Adam Cooney will captain the Western Bulldogs in the absence of Ryan Griffen in Sunday’s season opener against West Coast at Patersons Stadium.

Following the release of final teams on Friday afternoon, Stewart Crameri has been confirmed to make his home and away season debut in Western Bulldogs colours.

View the full team list set to face the West Coast Eagles on Sunday at Patersons Stadium.

The 25 year-old forward will be the only player to debut in Bulldogs colours, after third-round draft pick Mitch Honeychurch was named amongst the emergencies.

Defender Tom Young and ruck/forward option Ayce Cordy were also named as emergencies.

Milestone man Robert Murphy will also have the responsibility of tossing the coin in his 250^th career game, becoming one of only eleven in the Club’s history to reach the mark.  

The long-awaited regular season return of Shaun Higgins will bring some added experience and versatility to the Bulldogs line-up,having been trialled in defence in recent weeks after spending most of his career up forward.

Jason Johannisen will play his first game for premiership points since injuring his shoulder in round 14 last year, with his run and pace a welcome addition on the large expanses of Patersons Stadium. 

View the full team list set to face the West Coast Eagles on Sunday at Patersons Stadium.