The game of Wednesday AFL NAB Challenge matches is between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers. The game is set to commence at 7.10pm AEST local time with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. Away team Fremantle Dockers go into the match as the favourites in the market. View our preview and teams for the game between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers.
When: Wednesday, February 26, 7.10pm AEST
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Weather: 22° Shower or two.
Featured Bookmakers:
Western Bulldogs $2.05 vs Fremantle Dockers $1.77 at Sportsbet Australia get a $250 FREE BET on this match
Western Bulldogs $2.05 vs Fremantle Dockers $1.76 at Luxbet Australia get a $500 FREE BET on this match
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| Western Bulldogs | 2.05 | 2.08 | 2.05 | 2.08 | 2.05 | 2.03 |
| Fremantle Dockers | 1.77 | 1.75 | 1.76 | 1.75 | 1.77 | 1.73 |
All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.
Tips: Fremantle Dockers to win.
Preview:
UNLUCKY Bulldogs Shaun Higgins and Tom Williams will return to the AFL stage when their club takes on Fremantle in the a NAB Challenge clash at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
Higgins has not played since fracturing the navicular bone in his left foot in round three last season.
The 25-year-old has been tipped to resume on the wing or even in defence, as coach Brendan McCartney does his best to bring out Higgins’ undeniable potential.
Williams has played just five senior games in two years, and will be keen to restart his injury-interrupted career.
He has been training with the forward group through the pre-season, after the Dogs identified the need to rejig their attacking setup.
The 27-year-old joins Liam Jones and Daniel Giansiricusa, who will play their first games of the year, as well as star recruit Stewart Crameri in a new-look Dogs forward line.
However, captain Ryan Griffen is a notable absentee for the Bulldogs as he continues to battle a back complaint.
The Dockers have named important inclusions Ryan Crowley, Chris Mayne and Clancee Pearce for the clash with the Dogs.
Teams:
WESTERN BULLDOGS:
3. Mitch Wallis, 5. Matthew Boyd, 6. Luke Dahlhaus, 7. Shaun Higgins, 8. Stewart Crameri, 9. Jake Stringer, 10. Easton Wood, 11. Jackson Macrae, 12. Tom Williams, 13. Daniel Giansiracusa, 15. Jason Tutt, 17. Adam Cooney, 19. Liam Jones, 21. Tom Liberatore, 22. Mitch Honeychurch, 23. Jordan Roughead, 25. Koby Stevens, 26. Lachlan Hunter, 27. Will Minson, 29. Tory Dickson, 31. Tom Young, 32. Michael Talia, 38. Dale Morris, 39. Jason Johanissen, 42. Liam Picken, 43. Jack Redpath, 44. Brett Goodes, 45. Tom Campbell, 46. Lin Jong
FREMANTLE DOCKERS:
1. Hayden Ballantyne, 3. Zac Dawson, 4. Colin Sylvia, 6. Danyle Pearce, 7. Nick Suban, 8. Nat Fyfe, 9. Matt de Boer, 10. Michael Walters, 11. Tommy Sheridan, 13. Tendai Mzungu, 15. Ryan Crowley, 16. David Mundy, 17. Hayden Crozier, 18. Luke McPharlin, 19. Scott Gumbleton, 20. Matt Taberner, 21. Michael Barlow, 22. Tanner Smith, 23. Chris Mayne, 27. Lachie Neale, 29. Matthew Pavlich, 31. Aaron Sandilands, 32. Stephen Hill, 33. Cam Sutcliffe, 34. Lee Spurr, 37. Michael Johnson, 38. Jack Hannath, 41. Paul Duffield, 46. Clancee Pearce
News:
Western Bulldogs star Robert Murphy has avoided elbow surgery and could return to full AFL training in only two to three weeks.
It is unexpectedly good news for the Bulldogs, who had feared he might have been out of action for more than two months.
Murphy’s right arm was in a brace after he fell awkwardly at training earlier this month.
“Bob has shown a good degree of healing over the past fortnight,” said the club’s medical services manager Andrew McKenzie.
“We will transition him into full contact training in two to three weeks, with a view to have him ready to play not long after that.”
Murphy is one of the Bulldogs’ most important players with 249 games since his 1999 debut.
He made the 2011 All-Australian team.
