Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 1 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 15, 2025 at 7:35 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne Preview

It couldn’t be further from a grand final re-match, but the Western Bulldogs will hope to garner some positive news in their first-up clash with the Roos.

It’s been an off-season of hell for Luke Beveridge and his chargers with lengthy injuries to Marcus Bontempelli (calf), Liam Jones (hamstring), Adam Treloar (calf) and Cody Weightman (knee) compounded by the off-field hysteria surrounding Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s behaviour.

On the other hand, and in direct opposition to previous years of headlines caused by Alastair Clarkson, it’s been relatively smooth sailing for the Roos as they attempt to win more than three games for the first time since 2021.

Finn O’Sullivan will debut alongside Caleb Daniel (WB), Jack Darling (WCE) and Luke Parker (Syd), but the Roos will need to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Dogs if they are to taste the proverbial winner’s ale.

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