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
Collingwood faces the Bulldogs at a crucial juncture, dealing with significant injuries but buoyed by recent successes at the Bulldogs’ home ground. Despite recent setbacks, the Pies approach the match with confidence. Key to their success will be containing the Bulldogs’ forwards, led by Naughton and Ugle-Hagan, while generating quick rebounds from defense to challenge the Dogs’ defensive capabilities. In the midfield, both teams boast pace and composure, but the Dogs have shown vulnerability around the ground. The pressure is on the Bulldogs to maintain their position in the top eight, while the Pies eye a spot in the top four. With the home ground advantage, Collingwood is poised to overcome a fragile Bulldogs side and secure a crucial victory.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.75 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bobby Hill at $12.
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)
