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GWS Giants vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL Round 22 Tips - Giants primed to bounce back at Manuka Ova

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Last updated: Thu 07 Aug 2025 10:50

Adam Cusworth 07 Aug 2025

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GWS Giants vs North Melbourne Kangaroos expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 22 AFL game
The game will be played at Manuka Oval, with the bounce at 1:40 PM (AEST)
Can the Giants snare a vital win to stay in touch with top eight calculations?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

GWS Giants vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL Round 22 Tips

GWS Giants vs North Melbourne Kangaroos, Round 22 2025 - Expert Prediction

GWS Giants vs North Melbourne Kangaroos, Round 22 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
GWS Giants Form Analysis & Betting Trends
2025 Betting Trends
GWS Giants Team News
GWS Giants Team List
North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Analysis & Betting Trends
North Melbourne Kangaroos Team News
North Melbourne Kangaroos Team List

GWS return to Manuka Oval and will shake off a disappointing loss to the Bulldogs, reigniting their top-eight momentum against a struggling North Melbourne side.

The Giants had won six straight prior to last week’s 88-point slip-up and boast a dominant record over the Kangaroos, winning their last three head-to-heads by an average of 29 points.

With Toby Greene returning from suspension and the likes of Lachie Whitfield and Stephen Coniglio in strong ball-winning form, the Giants should generate plenty of attacking chains from their high-disposal game.

North Melbourne showed some improvement in last week's nine-point loss to St Kilda but have lost six in a row and continue to struggle against top-eight sides.

Colby McKercher and Harry Sheezel continue to rack up possessions, and Nick Larkey’s return up forward is a positive, but their leaky defence and inability to sustain four quarters remains a major issue.

Take the Giants at the 40+. Stephen Coniglio can pick a confidence booster as he progresses from his return from injury, while Jake Riccardi looks set for multiple goals.

North Melbourne have lost their past three matches against top eight sides by 49 points or more
The Kangaroos have conceded 119 points per game in their past six matches
Jake Riccardi has kicked eight goals from his past three matches against the Roos
Stephen Coniglio has averaged 30 disposals from his past three matches against North

Head to Head

GWS have taken out the past three matches between the two sides by an average margin of 29 points. They have not met since Round 1 back in 2024, which resulted in a 38-point win for the Giants.

Stephen Coniglio has averaged 30 disposals from his past three matches against the Kangaroos, while Tom Green has averaged 28 from his past four. Jake Riccardi and Jesse Hogan have each kicked eight goals from their past three matches against North.

GWS Giants Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
4-1	4-1	1-4

GWS won six on the trot before the big loss to the Bulldogs and have won eight of 10 against sides in the bottom half of the ladder in 2025 but have lost both of their matches at Manuka Oval in 2025 with those coming against the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide.

When the Giants are firing they are hard to stop when transitioning the ball from their backline and rank 2nd in the competition over the past five rounds for scores generated from their defensive half, while they are 5th for total disposals.

Lachie Ash had 36 disposals in the loss against the Bulldogs, while Lachie Whitfield had 29. Whitfield has hit the 25+ in his past four. Aaron Cadman kicked two goals against the Dogs and has 22 from his past seven matches.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
11-9	8-12	8-6	5-1

GWS Giants Team News

Toby McMullin went down with an ankle injury last weekend and will be assessed at training. Toby Greene will return from suspension.

GWS Giants Team List

B: C.Idun, S.Taylor, H.Himmelberg

HB: L.Whitfield, L.Aleer, L.Ash

C: S.Coniglio - C, X.O’Halloran, R.Angwin

HF: T.Bedford, A.Cadman, D.Jones

F: T.Greene, J.Riccardi, J.Stringer

FOLL: K.Briggs, F.Callaghan, T.Green

I/C: J.Fonti, C.Brown, H.Thomas, J.Wehr, L.Keeffe, H.Rowston, J.Leake, M.Gruzewski

In: - T.Greene, J.Wehr, L.Keeffe, J.Leake, M.Gruzewski

Out: - T.McMullin (Injured), J.Hogan (Managed)

North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
0-5	3-2	3-2

North Melbourne have lost their past six matches, and the five prior to the St Kilda match came at an average margin of 60 points. Their past three against sides in the top half of the ladder have resulted in losses of 49 points or more.

The Kangaroos conceded 78 points last weekend, an improvement on the five matches prior to that, which came at an average of 125 points. At the other end, their leading goalkicker, Nick Larkey, returned last weekend, booting three goals, while Cam Zurhaar snagged two. Zurhaar has hit the 2+ in four of his past five, while Larkey has kicked 13 from his past three matches. .

Colby McKercher registered 36 disposals against the Saints, while Harry Sheezel had 33. McKercher has hit 30+ in four of his past six, while he had 29 in another. Sheezel has had 25+ in seven of his past nine.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
12-8	9-11	3-8	1-7

North Melbourne Kangaroos Team News

Zac Banch sustained a rib injury against St Kilda and will be assessed at training. Tristan Xerri will return from suspension, while a decision on Jy Simpkin’s availability will be made during the week, after he missed the St Kilda match.

North Melbourne Kangaroos Team List

B: C.Comben, T.Pink, G.Logue

HB: R.Hardeman, C.Daniel, F.O’Sullivan

C: D.Stephens, L.Davies-Uniacke, C.McKercher

HF: J.Konstanty, Z.Duursma, T.Powell

F: L.Parker, J.Darling, C.Zurhaar

FOLL: T.Xerri, H.Sheezel - C, G.Wardlaw

I/C: B.Scott, G.Payne, W.Phillips, C.Harvey, F.Maley, B.Teakle, R.Hansen Jr, C.Trembath

In: - T.Xerri, B.Scott, G.Payne, W.Phillips, F.Maley, C.Trembath

Out: - P.Curtis (Suspension), N.Larkey (Injured), Z.Banch (Injured)

GWS Giants vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL 2025 Round 22 FAQ’s

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