Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 12 AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and Western Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Collingwood Magpies vs. Western Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday May 31, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Collingwood Magpies vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Collingwood Magpies vs Western Bulldogs Preview
The Pies come into this battle at the Dome holding on for dear life with injuries, with the loss of Cox and De Goey announced during the week.
The Dogs had the better of the Swans for a good portion of their match last week but were inefficient on the scoreboard.
Collingwood would be disappointed they let their game slip over in the West against Fremantle, but will still come into this contest full of confidence given how decimated theyre beginning to become with injuries.
Even though its the Dogs home ground in a Collingwood home game, the Pies have had recent success there against the Dogs, winning four of the last five matches.
The question for the Pies will lie with their ability to shut down the Dogs key forward targets in Naughton and Ugle-Hagan, which will likely be paired with Frampton and Moore.
If the Pies can generate a lot of quick rebounds out of defensive 50, it will challenge the Dogs forwards to defend hard, which isnt their strong suit.
In the midfield, its a lot of pace and composure on both sides, but the Dogs have typically been outworked around the ground, whilst holding an advantage at centre stoppages.
The Dogs need to be on their toes in defensive 50, as the Pies have no genuine forward target to kick to, making it an interesting watch to how they generate scoring opportunities.
All the pressure is on the Dogs, who need to win to keep in touch with the top eight, and for the Pies, a spot in the top four is right at their fingertips.
Big implications for both sides, but the Collingwood home ground should get them over the line against a frail Bulldogs side weve become accustomed to.
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Collingwood Magpies vs Western Bulldogs Tip
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.80 odds.
Collingwood Magpies vs Western Bulldogs Teams
MAGPIES
B: B.Maynard, D.Moore – C, C.Dean
HB: I.Quaynor, J.Noble, O.Markov
C: J.Bytel, A.Johnson, J.Daicos
HF: B.Hill, N.Daicos, J.Howe
F: B.McCreery, P.Lipinski, B.Frampton
FOLL: D.Cameron, J.Crisp, L.Schultz
I/C: F.Macrae, S.Sidebottom, L.Sullivan, H.Harrison, W.Parker
EMG: N.Kreuger, E.Allan, T.Jiath
IN: O.Markov, J.Bytel, A.Johnson, J.Howe, F.Macrae
OUT: E.Allan (Omitted), S.Pendlebury (Injured), B.Mihocek (Injured), J.Richards (Injured), M.Cox (Injured)
BULLDOGS
B: L.Bramble, L.Jones, A.Keath
HB: T.Duryea, J.O’Donnell, B.Dale
C: J.Harmes, A.Treloar, B.Williams
HF: R.Garcia, R.Lobb, L.Vandermeer
F: S.Darcy, J.Ugle-Hagan, R.West
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, H.Gallagher
I/C: C.Daniel, J.Freijah, J.Macrae, L.McNeil, R.Sanders
EMG: L.Cleary, B.Khamis, C.Poulter
IN: J.O’Donnell, R.Lobb, L.McNeil
OUT: A.Scott (Injured), A.Naughton (Injured), E.Richards (Injured)