Marvel Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 17 AFL game between North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday July 3, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs Preview

The Western Bulldogs will aim to notch a season-best fourth consecutive win when they host a struggling North Melbourne outfit at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Buoyed by a gritty nine-point triumph over Sydney in Marcus Bontempelli’s 250th game, the Bulldogs are gathering steam, with emerging talent Joel Freijah impressing with four goals and 23 disposals.

Just one victory shy of the top four, the Dogs enter the clash with a dominant recent record against the Kangaroos—winning their past eight encounters by an average margin of 53 points, including a 16-point win back in Round 1.

North Melbourne, meanwhile, is reeling from its heaviest defeat in weeks—an 85-point demolition by Hawthorn in which they leaked 23 goals. Despite standout performances from Nick Larkey (five goals) and Colby McKercher (34 touches), the Roos will need a major lift to challenge a Bulldogs side hitting its stride.

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