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Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles AFL Round 23 Tips - Dogs set to continue dominant run over bottom-half sides

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Last updated: Thu 14 Aug 2025 10:37

Adam Cusworth 14 Aug 2025

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Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 23 AFL game
The game will be played at Marvel Stadium, with the bounce at 4:40 PM (AEST)
Can the Eagles push the Bulldogs after last week’s effort against Adelaide?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles AFL Round 23 Tips

Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles, Round 23 2025 - Expert Prediction

Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles, Round 23 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Western Bulldogs Team News
Western Bulldogs Team List
West Coast Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends
West Coast Eagles Team News
West Coast Eagles Team List
Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 23 FAQ’s

The Western Bulldogs will maintain their perfect record against bottom-half sides when they host the struggling West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium.

The Bulldogs have won all 11 of their games against non-finalists this season, with seven of those by 70 points or more. They come off a tight win over Melbourne and are loaded with firepower — particularly up forward where Aaron Naughton has booted 29 goals from his past six games.

Marcus Bontempelli is also enjoying a dominant patch of form and has a strong track record against the Eagles.

West Coast, on the other hand, have managed just one win for the season and continue to struggle on all key metrics. Their midfield has been regularly outclassed, and while there were some positive signs last week in a more competitive showing against Adelaide, they remain the lowest-ranked side in disposals, clearances and scoring over the past five rounds.

Given the Dogs’ form, expect another high-scoring performance. Suggested plays include: Western Bulldogs -69.5 (Line), Aaron Naughton 4+ Goals given his hot streak, and Marcus Bontempelli 2+ Goals — he's kicked 10 in his past five against the Eagles.

Seven of the Bulldogs 11 wins over sides in the bottom half sides have been by 70 points or more
Aaron Naughton has kicked 5 or more goals in five of his past six matches
Marcus Bontempelli has kicked 10 goals from his past five against the Eagles
The Bulldogs rank 2nd for points scored this season, West Coast are 17th

Head to Head

The two sides have not met since way back in Round 3 of 2024 and it was the Western Bulldogs by 76 points at Marvel Stadium. West Coast kicked just three goals in that match. Marcus Bontempelli kicked three for the Bulldogs. Bontempelli has kicked 10 goals from his past five against the Eagles

West Coast went down by 101 points the last time the two sides played at Optus Stadium, which was back in 2022. The Bulldogs have won their past two against the Eagles at the venue.

Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
3-2	2-3	3-2

The Bulldogs have beaten up on sides outside the top eight this season, notching a perfect record of 11 wins from as many matches. Seven of the past 10 of those have been by 70 points or more.

They are 2nd in the competition for points per game this season and have kicked over 100 points in eight of their past 10, while they had 98 against Adelaide in that period.

Aaron Naughton kicked another five goals last weekend, while his partner in crime, Sam Darcy, snagged two. Naughton has kicked 29 goals in the past six rounds, which include five bags of five or more.

The Bulldogs top the competition for disposals in the past five rounds. Marcus Bontempelli, Ed Richards and Bailey Dale all had 30 or more disposals last weekend.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
10-11	14-7	5-8	8-0

Western Bulldogs Team News

Latham Vandermeer will miss with concussion. The Injury plagued midfielder, Adam Treloar, is a possible inclusion. The Bulldogs have very few players on the injury list and a host of back-up options in good form in the VFL.

Western Bulldogs Team List

B: L.Bramble, J.O’Donnell, B.Dale

HB: L.Cleary, R.Lobb, J.Johannisen

C: J.Freijah, E.Richards, B.Williams

HF: S.Davidson, A.Naughton, M.Kennedy

F: R.Garcia, S.Darcy, R.West

FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli - C, T.Liberatore

I/C: O.Baker, J.Busslinger, J.Croft, C.Hynes, A.Jones, L.McNeil, R.Sanders, L.Smith

In: - S.Davidson, J.Croft, C.Hynes, A.Jones, L.Smith

Out: - L.Vandermeer (Injured), C.Poulter (Omitted)

West Coast Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
0-5	3-2	3-2

West Coast have lost their past 11 matches and have only won once this season, going down by 49 points or more in their three matches before the strong effort against Adelaide.

In a forward line missing Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman, there have been a lack of key targets inside 50. Liam Ryan and Jobe Shanahan booted three goals last weekend, while Jamie Cripps has kicked six from his past four.

Tim Kelly and Tom McCarthy both hit the 25+ disposals mark against Adelaide last weekend but the Eagles rank last for disposals and clearances in the past five rounds. Kelly has gone 25+ in his past three matches, while McCarthy has reached that in his past two.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
10-11	11-10	1-10	0-10

West Coast Eagles Team News

Harry Edwards and Jacob Newton are expected to be available to return from injury, while Noah Long and Tyrell Dewar among those with some solid WAFL form.

West Coast Eagles Team List

B: R.Ginbey, S.Brock, T.McCarthy

HB: L.Baker - C, R.Bazzo, T.Cole

C: C.Hall, E.Hewett, R.Maric

HF: J.Graham, L.Ryan, J.Cripps

F: M.Owies, J.Shanahan, N.Long

FOLL: M.Flynn, B.Hough, T.Kelly

I/C: J.Hunt, T.Brockman, C.Chesser, B.Williams, J.Williams, M.Champion, H.Davis, J.Newton

In: - N.Long, J.Hunt, B.Williams, J.Williams, M.Champion, J.Newton

Out: - L.Duggan (Suspension), T.Gross (Injured), A.Reid (Injured)

Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 23 FAQ’s

How to watch Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 23?

You can watch the Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 23 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 23?

To buy tickets to the Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 23 game check the AFL website or the official Western Bulldogs site.

Verdict

Western Bulldogs v West Coast Eagles

Bulldogs to win big with Naughton kicking another bag and Bontempelli oozing class from the midfield

Western Bulldogs -70.5

Handicap -70.5

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