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MC Header April 2024
2026 Toyota AFL Premiership
Western Bulldogs v Essendon
Round 4 •
Marvel Stadium,  Melbourne  • Wurundjeri

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    2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    Round 4

    Western Bulldogs v Essendon
    Sunday 5 April | 7:20pm AEST
    Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri
    Broadcast: Channel 7/7Plus, Kayo/Fox Footy (check your local broadcast guide)

    The Western Bulldogs return from the bye to take on Essendon in an Easter Sunday evening clash at Marvel Stadium!

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    VFL Curtain Raiser

    Footscray Bulldogs v Essendon VFL
    Sunday 5 April | 3:20pm AEST
    Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri
    Gates open: 3:10pm (Gate 5 only)

    Please note: You MUST have a valid ticket to the AFL match to gain access to the VFL match. Western Bulldogs members can gain access to the VFL match by scanning their 2026 membership at the gate.

    NEED HELP ON MATCH DAY? 

    To contact us before match day:

    • 📆 Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM
    • 📧 membership@westernbulldogs.com.au
    • 📞 1300 46 36 47

     

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    AFL Match preview: Dogs v Bombers

    All you need to know ahead of our Easter Sunday clash with Essendon.

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    AFL Match preview: Dogs v Dons

    Western Bulldogs v Essendon
    Sunday 5 April, 7:20pm AEST 
    Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri
    Broadcast: Channel 7/7 Plus/Kayo/Fox Footy (check your local broadcast guide)

    LAST MEETING

    Round 20, 2025
    Essendon 7.8 (50) def. by Western Bulldogs 22.11 (143)

    The Western Bulldogs enjoyed a big Friday night win over Essendon in Round 20 last year, moving back into the top eight in the process. 

    The Dogs were ruthless against the injury-ravaged Bombers, with skipper Marcus Bontempelli (game-high 37 disposals, 12 tackles) everywhere. Aaron Naughton kicked five goals, while Tom Liberatore finished with 26 touches and eight clearances.

    Skipper Marcus Bontempelli was everywhere with a game-high 37 disposals and 12 tackles, while key forward Aaron Naughton kicked five goals. Tom Liberatore finished with 26 touches and eight clearances.

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    THE LINE-UP

    Check back at 6:20pm AEDT Thursday night for the squad and 5pm AEDT Friday night for the team!

    WHAT IT MEANS

    Western Bulldogs (3-0) stamped their claim to be among the genuine contenders with wins on the road over reigning premiers Brisbane and then against last year’s ladder-leading Adelaide before a bye. The Dogs had little trouble putting away the also rans, even as they missed the finals last season, and will now be licking their lips at the prospect of a percentage-boosting win against the Bombers.

    GAME SHAPER

    Joel Freijah has tightened his grip on a spot in the Bulldogs’ deep midfield with a strong start to this season after a breakout campaign playing all 23 matches last year. The 20-year-old has averaged 21 disposals across the Dogs’ opening three games but showed he can make an impact closer to goal with three goals, as well as 24 touches, in a powerful performance in the tense win over the Crows. 

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