JLT: GWS v West Coast

GWS v West CoastSaturday February 18, 2:05pm
at Narrandeera Sports Stadium

GWS will be looking to erase memories of their last outing in 2016 when they were defeated at home by the Bulldogs in the preliminary final. The Eagles on the other hand are making the first of many trips to the east this season and will simply be happy to get through this one unscathed.

Lineups

GWS Key Ins: Will Setterfield, Tim Taranto, Tendai Mzungu
GWS Key Outs: Phil Davis, Stephen Coniglio, Toby Greene, Tom Scully, Dylan Shiel, Steve Johnson, Heath Shaw, Brett Deledio, Ryan Griffen, Shane Mumford

West Coast Key Ins: Nathan Vardy
West Coast Key Outs:Sam Mitchell, Drew Petrie, Matthew Priddis, Luke Shuey, Josh Kennedy, Mark LeCras, Jack Darling

What To Expect

On paper this game resembles more of a state league trial match with both sides playing it very conservatively at the selection table. The Wolf is excited to see what type of condition Lewis Jetta and Jack Redden turn up in for the Eagles. Both players were high profile recruits for the Eagles and have been extremely disappointing so far. Jeremy Cameron and Jonathon Patton spearhead a young, yet talented squad for GWS. With the Eagles leaving so many experienced players at home, the Wolf can see the Giants running over the Eagles in this one.

Rising Star Watch

Rising Star favourite Jacob Hopper ($8) is missing from this clash as he is recovering from pre-season heart surgery. Reports from the track suggest Tim Taranto ($17) is leading fellow early round pick Will Setterfield ($21) for a round 1 position. The Eagles have named the son of former club champion Chris Waterman, Jake Waterman ($34) to make his club debut. Waterman was selected with selection 77 in the 2016 draft.

How It’s Shaping Up

GWS by 15

Recommended Bets

Best: GWS 1-39 ($1.95)
Other: GWS 1-24 ($2.95)