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2nd June, 2019
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A tough assignment ahead in Round 11 for the unpredictable Western Bulldogs, they travel to Perth to face the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Join The Roar for live coverage of the match, starting at 5:20pm AEST.

The West Coast Eagles blitzed the Adelaide Crows in the second half of their clash last Saturday, kicking ten goals to three and finishing 12-point winners.

Down by as much as 33-points early in the third term, the Eagles stormed home to a fourth win in their unbeaten streak.

The 2018 premiers are putting the foot down when required and finding their groove ahead of the mid-season bye, a good sign for all Eagles’ fans.

Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs are a frustrating side for fans and experts to understand.

They get up for the big games, but then fail to fire against the lower ranked sides. They’ve lost to the bottom three sides (as of the end of Round 10): Gold Coast, Carlton and most recently, North Melbourne.

Last Saturday against the Kangaroos, in an emotion-charged match, the Bulldogs came up 25-points short under the roof of Marvel Stadium.

A late fightback gave the Dogs the lead in the final term, but North swung the momentum back in their favour, to end Brad Scott’s coaching career at the club with a win.

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Another missed opportunity by the Dogs, a theme emerging in their 2019 season. They currently stand at four wins, six losses.

At selection, West Coast made just one change.

Lewis Jetta returns to the side from suspension, young defender Jackson Nelson has been omitted to make way.

The Western Bulldogs have made three changes for their trip west this weekend.

Ed Richards has been omitted, while Hayden Crozier (toe) and Mitch Wallis (ankle) will miss the match, sidelined with injuries.

Billy Gowers returns to the senior side, after a week in the VFL. First-year defender Lachie Young has also been recalled.

Ryan Gardner will make his AFL debut in round 11.

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Gardner has been on Footscray’s VFL list this year, following three seasons (2016-2018) on Geelong’s list. He can play at both ends of the ground and matching up in a ruck contest when required, but has been named in the forward line for the Bulldogs.

Taken at pick six in the 2019 NAB AFL Mid-Season Draft on Monday, it was announced on Tuesday that Gardner would immediately debut this weekend against the Eagles.

Round 18, 2018 is the last time these two sides met. In the run home before their successful finals’ series, the Eagles smashed the Bulldogs by 54-points.

Prediction
West Coast, particularly at home, will be too strong for the Western Bulldogs. Even if the Dogs do get up for this clash, the Eagles will stand up to secure their place in the top-four.

West Coast by 27 points.

Where: Optus Stadium, Perth
When: 5:20 pm AEST
TV: Fox Footy, AFL app, Kayo Sports
Betting: West Coast $1.26, Western Bulldogs $3.90

West Coast Eagles
B: Shannon Hurn, Will Schofield, Liam Duggan
HB: Brad Sheppard, Jeremy McGovern, Lewis Jetta
C: Jamie Cripps, Luke Shuey, Andrew Gaff
HF: Jack Petruccelle, Jack Darling, Dom Sheed
F: Liam Ryan, Josh J. Kennedy, Willie Rioli
Foll: Nathan Vardy, Elliot Yeo, Jack Redden
I/C: Jake Waterman, Oscar Allen, Tom Cole, Mark Hutchings

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Western Bulldogs
B: Jason Johannisen, Jackson Trengove, Bailey Williams
HB: Caleb Daniel, Zaine Cordy, Easton Wood
C: Lachie Hunter, Tom Liberatore, Bailey Smith
HF: Matthew Suckling, Ryan Gardner, Sam Lloyd
F: Marcus Bontempelli, Aaron Naughton, Billy Gowers
Foll: Tim English, Josh Dunkley, Jack Macrae
I/C: Toby McLean, Patrick Lipinski, Bailey Dale, Lachie Young

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