Geelong v Essendon AFL round 1 betting odds

Posted on March 20th 2010 by

Essendon V Geelong. Round 1 match @ the MCG Fri, Mar 26 - 7:40 pm

Essendon team Manager Paul Hamilton seems full of confidence heading in to the season opener against the reigning AFL Champions, The Geelong Cats on Friday evening.

Leroy Jetta is still some weeks away from first team action, but the Essendon outfit seem well prepared and confident ahead of the MCG showdown in Round 1.

Despite such optimism, the betting odds would suggest a simple task for Geelong, who are strong 1.23 favourites for the game with Sportsbet.com.au.

Geelong Cats remain steady 2nd favourites for 2010 crown, just behind the 2009 runners up, St Kilda Saints.

Essendon can be backed at odds of 4.25 to spring a suprise on Friday.