Sydney v Western Bulldogs
Friday 27 June | 7:40pm AEST
SCG, Sydney • Gadigal
Broadcast: Channel 7, Kayo/Foxtel

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LAST MEETING

Round 20, 2024
Sydney 7.6 (48) def. by Western Bulldogs 12.15 (87) 

The Western Bulldogs delivered a commanding performance in Round 20 last year, controlling the contest from the outset to claim a 39-point win at the SCG. The Bulldogs kept the Swans goalless in the opening term and maintained their grip on the match across all four quarters. 

Aaron Naughton was a dominant presence up forward, finishing with 18 disposals and 10 marks, while Sam Darcy and Rhylee West also hit the scoreboard to stretch Sydney’s defence. Captain Marcus Bontempelli led from the front with 22 disposals and a goal, while Tom Liberatore brought his trademark toughness around the stoppages, collecting 22 touches and eight clearances.

2:00:38

AFL RD20 | Match Highlights

The Swans and Bulldogs clash in round 20 of the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

THE LINE-UP

WHO TO WATCH

Marcus Bontempelli will run out for his 250th AFL match this week, marking a major milestone for the Bulldogs’ captain and 2016 premiership hero. 

Since debuting in 2014, the six-time All Australian and four-time Charles Sutton Medallist has built a legacy of leadership, class and clutch moments. With 243 career goals and three AFLPA MVP awards to his name already, he has remained a dominant and consistent force through the midfield. So far in 2025, Bontempelli has continued to impress, averaging 24.9 disposals, 13.4 kicks and 5.9 clearances.

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The captain will be looking to draw on his experience in the clash with the Swans, a side he regularly performs well against.

05:57

Marcus Bontempelli | "He would be shocked that his dream came true"

Marcus Bontempelli reflects on his journey so far, as he prepares to play game 250 against Sydney at the SCG on Friday.

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

Sydney (6-8) almost shot itself in the foot as it dominated much of the game against Port Adelaide but failed to put it away due to a horror show in front of goal. The Swans got away with their wayward kicking against the Power but will face finer margins as they continue their late-season push against a Bulldogs outfit hoping to make its own tilt at a top-four spot. 

The Western Bulldogs (8-6) outclassed Richmond on the way to a fifth thumping win of the season that lifted them back into the top eight for the first time in a month. The Dogs are still to prove their credentials against other finals contenders and while the Swans might be paying the price for a sluggish start to the season, they remain the type of big scalp likely needed on the run home.