West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants AFL Round 10 Tips - A Giant victory in the West

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Fri 15 May 2026 09:11

Jeremy Darke 15 May 2026

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The game will be played at Optus Stadium on Sunday, 17th May, with the bounce at 6:15 PM (AEST)
GWS have won last 3 vs West Coast by 59, 81 & 65 pts.
West Coast conceding over 112 pts/game recently.
Expect Whitfield 30+ disposals & Giants to score 100+ again.

West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants AFL Round 10 Tips

West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants, Round 10 2026 - Expert Prediction

The Giants will get another confidence booster against West Coast continue their run of blowouts against the Eagles.

West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants, Round 10 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head Stats
West Coast Eagles Form Analysis
GWS Giants Form Analysis
West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants Team List & News
West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants AFL 2026 Round 10 FAQ’s

GWS have completely controlled this matchup over the past two seasons and the numbers point towards another comfortable victory. The Giants have beaten West Coast by 59, 81 and 65 points in the last three meetings, consistently overwhelming the Eagles with pressure, ball movement and scoring efficiency.

The Giants hold clear advantages across disposals, rebound 50s and transition scoring, which is a dangerous combination against a West Coast side still leaking big scores. The Eagles are conceding 112 points per game across their last five matches, while GWS continue to generate strong inside 50 numbers through Whitfield, Ash, Greene and Callaghan.

With the addition of Jesse Hogan back into the lineup, expect The Giants to feed the ball inside 50 finding the spaces that West Coast leave. Another 100+ score is expected for Western Sydney against West Coast who have not been able to find any defensive form at home or away this season.

Lachie Whitfield continues to fill the void of Tom Green, getting his hab´nds on the ball at every opportunity and pushing the pill inside 50. Another 30+ disposal game for the Giant back is pretty much a given here.

GWS have won the last three meetings against West Coast by an average margin of 68.3 points.
West Coast are conceding 112 points per game across their last five matches.
The Giants have scored 103+ points in three of their last five games.
Lachie Whitfield is averaging 31.4 disposals over his last 5 matches.

Head to Head Stats

This matchup has been heavily one-sided in recent seasons, with GWS dominating West Coast both home and away. The Giants have won three straight meetings by margins of 59, 81 and 65 points, including a 132-51 demolition earlier in 2025.

West Coast Eagles Form Analysis

Elliot Yeo and Willem Duursma provided some strong bursts through the middle, while Jake Waterman remained the focal point in attack with eight scoring shots.

There are still major defensive concerns though. Melbourne repeatedly exposed the Eagles in transition and generated easy scoring opportunities once the game opened up. The Eagles have now lost five straight matches while conceding 99, 143, 97 and 122 points in four of those defeats.

The midfield is beginning to show signs of improvement, but the backline continues to struggle under sustained pressure and quick ball movement.

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GWS Giants Form Analysis

The Giants bounced back strongly last week with an important 14-point win over Essendon after surviving a major inside-50 deficit early in the game.

Toby Greene and Jake Stringer combined for six goals, while Lachie Whitfield topped the Giants disposal count once again with 35 touches. Finn Callaghan and Clayton Oliver also continue to step up for the Giants with the former getting strong with every match in GWS colours.

The Giants are still searching for consistency, but their scoring profile remains dangerous. They have now scored 103, 105 and 131 points in three of their last five games, despite missing Jesse Hogan, and their ability to punish turnover continuing to be a major weapon.

West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants Team List & News

West Coast Eagles Team News

Cooper Duff-Tytler has been managed, while Matt Flynn, Bo Allan and Jack Williams are among the inclusions.

GWS Giants Team News

Callum Brown, Ryan Angwin and Harrison Oliver have all been added to the extended squad.

Waalitj Marawar	POS	GWS Giants
L. Duggan, R. Ginbey, B. Hough	B	J. Laverde, J. Buckley, C. Idun
T. McCarthy, T. Young, L. Baker	HB	H. Himmelberg, J. Fonti, L. Whitfield
H. Davis, E. Yeo, J. Hutchinson	C	S. Coniglio, C. Oliver, H. Thomas
W. Duursma, J. Shanahan, R. Maric	HF	T. Bedford, B. Daniels, T. Greene
M. Champion, J. Waterman, M. Murdock	F	A. Cadman, J. Stringer, J. Riccardi
B. Williams, H. Reid, T. Kelly	FOLL	K. Briggs, L. Ash, F. Callaghan
J. Lindsay, H. Johnston, M. Flynn, B. Allan, R. Bazzo	I/C	J. Leake, T. McMullin, P. Gothard, O. Hannaford, R. Angwin

West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants AFL 2026 Round 10 FAQ’s

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