The fifth-placed Essendon Bombers (5-2-1) will face the third-placed GWS Giants (6-2) at Marvel Stadium in Saturday's AFL clash.
The Bombers have won five of their eight games and have drawn once (L2), while GWS have won six of their eight (L2).
Essendon travelled to Perth in Round 8 and defeated West Coast by six points. GWS, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing 29-point loss at the hands of their cross-town rivals, Sydney.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Essendon vs GWS Giants in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Essendon vs GWS Giants date and start time
| Date | Saturday, May 11, 2024 |
| Start time | 4:35pm AEST/ 4:05 ACST/ 1:35pm AWST |
| Venue | Marvel Stadium |
| Location | Docklands, Australia |
How to watch Essendon vs GWS Giants on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Essendon vs GWS Giants AFL game in Australia, including Network Seven, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream the aforementioned AFL game is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
All you need to decide is whether you want to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (2 streams and up to 4K).
What channel is Essendon vs GWS Giants game on?
The game will be available on 7mate on free-to-air TV, and will also be broadcast live on Fox Footy's subscription TV service. Triple M, ABC, AFL Nation and Tagalog FIL will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
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- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
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Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
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- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Essendon vs GWS Giants team news
Essendon Bombers team news
Despite looking shaky, the Bombers beat West Coast on Saturday night. However, they suffered a crushing blow at training on Wednesday as Xavier Duursma tore his quad, which will see him sit out at least four weeks. After being rested last time out, Sam Draper should be available for selection this week.
There are no concerns over the fitness of Jye Caldwell despite him being hooked off with calf tightness. Midfielder Will Setterfield will likely miss a week because of a knock to his knee.
Zach Reid (hamstring) could return via the VFL this weekend.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Draper, Goldstein, Bryan, Visentini |
| Defenders | Ridley, Laverde, Hayes, Baldwin, Reid, McKay, McGrath, Hind, Heppell, Durham, Redman, Kelly, Lual, Davey Jnr, Roberts |
| Midfielders | Parish, Tsatas, Caldwell, Merrett, Hobbs, Shiel, Cox, Setterfield, Wright, Duursma, Martin. |
| Forwards | Langford, Weideman, Perkins, Jones, Baldwin, Caddy, Reid, McKay, Hunter, Gresham, Stringer, Davey, Wanganeen, Menzie |
GWS Giants team news
The Giants' setback last time out was made worse by Tom Green's injury, and the star midfielder will be sorely missed. They will be without the services of Callum Brown, who has been suspended for three weeks after his off-the-ball clash with Tom McCartin. Sam Taylor and Stephen Coniglio have a chance to return, and their potential inclusion will be crucial here.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Preuss, Briggs, Madden |
| Defenders | Whitfield, Ash, Cumming, Haynes, Taylor, Aleer, Himmelberg, Leake, Perryman, Fonti, Cadman, Taylor, Aleer, Himmelberg, Buckley |
| Midfielders | Jones, Coniglio, Ward, Angwin, Wehr, Green, Callaghan, Rowston, Thomas, Fahey, Hamilton, Derksen |
| Forwards | Greene, Cadman, Bedford, Daniels, Stone, Peatling, Kelly, Hogan, Peatling, McMullin, O'Halloran, Kennedy, Wardius, Brown, Cadman, Haynes, Keeffe, Riccardi, Gruzewski |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19/08/23 | GWS Giants 162-36 Essendon Bombers | AFL |
| 09/04/23 | Essendon Bombers 88-75 GWS Giants | AFL |
| 06/08/22 | GWS Giants 96-69 Essendon Bombers | AFL |
| 25/07/21 | Essendon Bombers 53-66 GWS Giants | AFL |
| 08/05/21 | GWS Giants 107-105 Essendon Bombers | AFL |