Sydney vs Western Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2026 AFL | Regular Season | Round 17
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The Sydney Swans have been impressive in this AFL campaign but they have fallen a bit further behind ladder leaders Fremantle as they now take on the Western Bulldogs.
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The prediction
The Sydney Swans come into this one on the back of a 43-point defeat to defending champions the Brisbane Lions. The Swans begin the round sitting second in the table but they are now two victories short of leaders Fremantle.
They now face a Western Bulldogs side that have pushed themselves into the top ten and the playoff places after some decent form of late. Their 22-point defeat of St Kilda last week made it four victories in their last five matches.
The Bulldogs are being chased by the likes of Gold Coast and Carlton outside of the top ten but Sydney have to remain firm favourites for this one at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sydney vs Western Bulldogs tip: Sydney to win
