The Gabba will play host to Sunday's Round 16 AFL game between Geelong and Essendon . The game kicks off at 3:35 pm with Geelong heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Geelong vs. Essendon game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday September 6, 2020 at 3:35 pm
Where: The Gabba
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers Preview
After Tuesday nights loss to the Eagles, Bomber fans have been feverishly working the ladder predictor over time to see if they can make finals but she’s looking grim.
The good news is, they are playing Geelong after a bye with the Cats holding a 1-12 record after a break.
That’s something to give the Dons hope?
Probably not.
Geelong should be able to shake off their strange bye hoodoo with a big win over the Bombers this Sunday at the Gabba.
Essendon was competitive against the Eagles on Tuesday night, but kicking only two goals in the second half isn’t ideal and they’ll need to be able to string four quarters of consistent footy if they are any chance of toppling the Cats.
The Cats are in good stead right now, well-rested and looking to stay in the top four.
They’ll get the job done in this one.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Geelong to win at $1.25 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Hawkins at $6.50.
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers Teams
CATS
B: J.Kolodjashnij, L.Henderson, H.Taylor
HB: J.Henry, M.Blicavs T.Stewart
C: M.Duncan, P.Dangerfield, S.Menegola
HF: L.Dahlhaus, G.Rohan, T.Atkins
F: B.Close, T.Hawkins, G.Miers
FOLL: R.Stanley, C.Guthrie, L.Fogarty
I/C: J.Bews, M.O’Connor, B.Parfitt, Z.Tuohy
EMER: C.Stephens, J.Jenkins, J.Clark, Z.Guthrie
IN: Fogarty
OUT: Steven (Injured)
BOMBERS
B: M.Gleeson, M.Hurley, B.Zerk-Thatcher
HB: M.Guelfi, J.Ridley, A.Saad
C: K.Langford, D.Heppell, Z.Merrett
HF: W.Snelling, C.Hooker, I.Mosquito
F: J.Stringer, J.Stewart, A.McDonald-Tipungwuti
FOLL: S.Draper, D.Shiel, D.Parish
I/C: D.Smith, M.Redman, D.Clarke, J.Townsend
EMER: B.Ham, T.Cutler, A.Phillips, J.Begley
In: Townsend, Redman
Out: Daniher (managed), McGrath (syndesmosis)