Swans and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Sydney Swans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Swans vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday March 23, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Where: SCG
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Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers Preview
The Swans return home on Saturday with an impressive 2-0 start to the season.
Their victory over Collingwood last week served as a significant stepping stone for a team eyeing a serious premiership bid, highlighted by Sydney’s stellar defensive display throughout the match.
Restricting the Pies to a mere 69 points while generating 27 forward half intercepts underscores their defensive prowess, posing a challenge for an Essendon side that struggled against Hawthorn previously.
Despite facing their own injury concerns, including absences of key players like Dylan Shiel, Jordan Ridley, and Darcy Parish, Essendon anticipates Sam Draper’s return to bolster their ruck department.
Nevertheless, the Bombers must contend with Sydney’s versatile forward line, a stark contrast to their prior opponents.
Although Essendon capitalized on Hawthorn’s inefficiency in front of goal, facing Sydney presents a tougher challenge on unfamiliar turf, where they haven’t won since 2020.
Expect the Bombers to face a reality check this week against a formidable Swans outfit.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.17 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Joel Amartey at $12.
Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers Teams
SWANS
B: L.Melican, T.McCartin, D.Rampe – C
HB: N.Blakey, O.Florent, J.Lloyd
C: J.McInerney, Ch.Warner, J.Jordon
HF: E.Gulden, L.McDonald, T.Papley
F: W.Hayward, J.Amartey, H.McLean
FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.Rowbottom
I/C: M.Roberts, H.Cunningham, B.Campbell, Co.Warner, S.Wicks
EMG: P.Ladhams, C.Mitchell, J.Hamling
IN: Co.Warner
OUT: R.Fox (Injured)
BOMBERS
B: A.McGrath, B.McKay, D.Heppell
HB: J.Laverde, J.Kelly, N.Martin
C: E.Tsatas, J.Caldwell, X.Duursma
HF: S.Durham, K.Langford, A.Perkins
F: J.Stringer, P.Wright, J.Gresham
FOLL: T.Goldstein, W.Setterfield, Z.Merrett – C
I/C: S.Draper, D.Parish, N.Cox, N.Hind, J.Menzie
EMG: B.Hobbs, H.Jones, A.Davey Jnr
IN: J.Laverde, S.Draper, D.Parish, N.Hind
OUT: Z.Reid (Injured), M.Redman (Suspension), M.Guelfi (Injured), H.Jones (Omitted)
