The match-up between the Bulldogs and Bombers is already in full swing off the field, with both clubs engaging in a Twitter war ahead of Saturday night’s must win encounter at Etihad Stadium.The digital war of words has played out on Twitter, with the Bulldogs faithful rallying around the club’s catch cry and hashtag, #BeatEFC.With the EJ Whitten Cup on the line in Saturday night's blockbuster clash, Bulldogs fans have voiced their strong support for the team before they take to the field to keep their finals hopes alive.

• @eliseee_hogan: the @westernbulldogs boys won't be giving up yet, they are ready to cause an upset for @Essendon_FC on saturday night. c'mon boys! #BeatEFC
• @LindaScorsis: Would love to see Bazza lining up afta the final siren,kick an awesome goal & @westernbulldogs #BeatEFC by 2.
• @staeven: It's time for some round 1 payback! Doggies to #BeatEFC
• @halothecat: #BeatEFC @westernbulldogs Volcano discovered at Etihad. Bombers grounded by red, white and blue ash cloud and lava flow.
• @Andrew_Moore94: @westernbulldogs ring up Air Traffic Control. The bombers are gonna be in a nose dive on saturday night....#godogs #BeatEFC
• @dannibee06: There will be no sweeter victory than when the @westernbulldogs #BeatEFC this Saturday night. #godogs!!
• @MisterMisterAU:@westernbulldogs Last roll of the dice. 8 wins in a row starting with #BeatEFC
• @slumslum86: @westernbulldogs I'd much rather a demolition than a last minute win. Destroy 'em dogs! #BeatEFC

A trending Twitter topic in Melbourne the past 24 hours, the #BeatEFC hashtag has generated 187,472 impressions on Twitter, reaching an audience of 41,383 followers.Click here to follow all the action on Twitter or to join the conversation and show your support.Western Bulldogs v Essendon
Saturday 13 August
Etihad Stadium, 7.10pmClick here to purchase your ticket’s to Saturday night’s game.