Western Bulldogs v GWS 
Thursday 31 July | 7:30pm AEST
Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri
Broadcast: Channel 7, Kayo/Foxtel

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LAST MEETING

Round 7, 2025
GWS 12.9 (81) def. by Western Bulldogs 17.11 (113)

The Western Bulldogs marked their first back-to-back victories of the 2025 season with a 32-point defeat over the Giants at Manuka Oval. After a competitive first half, the Bulldogs took control in the second term. James Harmes set the tone with four goals from 22 disposals, while Matthew Kennedy (26 disposals, two goals) and Rhylee West (three goals) ensured the Bulldogs made the most of their chances. 

That forward efficiency was underpinned by strong midfield work, with Marcus Bontempelli (22 disposals, eight clearances) and Ed Richards (27 disposals, one goal) driving the contest. Tom Liberatore (28 disposals, five clearances) and Joel Freijah (27 disposals, nine clearances) provided crucial stoppage control, while Tim English’s 23 disposals and 34 hitouts continually gave teammates first use of the ball. 

08:04

AFL R7 | Match Highlights

The Giants and Bulldogs clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

THE LINE-UP

WHO TO WATCH

In our Cultural Heritage Match, there’s no player better to focus on than Jason Johannisen. Born in South Africa with Zambian heritage, Johannisen has become a powerful advocate for diversity in football, highlighting how sport can unite and inspire those with similar backgrounds.

Johannisen began his football journey at 15 with suburban clubs before being drafted by the Western Bulldogs in 2012, debuting that same year. He quickly made his mark, starring in the Bulldogs’ 2016 premiership team to become the Club’s sole Norm Smith Medallist to date. Now 32, Johannisen continues to impress on field and will be sure to add plenty of pace on Thursday night.

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

The Western Bulldogs (11-8) continue to punish with the triumph over Essendon just the latest in six wins by more than 70 points. The Dogs have found it harder to get over the line against fellow finals contenders, although the Giants are the one side they have beaten from the top half of the ladder this season as they seek to find a way back into the top eight.

Greater Western Sydney (13-6) sent a warning to the rest of the competition as it unleashed a nine-goal blitz for the second-heaviest scoring term of the season in a stunning turnaround that all but ended Sydney's finals hopes. The Giants have now won six in a row to climb into top-four contention, though their arch-rivals the Dogs have proven to be a nemesis, allowing GWS only one victory from their past nine clashes.