Round 18

Western Bulldogs v West Coast Eagles
Sunday 12 July | 1:10pm AEST
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • Wurundjeri
Broadcast: Kayo/Fox Footy (check your local broadcast guide)

LAST TIME WE MET

Round 23, 2025
Western Bulldogs 19.12 (126) def. West Coast Eagles 4.8 (32)

The Bulldogs controlled the contest from the outset on their way to a 94-point victory over the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium.

Sam Darcy and Aaron Naughton kicked three goals apiece as they continue to build on their impressive season together, as did Rhylee West, whose hard work up forward helped secure the big win.

Midfielders Marcus Bontempelli (31 possessions, 10 clearances, 573m gained) and Ed Richards (25 disposals, seven score involvements) stood out as did winger Sam Davidson and debutant Jordan Croft.

08:09

AFL R23 | Match Highlights

The Bulldogs and Eagles clash in round 23 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

THE LINE-UP

Check back here on Thursday 6:20pm for the intial squad and Friday 5pm for the final team!

WHAT IT MEANS

The Western Bulldogs (9-7) are once again stuck in the mid-ladder logjam as they have followed stirring victories over the likes of top-four contenders Melbourne and Hawthorn with largely uncompetitive performances against Adelaide and now Sydney. The Dogs need to take the game on more to make the most of their firepower as only the bottom-four sides have scored fewer points this year.

01:49

Bailey Dale | "We found out the hard way"

Bailey Dale reflects on the round 17 loss to Sydney at the SCG.

GAME SHAPER

Tim English at his best remains a critical part of the Bulldogs' onball brigade but he has had less impact across a five-match stretch since returning from a concussion. The 28-year-old was unable to contain Swans ruck Brodie Grundy last week to the point that he was shifted out into defence and he should now be out to respond to his critics with a return to form against the Eagles.