We\u2019ve got a Friday night double-header with two huge contests: Geelong take on the Bulldogs, while we get another chapter of the Battle of the Bridge.<\/p>\n
The Cats host the Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, where these two have produced some classics in recent years. Can the Dogs bounce back from a disappointing loss to Hawthorn?<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs have a strong recent record at GMHBA, winning two of their last three at the venue dating back to 2021.<\/p>\n
Geelong haven\u2019t been overly convincing in night games at home either, going 6-4 from their last ten and covering the line just twice in their last 11 night games at the ground.<\/p>\n
This looks closer than the market suggests.<\/p>\n
Oliver Henry has quietly put together a strong start to the season, kicking a goal in all four games he\u2019s played.<\/p>\n
Despite inconsistent roles last year, he\u2019s now kicked at least one goal in 11 of his last 12 games, showing a strong scoring floor.<\/p>\n
The Battle of the Bridge. Sydney have won seven of the last nine, but GWS took last year\u2019s clash with a huge second half. Can they do it again?<\/p>\n
This is a big total for a night game, and recent history suggests it\u2019s too high.<\/p>\n
The last three meetings between these sides have gone under, while GWS\u2019 last six night games and five of Sydney\u2019s last seven at night have also stayed under.<\/p>\n
Expect a controlled, pressure-heavy contest.<\/p>\n
With James Jordan likely to go to one of Whitfield or Ash, Finn Callaghan should again find plenty of the ball.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s averaging 31.4 disposals this season, hitting 25+ in all five games and now in nine straight.<\/p>\n