When and where: Sunday 18 August, 1.10pm AEST, Marvel Stadium
Broadcast: Fox Footy, Kayo
Head-to-head: Played 168 (won 86, drawn three, lost 79)
Last time we met: Round 16 2023, WB 11.11 (77) def. North Melbourne 9.6 (60)
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What it means
A slip to the Crows means the Bulldogs will need to win their final two games to remain in control of their own destiny this finals series. A win against both will likely see them finish 6th, while one loss will see them likely finish 8th (pending other results). The Roos will be hungry after letting West Coast steal their thunder in the dying minutes last weekend, so the Bulldogs will need to stay alert.
Who to watch
Sam Darcy is set to play as the number one ruck this weekend, with Tim English sidelined with an ankle complaint. It’s a challenge the 21-year-old should relish, having accumulated 24 clearances (1.3 average) and 122 hit-outs (6.8 average) from his 18 games this season, playing a mix of forward-ruck.
Member Thank You Round
The game will mark Member Thank You Round, celebrating the Dogs’ record-breaking 60,000+ members for their commitment to the red, white and blue through a number of initiatives.
This week is also the Club’s Tribute Round, paying respect to those who have left us in the past year after making a profound impact on the Club and the western suburbs. The players will wear black armbands, and a tribute will be held pre-game.
Find out more about all the game-day activities by visiting our match centre.
Check before you travel
Buses/coaches replace trains on sections of the Belgrave, Lilydale, Sunbury, Bendigo, Geelong and Warrnambool lines, and there will be disruptions to tram routes 30 and 35 (City Circle).
La Trobe Street will be closed between Queen Street and Victoria Street until Friday 30 August.
Visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions/special-events to plan your journey ahead of time.
