SCG will play host to Saturday's Round 7 AFL game between Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Swans vs. Geelong Cats game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 1, 2021 at 7:25 pm
Where: SCG
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Sydney Swans vs Geelong Cats Odds
Sydney Swans vs Geelong Cats Preview
The Cats were far and away the most impressive winners in Round 6 with a 97-point mauling over West Coast in Geelong.
Now, Chris Scott’s side turn its attention towards an injury riddled Swans outfit that just suffered a demoralizing loss to the Suns on the Gold Coast.
The Cats made short work of the Lions at the SCG last year, while they’ve also won their last two games against the Swans in Sydney.
To make matters worse, key tall Sam Reid is now set to spend two weeks on the sidelines alongside Buddy Franklin, Dane Rampe and Tom Hickey.
The Swans looked almost unstoppable during the first month of the season, but they’ve since cooled off in the scoring department having now failed to score more than 70 points in their last two games.
Almost in reverse, many labeled Geelong as one of the most boring sides to watch in the competition prior to last week’s explosion against the Eagles.
It’s tough to read too much into a big home win over a team that typically doesn’t travel well, but when you consider the Cats have won four straight over Sydney dating back to 2018, this does look like another winnable contest for Scott’s crew.
Through it all, Geelong has still allowed the second-fewest inside 50s to opponents this year – a real concern for a Swans team that has found scoring difficult of late.
With a sparkling 5-0 record as the away favourite against the Swans, the Cats look a safe bet.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.51 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Papley at $12.
Sydney Swans vs Geelong Cats Teams
SWANS
B: H.Cunningham, L.Melican, C.O’Riordan
HB: J.Dawson, T.McCartin, J.Lloyd
C: O.Florent, J.Kenedy, J.McInerney
HF: W.Hayward, I.Heeney, J.Rowbottom
F: S.Wicks, H.McLean, T.Papley
FOLL: C.Sinclair, L.Parker, C.Mills
I/C: T.Hickey, C.Warner, D.Stephens, E.Gulden
EMG: R.Clarke, N.Blakey, K.Brand, J.Bell
IN: C.O’Riordan, T.McCartin, T.Hickey, D.Stephens
OUT: K.Brand, N.Blakey, B.Campbell (all omitted), G.Hewett, S.Reid (both injured)
CATS
B: L.Henderson, M.Blicavs, J.Henry
HB: T.Atkins, T.Stewart, J.Clark
C: I.Smith, Q.Narkle, Z.Tuohy
HF: L.Dahlhaus, J.Cameron, B.Parfitt
F: G.Rohan, T.Hawkins, B.Close
FOLL: R.Stanley, M.Duncan, J.Selwood
I/C: J.Bews, C.Guthrie, S.Menegola, G.Miers
EMG: N.Stevens, Z.Guthrie, C.Constable, J.Jenkins
IN: Q.Narkle
OUT: J.Kolodjashnij, M.O’Connor (both injured)