MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 1 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 1:00 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. Western Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday March 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Where: MCG
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Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs Preview
The Dees certainly didnt get 2024 off to the start they wanted, losing due to their lack of efficiency and conviction in the final third.
The Bulldogs themselves are yet again in an unassuming position heading into 2024, neither a contender nor pretender, theyll be competitive but could be out of finals talks in a matter of weeks.
Its quite early, but it is in essence a danger game for the Dees who might start 0-2, coming into the game with a hard-fought demanding scrap against a team coming in fresh since their last hitout over two weeks ago.
The Bulldogs are likely to sprout exciting young Tasmania talent, Ryley Sanders, who was deemed by his Under-18 coach as a ready-made footballer.
If the Demons struggle to execute early but keep the Dogs in their reach as the game goes on, the more likely the Dogs are to crumble.
The Bulldogs had a 30.8% record in 2023 of losing after leading at halftime, something that must change in their game if theyre to maintain consistency.
Melbournes depth should play a factor here, they might have the same inefficiency issues as last year, but they can put it together easier than the Dogs.
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Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs Tip
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.62 odds.
Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs Teams
DEMONS
B: T.Rivers, S.May, J.Lever
HB: J.McVee, B.Howes, M.Hore
C: E.Langdon, C.Petracca, C.Windsor
HF: T.Sparrow, J.van Rooyen, K.Pickett
F: A.Neal-Bullen, B.Fritsch, K.Chandler
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, C.Oliver
I/C (FROM): C.Salem, J.Billings, B.Laurie, T.McDonald, T.Fullarton, T.Woewodin, B.Brown,
IN: M.Hore, K.Pickett, T.McDonald, T.Fullarton, K.Tholstrup, T.Woewodin, B.Brown
OUT: A.Tomlinson (Omitted), J.Bowey (Injured), J.Schache (Omitted), C.Spargo (Injured)
BULLDOGS
B: L.Bramble, L.Jones, N.Coffield
HB: E.Richards, B.Khamis, B.Dale
C: J.Harmes, A.Treloar, H.Gallagher
HF: R.Sanders, R.Lobb, C.Weightman
F: R.West, A.Naughton, J.Ugle-Hagan
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, T.Liberatore
I/C (FROM): O.Baker, C.Daniel, S.Darcy, J.Johannisen, L.McNeil, L.Vandermeer, B.Williams
