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
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons Preview
The Bulldogs have emerged as a serious premiership contender, showcasing impressive form recently, including a significant win over the ladder leaders at the SCG. Their forward line and versatile midfielders are proving difficult for opponents to handle.
Melbourne, on the other hand, suffered a narrow defeat to the Giants and has struggled in Christian Petracca’s absence. Their disposal efficiency is among the worst in the league, and their contested pressure is lacking.
Earlier in the season, the Demons easily beat the Dogs, but they haven’t won at Marvel Stadium against them since 2018. The Bulldogs’ dominance in centre clearances could give them the upper hand.
With only one game separating the teams, this clash is effectively a mini-elimination final for both, and crucial for the Bulldogs’ top-four aspirations.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.30 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bayley Fritsch at $10.
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)