As Round 7 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between Essendon and Western Bulldogs which is to be played at Metricon Stadium on Friday. Essendon are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 7:50 pm. We preview the upcoming Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Friday July 17, 2020 at 7:50 pm
Where: Metricon Stadium
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Essendon Bombers vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Western Bulldogs Preview
The Bombers have proven themselves as a contender this year with two gritty wins over Collingwood and North Melbourne in succession.
Essendon is set to face another big test on Friday night against a Bulldogs team that typically responds well to a previous loss.
Luke Beveridge’s side fell well short of the mark last week in treacherous conditions against Carlton, but their 3-2 record on the back of a previous loss over the last calendar year suggests they should respond.
The Dons’ injury list remains a mile long, but they’ve so far proven they can overcome the absence of Jake Stringer and Dyson Heppell.
The Dogs, on the other hand, looked a little troubled last week without Josh Dunkley, while the loss of Aaron Naughton is also starting to show.
If you’ve been keeping count, you’ll know the Dogs have held the wood over Essendon recently winning each of their last five meetings.
That said, this is an entirely different task up on the Gold Coast, although both sides do have a game under their belt at Metricon.
Like the market suggests, there really isn’t much separating these two sides, but with the Dogs’ win streak in mind and their tendency to bounce-back, you it’s hard to go past them.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Western Bulldogs to win at $1.65 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Shaun McKernan at $11.
Essendon Bombers vs Western Bulldogs Teams
BOMBERS
B: M.Hurley, C.Hooker, M.Redman
HB: A.Saad, J.Ridley, D.Zaharakis
C: B.Ham, A.McGrath, D.Parish
HF: N.Cahill, W.Snelling, O.Fantasia
F: A.McDonald-Tipungwuti, S.McKernan, J.Townsend
FOLL: A.Phillips, M.Hibberd, Z.Merrett
I/C: C.McKenna, D.Smith, K.Langford, J.Laverde
EMG: T.Bellchambers, M.Gleeson, A.Francis, D.Clarke
IN: M.Redman, N.Cahill
OUT: D.Shiel (suspended), M.Gleeson (managed)
BULLDOGS
B: B.Williams, A.Keath, C.Daniel
HB: J.Johannisen, E.Wood, H.Crozier
C: J.Macrae, M.Bontempelli, L.Hunter
HF: B.Dale, Z.Cordy, L.Vandermeer
F: M.Wallis, J.Bruce, C.Weightman
FOLL: T.English, T.Liberatore, B.Smith
I/C: M.Suckling, E.Richards, P.Lipinski, La.Young
EMG: L.Butler, B.Gowers, C.Porter, J.Sweet
IN: H.Crozier, C.Weightman, M.Suckling, La.Young
OUT: J.Schache, R.West, T.McLean, L.Butler (all omitted)