St Kilda v GWS Giants AFL betting tips & preview | Round 5

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St Kilda v GWS Giants Round 5 preview

St Kilda head to Norwood Oval to take on the high-flying GWS Giants in a high-stakes AFL Round 5 contest this Sunday.

The Saints have battled through a tough run of injuries in 2025, with Max King suffering another setback. Despite the challenges, they have remained competitive, with Mitch Owens and Jack Higgins injecting energy and scoreboard impact up forward.

Coming off a gritty 17-point win over Port Adelaide, the Saints are shaping up as a dangerous opponent for any team this season. They took down a strong Geelong side in Round 2, and Ross Lyon’s men will be eager to prove their credentials by claiming another big scalp.

The Giants, meanwhile, are going nicely at 3-1 for the season. With a stacked midfield, a potent forward line, and impressive young depth pushing for selection, Adam Kingsley’s side will want to make a statement amid questions about their ability to beat top-tier opposition.

GWS come off a massive win over West Coast where Jesse Hogan booted nine goals and the Giants dominated in every facet of the game.

Top AFL bookmakers have GWS as favourites, but St Kilda’s pressure game and youthful energy make them a serious upset chance.

Saints v Giants R5 team news

St Kilda receive a major boost this week with the return of skipper Jack Steele, who comes in for first-year forward Isaac Keeler (managed).

Liam Henry has been withdrawn after he was named in the team on Thursday night, with Arie Schoenmaker added to the emergencies in his place.

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GWS will be without Brent Daniels (abdomen), with Harvey Thomas stepping in to fill out the forward line.

Former captain Stephen Coniglio has failed to overcome glute soreness and will remain sidelined, with the club hopeful he’ll be fit to return in Round 6.

St Kilda v GWS predictions

GWS captain Toby Greene remains one of the most dangerous forwards in the game. He has kicked three or more goals in three of his last five outings, and the $3.50 with Picklebet is hard to ignore.

For the Saints, Mitch Owens has quietly become a goalkicking machine. He’s slotted two or more in four of his last five, and online bookmakers are paying tempting odds of $2.45 for him to continue that trend.

If you’re after a wildcard, look no further than Darcy Jones. The speedy Giant has kicked two or more goals in two of his last five games and offers plenty of value at $3.50 with Neds to repeat the dose.

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