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The upcoming AFL clash on April 17, 2026, sees the Sydney Swans host the Greater Western Sydney Giants at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. Both teams come into this match with distinctly contrasting recent forms. The Sydney Swans have demonstrated solid performance, winning 3 of their last 4 matches. Their attacking prowess has been enhanced by strong teamwork and effective ball movement, making them a formidable opponent on home turf.
In contrast, the Giants have struggled lately, securing only 1 victory in their last 4 contests. Their recent inconsistencies have often stemmed from difficulties in defense and scoring under pressure, which have hampered their ability to maintain leads. This disparity in form is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, with the Swans listed at 1.33 for a home win, while the Giants sit at 3.35 for an away victory.
Tactically, Sydney is likely to exploit their home advantage through aggressive midfield pressure and quick transitions, while GWS must focus on tightening their defense and improving their efficiency to pressure the Swans’ backline. With both teams poised for a critical matchup, fans can expect a competitive game; however, predicting an outright winner remains challenging given the unpredictable nature of AFL matches.
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| Sydney 70.6% |
GWS 29.4% |
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Betting Odds
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1.32 | 3 |
Latest Results
| 04.04.26 West Coast Eagles – Sydney Swans – 35:163 19.03.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Sydney Swans – 99:82 14.03.26 Sydney Swans – Brisbane Lions – 104:60 05.03.26 Sydney Swans – Carlton Blues – 132:69 23.08.25 West Coast Eagles – Sydney Swans – 51:118 |
27.03.26 Collingwood Magpies – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 87:54 21.03.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – St Kilda Saints – 74:78 13.03.26 Western Bulldogs – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 134:53 07.03.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Hawthorn Hawks – 122:95 06.09.25 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Hawthorn Hawks – 88:107 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.07.25 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Sydney Swans – 102:58 03.05.25 Sydney Swans – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 87:73 07.09.24 Sydney Swans – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 88:82 22.06.24 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Sydney Swans – 75:102 03.05.24 Sydney Swans – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 98:69 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Western Bulldogs | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 438:312 | 140.38 | 16 |
| 2 | Fremantle Dockers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 444:338 | 131.36 | 16 |
| 3 | Sydney Swans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 481:263 | 182.89 | 12 |
| 4 | Gold Coast Suns | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 473:310 | 152.58 | 12 |
| 5 | North Melbourne | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 384:333 | 115.32 | 12 |
| 6 | Hawthorn Hawks | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 431:378 | 114.02 | 12 |
| 7 | Melbourne Demons | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 399:391 | 102.05 | 12 |
| 8 | Port Adelaide Power | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 380:323 | 117.65 | 8 |
| 9 | Brisbane Lions | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 398:360 | 110.56 | 8 |
| 10 | Adelaide Crows | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 431:405 | 106.42 | 8 |
| 11 | Collingwood Magpies | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 348:377 | 92.31 | 8 |
| 12 | Geelong Cats | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 338:377 | 89.66 | 8 |
| 13 | West Coast Eagles | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 310:478 | 64.85 | 8 |
| 14 | St Kilda Saints | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 331:385 | 85.97 | 4 |
| 15 | GWS Giants | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 303:394 | 76.90 | 4 |
| 16 | Carlton Blues | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 393:513 | 76.61 | 4 |
| 17 | Essendon Bombers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 287:458 | 62.66 | 0 |
| 18 | Richmond Tigers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 222:396 | 56.06 | 0 |
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