Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs v GWS GIANTS
Saturday 14 March | 1:15pm AEDT
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri
Broadcast: Kayo/Fox Footy (check your local broadcast guide)

LAST MEETING

Round 21, 2025
Western Bulldogs 19.18 (132) def. GWS 6.8 (44)

The Western Bulldogs delivered a statement 88-point win over GWS late last season, making it nine wins from the past 10 meetings between the two sides. 

Sam Darcy and Aaron Naughton dominated, kicking five goals each, while Tim English was impressive, even pushing forward to finish with 2.3 from 20 disposals, 11 marks and 22 hit-outs. The usual suspects – Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore and Ed Richards – were busy but this was no one-man show. 

08:09

AFL R21 | Match Highlights

The Bulldogs and Giants clash in round 21 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

THE LINE-UP

Check back here at 6:20pm AEDT Thursday night for teams!

WHAT IT MEANS

The Western Bulldogs were forced to spend the summer pondering what might have been after a failure to beat the top sides regularly enough ultimately cost them a finals place last year. The Dogs took a huge step with a stirring come-from-behind victory over the reigning premier Lions and can further prove their credentials this week against their old foes the Giants.

GAME SHAPER

Ed Richards is now into his third season of helping to spark the Western Bulldogs' midfield and was at his electrifying best as his side chased down the reigning premiers to open its campaign with a win. The 26-year-old was especially important early and finished with 30 disposals, seven clearances, 16 score involvements and two goals as he shows there is more to come as he reaches 150 games.