When and where: Sunday 11 August, 4.10pm AEST, Adelaide Oval
Broadcast: Fox Footy, Kayo
Head-to-head: Played 49 (won 27, lost 22)
Last time we met: Round 10 2023, WB 11.19 (85) def. Adelaide 5.10 (40)
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What it means
With just three games to go in the home-and-away season, there are still at least four teams vying for a spot in the top eight - meaning every win the Dogs can continue to register will be crucial. Adelaide have proven they can match those above them – beating GWS, St Kilda and Essendon, while falling just five points short to Geelong in recent weeks. The Dogs currently sit half a game clear in the eight, but will know how quickly tides can turn if they aren’t wary.
Who to watch
Tom Liberatore was subbed out of the Melbourne game as a precaution, so should be right to make the trip over to South Australia this weekend. The 32-year-old has endured a rollercoaster 2024 campaign – playing just 14 matches - but in the last month has been important in the Dogs’ wins. Averaging 21 disposals, six tackles and six clearances from his last four matches – you can expect the son of a gun to be just as impactful and physical against the Crows.
Third time lucky?
This Sunday will mark the Bulldogs’ third trip to Adelaide Oval this season. What they hope it will also mark however is their first win at the venue – having lost to both Geelong (Gather Round) and Port Adelaide. The Dogs’ last triumph at Adelaide Oval was in the 2021 Preliminary Final, and are 0-2 from their games against the Crows there. Will this Sunday be the day that all changes?
