The Western Bulldogs will have four opportunities to test their pre-season preparations against AFLW opposition next month.
The AFL has confirmed the match-ups for the Dogs’ three match simulations and one official practice match, which will kick off between Thursday 9 July and Sunday 12 July.
As reported by AFL.com.au in March, the revamped pre-season schedule will allow for a greater number of unofficial scratch matches under a variety of conditions.
This has been implemented in part to allow younger and less experienced players more development opportunities, particularly in the absence of state leagues running alongside the NAB AFLW competition.
The match simulations will not necessarily be played under "normal" conditions, with the two teams involved to decide just how the game will play out.
They may opt for particular scenario training (defending a small lead), stoppage practice, or shorter or longer terms of play than normal.
Match details, including entry and any streaming arrangements, will be confirmed in due course.
Match sim No.1 - weekend of Thursday July 9 - Sunday July 12
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs
Match sim No.2 - weekend of Thursday July 16 - Sunday July 19
Western Bulldogs v Geelong
Official practice match - weekend of Thursday July 23 - Sunday July 26
Greater Western Sydney v Western Bulldogs
Match sim No.3 - weekend of Thursday July 30-Sunday August 2
*NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland game will be held on August 1
Western Bulldogs v Collingwood
