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.

It’s 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 haven’t looked or felt the same since they lost Christian Petracca, but arguably that’s been the case most of the year as they’ve struggled to find any form of consistency.

They’re 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, it’s 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, it’s a mini–Elimination Final for both sides, or at least the top four for the Dogs.

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Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons Tip

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)