The Engie Stadium is the venue for the second Sydney derby of the season as GWS Giants and league leaders Sydney Swans face off on Saturday, June 22, in the AFL Round 15.
The Swans have by far been the better Sydney this term. John Lingmore's side extended their winning streak with an emphatic 42-point win over Adelaide in the previous round. Forward Joel Amarty stole the show, kicking a career-high nine goals against the Crows in a 109-67 victory.
Sydney is looking unstoppable at the moment, but their slow start to games in recent weeks is a weakness, which, if not addressed, could be exploited by a more resolute side.
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GWS also picked up a win in Round 14. The Giants saw off Port Adelaide by 22 points, a victory which moved them up to fifth in the log. Although they have been inconsistent in the last couple of weeks with just two wins in six matches, the Giants have a healthy home form. They have lost only once at home, with four of their five defeats coming on the road.
The Giants will look to draw inspiration from their home form and upset their neighbors. In derbies like this, bragging rights are the major motivation. The Swans are the overwhelming favorites, but the Giants could step up big with a shocking result on the day.
GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans Form Guide
GWS Giants Form Guide (LLWLW): The GWS Giants are fifth in the AFL ladder.
Sydney Swans Form Guide (WWWWW): The Sydney Swans are first in the AFL ladder.
GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans Team News
GWS Giants
Injured: Josh Fahey, Adam Kennedy, Nick Haynes, Cooper Hamilton, Braydon Preuss, Harry Perryman, Nick Madden, James Leake, Darcy Jones, Stephen Coniglio
Suspended: none
Sydney Swans
Injured: Harry Arnold, Callum Mills, Sam Reid, Angus Sheldrick, Jack Buller
Suspended: Luke Parker
GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans Predicted Lineups
GWS Giants
FB: Connor Idun, Jack Buckley, Harry Himmelberg
HB: Lachie Whitfield, Leek Aleer, Lachie Ash
C: Ryan Angwin, Tom Green, Xavier O'Halloran
HF: Brent Daniels, Max Gruzewski, Toby Bedford
FF: Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Harvey Thomas
FOL: Kieren Briggs, Finn Callaghan, Josh Kelly
I/C: James Peatling, Callan Ward, Callum M. Brown, Jake Riccardi, Toby McMullin
EMG: Harry Rowston, Jacob Wehr, Lachlan Keeffe
Sydney Swans
FB: Dane Rampe, Tom McCartin, Lewis Melican
HB: Oliver Florent, Harry Cunningham, Nick Blakey
C: Justin McInerney, Chad Warner, Errol Gulden
HF: James Jordon, Logan McDonald, Taylor Adams
FF: Tom Papley, Joel Amartey, Will Hayward
FOL: Brodie Grundy, Isaac Heeney, James Rowbottom
I/C: Jake Lloyd, Braeden Campbell, Sam Wicks, Hayden McLean, Caiden Cleary
EMG: Matt Roberts, Caleb Mitchell, Peter Ladhams
GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans Prediction
Prediction: Sydney Swans to win by 35 points
