As Round 18 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers which is to be played at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday. Geelong Cats are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 7:25 pm. We preview the upcoming Geelong Cats vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Saturday July 15, 2023 at 7:25 pm
Where: GMHBA Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers Preview
The defending Premiers find themselves in the top 8 for the first time in quite a while.
They belted North Melbourne last weekend to the tune of 62 points and stay home in Geelong for this clash on Sunday afternoon.
Jeremy Cameron should return for the Cats in this match which will bolster their attack and Geelong has won their last 14 straight against Essendon at home.
The Bombers bounced back from two losses in a row with an important win against Adelaide on Sunday at Marvel.
They had 99 more disposals and 90 more uncontested possessions and most importantly, they kicked straight (17.13).
Unlike the Saints and Dogs, the punters believe Geelong can cause some damage in September with the Cats being on the fifth line of betting at $10 to win the flag.
Not only is that a very short price for a team that is not guaranteed of making the finals as yet, but the Cats have come up a very short price head to head in this clash.
Ultimately I do think they have too much firepower for Essendon but expect this one to be closer than the market suggests.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.26 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Hawkins at $9.50.
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers Teams
CATS
Backs: J.Kolodjashnij, S.De Koning, J.Henry
Half Backs: Z.Guthrie, T.Stewart, J.Bowes
Centreline: M.Duncan, M.Blicavs, I.Smith
Half Forwards: G.Miers, J.Cameron, T.Stengle
Forwards: O.Henry, T.Hawkins, B.Close
Followers: R.Stanley, P.Dangerfield – C, T.Atkins
Interchange: M.O‘Connor, M.Holmes, T.Bruhn, G.Rohan
Emergencies: Z.Tuohy, O.Mullin, O.Dempsey, E.Ratugolea
In: J.Kolodjashnij, I.Smith, J.Cameron
Out: O.Mullin (Omitted), E.Ratugolea (Managed), Z.Tuohy (Managed), O.Dempsey (Sub)
BOMBERS
Backs: A.McGrath, B.Zerk-Thatcher, J.Laverde
Half Backs: M.Redman, J.Ridley, D.Heppell
Centreline: N.Martin, Z.Merrett – C, S.Durham
Half Forwards: K.Langford, S.Weideman, B.Hobbs
Forwards: M.Guelfi, P.Wright, J.Stringer
Followers: N.Bryan, D.Parish, A.Perkins
Interchange: J.Caldwell, W.Snelling, J.Kelly, J.Menzie
Emergencies: N.Cox, N.Hind, A.Davey Jnr, P.Voss
In: N.Bryan
Out: A.Phillips (Suspension), D.Shiel (Injured)