GWS v Port Adelaide Preview, Engie Stadium

GWS’ season has hit the skids after starting 2024 looking like they were the team to beat.
After beating the Cats in Geelong before the bye, the Giants became another victim of
giant-killing Hawthorn in a thriller in Launceston. Back at Engie Stadium, this is simply a
must-win game for GWS if they are to regain the form that made them so imposing early in
the season. Port sit fourth, and will regain captain Connor Rozee, but their form against the
top sides, and on the run, still leaves a bit to be desired. It will be a massive result either way
for these finals contenders.

Coming off their Round 13 win at Manuka Oval, Port Adelaide heads into the clash at Engie Stadium with solid momentum. The Power pulled off a strong performance in Canberra, defeating GWS by a notable margin, led by standout disposals from Connor Rozee (28) and Zak Butters’s involvement in Port’s midfield engine. GWS, meanwhile, have had a mixed run, scraping home against Richmond only in the closing minutes before suffering losses in their other recent outings.

For AFL Betting Tips looking at the preview, Port Adelaide’s confidence after that win and GWS’s inconsistency suggests leaning toward the Power at neutral ground. In form terms, Port’s midfield anchored by Wines and Rozee provides stability, while GWS have struggled to convert tight games into victories. That makes AFL Tips favour Port Adelaide, particularly if form holds under pressure at Engie.

However, GWS on home turf shouldn’t be discounted entirely: past meetings show the Giants can deliver when they hit their stride, especially given their ability to pull off upsets late in games. An AFL Prediction might lean Port by a narrow margin, but value plays could involve totals or margin bets reflecting a competitive clash.

This note balances historical head‑to‑head, recent performance, and live dynamics, without any overt endorsements.

TIP: GWS by 21 points, Tom Green to have 25 or more possessions