The Western Bulldogs are backing in the team that fell two points short to Port Adelaide, opting for an unchanged side for their elimination final against Essendon this Sunday at UTAS Stadium.

Jack Macrae, Marcus Bontempelli and Bailey Dale have all been named in the starting line-up, after being announced as All Australians last night.

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All-Australian | Macrae, Dale, Bontempelli

Jack Macrae, Bailey Dale and Marcus Bontempelli have all been named in the final 22-man squad of the 2021 All-Australian team.

Lewis Young has been named in the ruck, while Tim English has been named at full-forward.

Sunday will also mark an AFL finals debut for both Cody Weightman and Laith Vandermeer.

Last week’s unused medical sub, Josh Schache, makes way, but has again been named as an emergency alongside Ryan Gardner, Anthony Scott and Rhylee West.

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Barkly St | Let's cut to the chase

Andrew 'Archie' Salek finally graced the Barkly Street Podcast with his presence and gave the fans what they've been waiting for.

One of the four will be confirmed as the medical sub an hour before the bounce on Sunday.

The elimination final will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy.

First Elimination Final
Western Bulldogs v Essendon
Sunday 29 August, 3.20pm
UTAS Stadium, Launceston 

B: Taylor Duryea, Alex Keath, Bailey Williams
HB: Caleb Daniel, Zaine Cordy, Bailey Dale
C: Adam Treloar, Josh Dunkley, Lachie Hunter
HF: Laith Vandermeer, Aaron Naughton, Bailey Smith
F: Tom Liberatore, Tim English, Cody Weightman
R: Lewis Young, Jack Macrae, Marcus Bontempelli

Int: Jason Johannisen, Mitch Hannan, Easton Wood, Roarke Smith

Emg: Ryan Gardner, Josh Schache, Anthony Scott, Rhylee West