GIANTS and Swans fans will go head-to-head on social media ahead of the Battle of the Bridge on March 15.

In an AFL first, GIANTS and Swans fans will be able to take part in a live Twitter Battle in the lead-up to the Battle of the Bridge at Spotless Stadium on March 15.

Using technology that maps the exact location of tweets,  sent from mobile devices GIANTS and Swans fans will attempt to win ground for their team across Sydney and Canberra. 

Fans can also tweet their support from  their computer to claim ground at Spotless Stadium or the SCG

To participate, fans simply switch on their location settings and tweet using either #GOGWSGIANTS or #GOSYDSWANS with a message of support.

Every tweet will be pinpointed on a map of Sydney and the ACT with orange for GIANTS and red for Swans and a live percentage graph will give a snapshot of which team’s fans are winning the battle.

Fans can even plan an offensive and tweet their support from inside ‘enemy territory’ or form alliances with fellow supporters to ensure their location turns orange or red.

Fans can take part in the live Twitter Battle from today till March 15. To see who is winning the battle visit: battleofthebridge.com.au

The GIANTS will play the Swans at Spotless Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park at 4.40pm Saturday March 15. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.au