Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 10 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers. 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. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 17, 2025 at 7:35 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Bombers Preview

The Western Bulldogs will face Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night, both sides coming off strong starts to 2025. The Bulldogs were handed their first defeat since Marcus Bontempelli’s return, going down 106-96 to Gold Coast in Darwin last Saturday. Despite the loss, their potent attack, averaging 101.2 points per game, continues to impress. Essendon, however, boasts a much-improved defense, conceding just 70.7 points per game over their last six matches, including a 71-63 win against Sydney last week. The Bombers triumphed 96-67 in their only meeting with the Bulldogs last season, marking just their second victory over the Dogs since 2015. That win saw key half-backs Nic Martin, Mason Redman, and Andrew McGrath combine for 1,644 metres gained, highlighting their pivotal role in the clash. This will be a fascinating contest between attack and defense.