Marvel Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 11 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans. 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 Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday May 23, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans Odds
Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans Preview
A good time to be a fan of the Swannies, on a roll at 9-1, two games clear at the top, theyre realistically about 4-5 wins away from already securing a top-four spot.
On the other hand, just when we think that Bevo and his Dogs are done and dusted, theres always a pulse, and they notched up a big win against the Giants last week.
This is the type of game the Dogs tend to win, and thats with history beating flag favourites at Marvel early in the year against Brisbane last year, and the Swans the year before.
The pressure this time is a bit different, with the Dogs still sitting outside the eight, and the Swans able to play with a lot of freedom given their gap at the top.
The Swans were damaging in their turnover game against the Blues, and their ability to capitalise on each offensive moment put the game beyond doubt in a matter of minutes, even with their poor start.
The Dogs make a contest of this game through their pressure, which hasnt been at the top end of the competition, but the Swans were able to break through the Blues with ease, which is the difference between them winning big or small.
Both sides average similar numbers heading inside 50, with both rounding to 13 marks inside 50 average per game.
The centre stoppage dominance should be in favour of the Dogs, and if theyre able to continue their typical slickness at the drop of the ball, at the very worst they should be prepared for a burst out of the centre by the Swans.
Sydney is second for turnovers, and their high-risk, high-reward game will at some point be taken advantage of.
This should be high-scoring and entertaining, and the Dogs are every chance for an upset.
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Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans Tip
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.57 odds.
Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans Teams
BULLDOGS
B: L.Bramble, L.Jones, J.O’Donnell
HB: T.Duryea, A.Keath, B.Dale
C: B.Williams, A.Treloar, J.Harmes
HF: L.Vandermeer, A.Naughton, J.Macrae
F: S.Darcy, J.Ugle-Hagan, R.West
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, E.Richards
I/C: C.Daniel, J.Freijah, H.Gallagher, R.Garcia, A.Scott
EMG: L.Cleary, R.Lobb, R.Sanders
IN: A.Scott
OUT: L.Cleary (omitted)
SWANS
B: A.Francis, L.Melican, D.Rampe – C
HB: O.Florent, N.Blakey, H.Cunningham
C: E.Gulden, Ch.Warner, J.Lloyd
HF: T.Adams, L.McDonald, H.McLean
F: W.Hayward, J.Amartey, T.Papley
FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.Rowbottom
I/C: M.Roberts, J.McInerney, J.Jordon, S.Wicks, B.Campbell
EMG: A.Sheldrick, C.Mitchell, J.Hamling
IN: M.Roberts
OUT: R.Fox (injured)
