Manuka Oval will play host to Friday's Round 6 AFL game between GWS Giants and St Kilda Saints. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with GWS Giants heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the GWS Giants vs. St Kilda Saints game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 22, 2022 at 7:50 pm
Where: Manuka Oval
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GWS Giants vs St Kilda Saints Odds
GWS Giants vs St Kilda Saints Preview
The Saints are one of the hottest teams in the competition right now as they attempt to extend their winning streak to five on Friday night against the Giants in Canberra.
GWS is set to receive a huge boost in the form of Toby Greene, who returns from a six-week suspension after coming into contact with an umpire during last year’s Elimination Final.
Leon Cameron is on something of a hot seat with his side sitting 1-4, but there’s no doubt Greene can have a huge influence up forward in his return as skipper.
The Saints, meanwhile, will be hoping to add to Cameron’s misfortune, much like they did last year when they opened the season with a thrilling eight-point win.
St Kilda had its hands full last week against the Suns before eventually drawing clear in the second half on the way to a comfortable 26-point victory.
Max King and Jack Higgins were again the stars of the show, and they should have no problem finding the points against a Giants team that ranks thrid in average goals allowed.
Rain could be a factor in this one, but the fact GWS lost both games at Manuka last year makes them clear underdogs.
If the Saints can start fast, they should be tough to beat.
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GWS Giants vs St Kilda Saints Tip
We're tipping St Kilda Saints to win at $1.70 odds.
GWS Giants vs St Kilda Saints Teams
GWS GIANTS
Backs L.Keeffe 25 S.Taylor 15 C.Idun 39
Half Backs L.Whitfield 6 N.Haynes 19 H.Perryman 36
Centreline A.Kennedy 40 C.Ward 8 L.Ash 7
Half Forwards T.Taranto 14 H.Himmelberg 27 S.Coniglio 3
Forwards B.Hill 37 T.Greene – C 4 T.Bruhn 5
Followers B.Preuss 11 J.Kelly 22 T.Green 12
Interchange M.Flynn 30 F.Callaghan 17 J.Stein 42
I.Cumming 13
Emergencies J.Riccardi 26 J.Wehr 10 M.de Boer 24
J.Fahey 34
In: – T.Greene, B.Preuss, I.Cumming
Out: – M.de Boer (Omitted), X.O’Halloran (Omitted), J.Hogan (Managed), J.Riccardi (Medi-Sub)
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ST KILDA
Backs C.Wilkie 44 D.Howard 20 D.McKenzie 36
Half Backs B.Paton 33 J.Battle 26 J.Sinclair 35
Centreline B.Hill 8 J.Gresham 4 S.Ross 6
Half Forwards B.Long 21 T.Membrey 28 J.Higgins 22
Forwards M.Wood 32 M.King 12 D.Butler 16
Followers R.Marshall 19 J.Steele – C 9 B.Crouch 5
Interchange J.Webster 29 M.Windhager 17 N.Wanganeen-Milera 7
J.Hayes 47
Emergencies J.Lienert 31 T.Highmore 34 M.Heath 42
R.Byrnes 13
In: – J.Webster
Out: – J.Lienert (Omitted), R.Byrnes (Omitted)