The Western Bulldogs have submitted a team of 22 for their AAMI Community Series practice match against Hawthorn. 

Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore and Taylor Duryea are set to face opposition for the first time this year. 

Fresh faces Matt Kennedy, Josh Dolan and Sam Davidson have also been named in the starting line-up. 

Tim English will assume the number one ruck role, while Rory Lobb and Sam Darcy will start at full back and full forward respectively. 

Jordan Croft, Riley Garcia, Lachie McNeil and Harvey Gallagher will start on the bench.

Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs

Round 1 • Thu 27 Feb 2025, 6:20 AM

University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston • TAS

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The first bounce will be at 5.20pm AEDT on Thursday night at UTAS Stadium in Launceston. 

The practice match will be broadcast via Fox Footy/Kayo Sports. 

The Dogs will then have a weekend off before their Round 1 meeting with North Melbourne on Saturday 15 March at Marvel Stadium.

AAMI Community Series

Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs
Thursday 27 February, 5:20pm AEDT
UTAS Stadium, Launceston • Palawa
Broadcast: Foxtel/Kayo

Tickets: Purchase here