Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 7 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 3:20 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. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 1, 2022 at 3:20 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Bombers Preview
The stakes are high on Sunday afternoon between the Dogs and the Dons.
The Bulldogs are anyone’s best guess after losing by a point ot the Crows last week, while Essendon’s season is basically over after falling short to Collingwood on ANZAC Day.
To make this game even more complicated, there are a handful of key injuries that both sides need to address.
Darcy Parish pulled up with an ankle concern late against the Pies, while Tim English and Lachie Hunter are still at least a week away from returning for the Dogs.
In terms of recent history, the Bulldogs have won four of their last five games against the Dons, and they do look to have a distinct advantage through the midfield when it comes to tackles and disposals.
Neither side really inspires much confidence, but on pure talent alone, the Dogs should get the job done here and drive one more dagger into Essendon’s season.
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Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Bombers Tip
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.38 odds.
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Bombers Teams
BULLDOGS
B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, T.Duryea
HB: C.Daniel, T.O’Brien, B.Dale
C: L.McNeil, J.Macrae, R.Smith
HF: B.Smith, Z.Cordy, J.Dunkley
F: T.Liberatore, A.Naughton, C.Weightman
FOLL: S.Martin, M.Bontempelli, A.Treloar
I/C (from): R.McComb, L.Vandermeer, M.Wallis, B.Williams, H.Crozier, J.Schache, R.West, J.Sweet
IN: R.Smith, L.Vandermeer, M.Wallis, H.Crozier, J.Sweet
OUT: A.Scott (HS Protocol), J.Ugle-Hagan (omitted)
BOMBERS
B: D.Heppell, J.Laverde, J.Ridley
HB: A.McGrath, J.Kelly, M.Redman
C: N.Martin, Z.Merrett, N.Cox
HF: A.Perkins, A.Waterman, M.Guelfi
F: B.Hobbs, P.Wright, S.Durham
FOLL: S.Draper, D.Parish, J.Stringer
I/C (from): D.Shiel, B.Zerk-Thatcher, J.Caldwell, K.Baldwin, N.Hind, T.Cutler, N.Bryan, Z.Reid
IN: T.Cutler, N.Bryan, Z.Reid
OUT: Nil