Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Regular Season | Round 23

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The final match of the round is a must-win for ninth-placed Western Bulldogs, who need not only victory over the bottom-ranked West Coast Eagles but also a strong percentage boost to keep finals hopes alive.

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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Some matches are televised on Fox Sports channels

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ & Watch AFL / US – Watch AFL

The prediction

The Western Bulldogs (9th) passed a significant test with a crucial one-goal victory over Melbourne. They were dominant in the key midfield battles, winning the clearance and inside 50 counts comfortably, but their inaccuracy in front of goal (15 goals, 15 behinds) kept the Demons in the contest until the final siren.

West Coast Eagles (18th) produced their best performance of the season in a brilliant fighting 9-point loss to the ladder-leading Adelaide Crows.

Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton is in a scintillating patch of form. He continued his red-hot streak with another five-goal haul against Melbourne, his fourth bag of five or more goals in a six-week period.

West Coast Eagles mid-season recruit Tom McCarthy was a major positive in the loss to Adelaide. He thrived in a midfield role, showing great promise and accumulating a team-high 29 disposals

While the overall recent history is mixed, the Bulldogs will take great confidence from the last time these two sides met at Marvel Stadium. In Round 3, 2024, the Bulldogs recorded a thumping 76-point victory over the Eagles.

The Bulldogs cannot afford complacency after West Coast’s strong showing against Adelaide, proving they can challenge anyone when motivated. With their season on the line and percentage crucial, expect the Bulldogs to unleash an aggressive, high-scoring game.

Western Bulldogs vs West Coast tip: Western Bulldogs to win & Aaron Naughton to kick 5+ goals