Adelaide Oval will play host to Saturday's Round 17 AFL game between Port Adelaide and Western Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Port Adelaide vs. Western Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 6, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs Preview
The Power continues to hold on to their spot in the top eight after scraping home a win against the Saints last weekend, and if form is anything to go by, theyve got it tough this week against the Dogs.
The Dogs look to have cemented some good form for the first time this year, but theyve proven it can all go out the window with a bad loss, which is what this game could be.
They did what they needed to do against the Roos last weekend, but it feels like for the Dogs to be impactful in 2024, they need to produce efforts like they did against Freo to make a statement.
Port Adelaide has lacked contested fight in their game plan, and theyre easily read on the defensive end with their transition.
The level of production in the Powers forward half needs to increase if theyre a chance in this clash, and usually theyre a bit more productive at home.
Where the Dogs have the edge is their midfield power in the scoring department, and theyre a much better side when their midfielders can impact the scoreboard, which will be a big factor towards a victory.
The Dogs have a brutal run home, and whilst on the road to the Power wouldnt be a game theyre expected to win, form suggests they should get it done, and realistically they need to prove they are still worthy of that top eight spot.
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Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs Tip
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.80 odds.
Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs Teams
POWER
B: K.Farrell, B.Zerk-Thatcher, M.Bergman
HB: L.Evans, A.Aliir, D.Houston
C: T.Boak, C.Rozee – C, W.Drew
HF: D.Byrne-Jones, T.Marshall, J.Finlayson
F: J.Mead, O.Lord, M.Georgiades
FOLL: J.Sweet, J.Horne-Francis, Z.Butters
I/C: O.Wines, J.Burgoyne, La.Jones, Q.Narkle, F.Evans
EMG: W.Lorenz, T.Clurey, D.Visentini
IN: J.Burgoyne, F.Evans
OUT: J.Sinn (Injured), W.Lorenz (Omitted)
BULLDOGS
B: T.Duryea, R.Lobb, B.Williams
HB: L.Bramble, J.O’Donnell, B.Dale
C: H.Gallagher, A.Treloar, E.Richards
HF: L.Vandermeer, A.Naughton, J.Macrae
F: J.Ugle-Hagan, S.Darcy, R.West
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, T.Liberatore
I/C: N.Coffield, J.Freijah, B.Khamis, L.McNeil, R.Sanders
EMG: O.Baker, C.Clarke, C.Daniel
IN: N.Coffield, B.Khamis, L.McNeil
OUT: L.Jones (Injured), C.Weightman (Injured), O.Baker (Omitted)
