Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 7:15 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: Saturday September 25, 2021 at 7:15 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs Odds
Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs Preview
We officially have our 2021 AFL Grand Final teams locked in with both the Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs earning a spot in ‘the big dance’.
I don’t think anyone saw these two teams winning their preliminary finals in the fashion they did, both thrashing their opposition.
After Friday night it looked as though Melbourne would start this game as the short priced favourites, that was before the Western Bulldogs won their game in a similar fashion.
The Demons will however start the game as favourites, they finished on top of the AFL ladder and have had an easier run into this game.
The Western Bulldogs have had to win 3 finals to get here. They will benefit from the bye week ahead of the AFL Grand Final though so it’ll be interesting.
Really hard to find to much to separate these two teams, at their best both are near unstoppable.
I’m going to back the Demons though, their midfield is probably the best in the league and if they can win the contest they should win the game.
Market Update: There’s been plenty of money for both teams this week but little movement in the market.
Melbourne remain the favourites at $1.64 to win the Grand Final while the Western Bulldogs are the $2.26 outsiders.
With a flood of money expected to come in the hours leading up to the game it’ll be worth keeping your eye on any late betting trends.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.64 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Ben Brown at $10.
Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs Teams
DEMONS
B: M.Hibberd, S.May, J.Lever
HB: T.Rivers, H.Petty, C.Salem
C: A.Brayshaw, C.Petracca, E.Langdon
HF: A.Neal-Bullen, T.McDonald, T.Sparrow
F: C.Spargo, B.Brown, B.Fritsch
FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, J.Viney
I/C: J.Harmes, L.Jackson, J.Bowey, K.Pickett
EMG: J.Melksham, J.Jordon, J.Hunt, K.Chandler
IN: Nil
OUT: J.Jordon (sub)
BULLDOGS
B: E.Wood, A.Keath, B.Williams
HB: C.Daniel, Z.Cordy, B.Dale
C: B.Smith, T.Liberatore, L.Hunter
HF: C.Weightman, A.Naughton, A.Treloar
F: J.Schache, T.English, M.Hannan
FOLL: S.Martin, J.Macrae, M.Bontempelli
I/C: J.Johannisen, J.Dunkley, T.Duryea, R.Smith
EMG: L.Vandermeer, E.Richards, A.Scott, R.Gardner
IN: A.Keath, C.Weightman
OUT: R.Gardner (omitted), A.Scott (sub), L.Vandermeer (omitted)