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Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 21 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 7:15 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday August 2, 2024 at 7:15 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons Preview
The Bulldogs have suddenly become not just a finals threat, but a premiership threat, firing in all aspects the past few weeks, most recently knocking off the ladder leaders at the SCG.
Melbourne was dealt almost a killer blow on the weekend, narrowly going down to the Giants by two points, starting strong, but withering away in the middle of the game.
Its hard to stop the Dogs scoring avenues, deadly with their forward stock, as well as their elusive midfielders who can go forward and impact the scoreboard.
The Dees havent looked or felt the same since they lost Christian Petracca, but arguably thats been the case most of the year as theyve struggled to find any form of consistency.
Theyre third-last in disposal efficiency in the competition and their contested pressure game has certainly failed to reach the heights of its past.
Earlier this year it was the Dees who comfortably dismantled the Dogs at the MCG, which feels like the opposite of where this game is heading.
2018 was the last time the Demons beat the Dogs at Marvel, and what works in their favour is the ability to play with freedom.
If the Dogs get on top in the centre clearances, its hard to see the Dees being able to match them contest to contest for four quarters.
Amazingly only one game separates these two teams, and in essence, its a miniElimination Final for both sides, or at least the top four for the Dogs.
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Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons Tip
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.30 odds.
Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons Teams
BULLDOGS
B: T.Duryea, B.Khamis, N.Coffield
HB: L.Bramble, R.Lobb, B.Dale
C: L.Vandermeer, E.Richards, B.Williams
HF: A.Treloar, A.Naughton, J.Ugle-Hagan
F: C.Weightman, S.Darcy, R.West
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, T.Liberatore
I/C: C.Daniel, R.Garcia, L.McNeil, L.Jones, C.Poulter
EMG: J.Macrae, J.Freijah, O.Baker
No changes
DEMONS
B: J.Lever, S.May, J.McVee
HB: J.Bowey, T.McDonald, A.Moniz-Wakefield
C: E.Langdon, C.Oliver, A.Neal-Bullen
HF: K.Pickett, J.van Rooyen, B.Fritsch
F: K.Chandler, H.Petty, J.Melksham
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, T.Rivers
I/C: B.Howes, T.Sparrow, K.Tholstrup, T.Woewodin, D.Turner
EMG: J.Billings, B.Laurie, A.Tomlinson
IN: B.Howes, T.Sparrow, K.Tholstrup
OUT: C.Windsor (Injured), J.Billings (Omitted), B.Laurie (Omitted)