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GWS Giants vs Collingwood Magpies Tips - Pies win in scrappy conditions
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- GWS Giants vs Collingwood Magpies expert predictions for Sunday’s Opening Round AFL game
- The game will be played at ENGIE Stadium, with the bounce at 3:20 PM (AEDT)
- Key player absences for GWS include Jesse Hogan, Tom Greene, Jake Stringer.
- Harry Perryman set to play pivotal role and secure 20+ disposals against former club.
Ryan gives his thoughts about the GWS Giants vs Collingwood Magpies matchup
GWS Giants vs Collingwood Magpies, Opening Round 2025 - Expert Prediction
Collingwood will start their quest to return to September footy with a slim victory over Greater Western Sydney on Sunday.
- GWS Giants vs Collingwood Magpies, Opening Round 2025 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head
- GWS Giants Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- GWS Giants Team News
- GWS Giants Team List
- Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Collingwood Magpies Team News
- Collingwood Magpies Team List
- GWS Giants vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Opening Round FAQ’s
GWS have had a lot of player movement over the summer and to make matters worse they will take on the Magpies missing three of their biggest names Jesse Hogan, Tom Greene and Jake Stringer all out for the Opening Round clash.
The Magpies preparation has been much better as they enjoy a close to fully-fit squad, something they did not have for the majority of 2024. Former Giant Harry Perryman will slot straight intot he middle for the Magpies and is expected to play a pivotal role for Collingwood and will see over 20+ touches in the match for his new club.
The conditions are dubious in Sydney this weekend and holding strong in the backline will be key for the Magpies success in Sydney. Expect GWS to struggle with quality production from their forward line with Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer out injured for this clash.
- Collingwood have won 3 of the last 4 matches against the Giants.
- All of GWS’s losses in 2024 where by a margin of 1-39
- 4 of the last 5 Collingwood matches went under the game total in 2024.
- Harry Perryman recorded 20+ disposals 6 times in 2024.
Head to Head
The Giants dusted up the Pies in their first game as Premiers in the corresponding encounter last season in the 2024 Opening Round. GWS got the better of the Magpies by 32 points, winning the match 114-82.
It was the first win for win for the Giants in 4 matches with the Magpies winning the last 3 matches prior to their clash in 2024.
GWS Giants Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
The Giants went out of the 2024 AFL Finals in straight sets, going down to bigger brother Sydney in the Qualifying Final and eventual Premiers Brisbane, in the Semifinal.
The offseason hasn’t been kind to the Giants, losing a plethora of starters to free agency and to make matters worse they will start the year with injuries to big -name players, Jesse Hogan and Tom Greene, along with new Essendon recruit Jake Stringer.
A little low on confidence and a bunch of new faces in the starting 18 to begin the season is an ominous sign for the Giants.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-39 | 40+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13-12 | 14-11 | 13-10 | 2-0 |
GWS Giants Team News
GWS are without star midfielder Tom Green, reigning Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan and Forward line recruit Jake Stringer in their opening match of the season.
Their absences open the door for second-year Giant James Leake to make his debut.
Lachie Keeffe will pair with Kieran Briggs in the ruck for the contest versus Collingwood.
GWS Giants Team List
B: C.Idun, S.Taylor, H.Himmelberg
HB: L.Whitfield, J.Buckley, L.Ash
C: J.Kelly, C.Ward, X.O’Halloran
HF: T.Bedford, T.Greene - C, B.Daniels
F: D.Jones, A.Cadman, L.Keeffe
FOLL: K.Briggs, S.Coniglio, F.Callaghan
I/C: C.Brown, M.Gruzewski, C.Stone, J.Leake, J.Wehr
EMG: O.Hannaford, C.Angove, L.Aleer
Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
The Premiership hangover was real for Collingwood last season with their slow start costing them a final spot in 2024, missing out on the eight on percentage.
Their season was riddled with injury, affecting their ability to defend their title and play the aggressive, pressure game that won them the Premiership trophy. Collingwood finished the 2024 season strong, winning 4 of their last 5 matches as they attempted to recover from their poor start to the year, but it wasn’t enough.
The addition of Harry Perryman in the midfield boosts the depth of the Magpies and his combination in the middle, linking up with Brownlow contender Nick Daicos will be vital to the Pies getting off to a good start to the season.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-39 | 40+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-12 | 11-12 | 9-8 | 3-1 |
Collingwood Magpies Team News
Jordan De Goey will miss the opening match after a disrupted offseason due to injury. Dan Houston is also out due to suspension.
Harry Perryman and Tim Membrey will make their debut for the Magpies, while Reef McInnes has worked his way into the squad.
Collingwood Magpies Team List
B: B.Maynard, D.Moore - C, R.McInnes
HB: I.Quaynor, J.Howe, J.Daicos
C: H.Perryman, S.Pendlebury, P.Lipinski
HF: Bo.Hill, B.Mihocek, B.McCreery
F: D.McStay, W.Hoskin-Elliott, L.Schultz
FOLL: D.Cameron, J.Crisp, N.Daicos
I/C: N.LOng, S.Sidebottom, J.Elliott, T.Membrey, E.Allan
EMG: L.Sullivan, W.Parker, B.Frampton
GWS Giants vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Opening Round FAQ’s
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Verdict
Collingwood will win the match 1-39 in a game that stays under the game total due to the rough conditions. Harry Perryman will star for his new club against his former club and record 20+ disposals.
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1-39 Winning Margin
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