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Essendon Bombers vs GWS Giants Prediction, Tips & Key Stats — AFL Round 19 2026
A free, data-led preview built from real results and season averages — head-to-head history, recent form and the key players on each side.
What the numbers say
Across their last 3 meetings it is Essendon Bombers 1, GWS Giants 2, averaging 165.3 total points per game. Essendon Bombers have won 1 of their last 5. GWS Giants have won 1 of their last 5.
Last 3 meetings: Essendon Bombers 1, GWS Giants 2 — averaging 165.3 total points per game.
- 70 — 133 @ Port Adelaide Power22 Mar 2026
- 69 — 81 v North Melbourne Kangaroos28 Mar 2026
- 65 — 99 @ Western Bulldogs5 Apr 2026
- 113 — 68 v Melbourne Demons11 Apr 2026
- 110 — 119 @ Gold Coast Suns18 Apr 2026
- 53 — 134 @ Western Bulldogs14 Mar 2026
- 74 — 78 v St Kilda Saints21 Mar 2026
- 54 — 87 @ Collingwood Magpies27 Mar 2026
- 131 — 75 v Richmond Tigers12 Apr 2026
- 66 — 107 @ Sydney Swans17 Apr 2026
Essendon Bombers
- Zach Merrett
108.2 SC avg · 25.8 disposals · 0.4 goals · 5.1 marks (16 games)
- Archie Roberts
106.7 SC avg · 28.4 disposals · 0.0 goals · 5.3 marks (14 games)
- Will Setterfield
86.7 SC avg · 22.0 disposals · 0.3 goals · 4.2 marks (6 games)
- Mason Redman
86.3 SC avg · 18.7 disposals · 0.2 goals · 5.6 marks (10 games)
GWS Giants
- Clayton Oliver
110.2 SC avg · 31.3 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.9 marks (16 games)
- Lachie Whitfield
104.3 SC avg · 28.3 disposals · 0.0 goals · 5.9 marks (14 games)
- Lachie Ash
103.3 SC avg · 29.2 disposals · 0.1 goals · 7.3 marks (16 games)
- Finn Callaghan
100.3 SC avg · 27.9 disposals · 0.4 goals · 2.9 marks (16 games)
Go deeper before lockout
Matchup strength by position and full positional rankings for members — to sharpen your team and matchup analysis.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the Round 19 match previews page, with deeper club data on the Essendon Bombers and GWS Giants team hubs.