GWS Giants (8-7) will be looking to return to the top eight when they face the in-form Carlton Blues (11-4) in a blockbuster Saturday night AFL clash at ENGIE Stadium.
The Giants dropped out of the top eight after consecutive losses to cross-town rivals Sydney (27 points) and Adelaide (16 points). The most recent defeat was a tough pill to swallow, and it may have been their poorest performance of the season thus far.
They were overwhelmed in the second quarter, as a two-goal advantage dwindled into a six-goal deficit that they could never overcome. Adam Kingsley's side will need to click into gear as soon as possible if they want to feature in the playoffs considering the vast majority of clubs circling the bottom half of the eight.
Carlton is in the top two, one of the competition's best teams, having won their previous five games by 26 or more points each. They have no fear of any team at the moment and will be difficult to stop as they near the finish of an optimistic season.
Michael Voss' troops' most recent victory was a 61-point thrashing of rivals Richmond in wet conditions.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch GWS Giants vs Carlton in the AFL, plus plenty more.
GWS Giants vs Carlton date and start time
| Date | Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
| Start time | 7:30pm AEST/ 7:00pm ACST/ 5:30pm AWST |
| Venue | Giants Stadium (also known as Engie Stadium for sponsorship reasons) |
| Location | Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia |
How to watch today's GWS Giants vs Carlton on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the GWS Giants vs Carlton Blues 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 GWS Giants vs Carlton game on?
The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 on free-to-air TV and will also be available to watch on Fox Footy on pay TV. Triple M, ABC, and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
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- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
GWS Giants team news
Vice-captain Josh Kelly has been sidelined by another calf injury as the Giants prepare to take on Carlton in a crucial clash.
Kelly complained tightness during Saturday's loss to the Crows, and tests revealed a calf strain that will keep him out for four to five weeks. All Australian defender Sam Taylor is targeting a return in the coming weeks after beginning running this week.
Key defender and former club champion Nick Haynes might return from a hamstring injury for this week's game against the Blues, with the veteran scheduled to be assessed during main training on Thursday. Meanwhile, second-year GIANT Harry Rowston is dealing with a back issue and after missing last week's VFL clash, he will be out indefinitely.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Ruck | Preuss, Briggs, Madden |
| Defender | Whitfield, Ash, Cumming, Haynes, Taylor, Aleer, Himmelberg, Leake, Perryman, Fonti, Cadman, Taylor, Aleer, Himmelberg, Buckley |
| Midfielder | Jones, Coniglio, Ward, Angwin, Wehr, Green, Callaghan, Rowston, Thomas, Fahey, Hamilton, Derksen |
| Forward | Greene, Cadman, Bedford, Daniels, Stone, Peatling, Kelly, Hogan, Peatling, McMullin, O'Halloran, Kennedy, Wardius, Brown, Cadman, Haynes, Keeffe, Riccardi, Gruzewski |
Carlton Blues team news
The Blues may breathe a sigh of relief since Matt Kennedy (knee) avoided catastrophic injury and still has a chance to play this weekend. Matt Cottrell (groin) and Tom De Koning (soreness) will also undergo fitness tests, although Durdin will miss the next two weeks after dislocating his shoulder in the VFL on Sunday. Jack Martin (calf) should be back starting next week.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | De Koning, Pittonet, Binns, O'Keeffe, Mirkov |
| Defenders | Cowan, Williams, McGovern, Binns, Pittonet, Newman, Wilson, Boyd, Cincotta, Saad, Kemp, Weitering, Marchbank, Durdin, Akuei |
| Midfielders | Hollands, Cerra, Kennedy, Acres, Docherty, Carroll, Walsh, Hewett, M. Carroll, Cottrell |
| Forwards | Silvagni, Motlop, Fogarty, McKay, Fantasia, Durdin, Martin, Cunningham, Young, Monahan, Moir, Owies, McKay, Curnow, Lemmey |
GWS Giants vs Carlton Recent Form
GWS Giants: WLWLL
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R16 | Adelaide 94-78 GWS |
| R15 | GWS 75-102 Sydney |
| R14 | GWS 73-51 Port Adelaide |
| R13 | Hawthorn 85-79 GWS |
| R11 | Geelong 74-78 GWS |
Carlton Blues: WWWWW
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R16 | Richmond 70-131 Carlton |
| R15 | Carlton 138-75 Geelong |
| R13 | Essendon 70-96 Carlton |
| R12 | Port Adelaide 71-107 Carlton |
| R11 | Carlton 102-73 Gold Coast |
Head-to-Head Record
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Blues 117-98 Giants |
| 2023 | Blues 73-105 Giants |
| 2023 | Giants 64-74 Blues |
| 2022 | Blues 90-54 Giants |
| 2022 | Giants 75-105 Blues |