GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs: AFL preview, news and how to watch live

Giants v Bulldogs preview

It was a Saturday night at GIANTS stadium, nearly six years ago, that Giants’ hearts were broken by the Western Bulldogs in a preliminary final for the ages that was ultimately the second last step to breaking a 62-year premiership drought.

And so round 14 sets up another Saturday night clash between these two modern day foes, this time in the midst of winter, and the stakes not so high. But still plenty at play.

So many question marks circle Western Bulldogs’ selection and their season as a whole for that matter.

Last year’s grand finalists were highly tipped to be up the pointy end of the ladder again, yet that hasn’t transpired sitting 10th on the AFL ladder with six wins and as many losses. The Bulldogs have recalled Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Josh Schache and 2016 Norm Smith medallist Jason Johannisen for the clash.

The Giants are a further two wins back in 13th, but have won two of their first three matches under interim coach and former Essendon player Mark McVeigh, admittedly against cellar dwellers North Melbourne and West Coast.

Although in between they took it up to the Brisbane Lions leading by 30 points at one stage. This Saturday, big man Braydon Preuss is a key inclusion for GWS named alongside Matthew Flynn.

What time is Giants v Bulldogs?

The game starts at 7.25pm (AEST), 6.55pm (ACST) and 5.25pm (AWST) on Saturday 18 June.

Where is it being played?

GIANTS Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park.

How do I watch the game?

The game will be broadcast live on Kayo as part of its AFL coverage. Not only can you catch the LIVE fixture and also the replay, but if you miss the action, you can catch up with Kayo Minis and Kayo Bites.

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How can I watch more Giants and Bulldogs matches?

GWS Giants team page on Kayo

Western Bulldogs team page on Kayo

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What AFL news do I need to know ahead of Saturday night?

CodeSports has the latest news and analysis from around the AFL.

INCLUDING the round 14 teams, Bailey Smith’s suspension handed down, the latest power rankings by WILL SCHOFIELD and the crystal ball is reloaded.

PLUS the latest AFL SuperCoach news you need to know like how to replace Max Gawn?

History between the Giants and Bulldogs

Since that memorable preliminary final in 2016, the Giants have won four of the seven matches between the two, but lost three of the last four.

Western Bulldogs won the last meeting 104 to 65 at Canberra’s Manuka Oval in 2021.

Team Lists

All the ins and outs for Saturday night in Sydney:

GWS Giants

B: C.Idun, S.Taylor, I.Cumming

HB: A.Kennedy, L.Keeffe, C.Ward

C: J.Riccardi, T.Green, J.Peatling

HF: S.Coniglio, H.Himmelberg, L.Whitfield

F: M.Flynn, J.Hogan, T.Greene

FOLL: B.Preuss, J.Kelly, L.Ash

I/C: J.Wehr, T.Bruhn, R.Angwin, N.Haynes

EMG: J.Brander, C.Hamilton, Z.Sproule, X.O’Halloran

IN: B.Preuss, R.Angwin, N.Haynes

OUT: Z.Sproule (omitted), H.Perryman, M.de Boer (both injured), J.Stein (sub)

Western Bulldogs

B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, T.O’Brien

HB: C.Daniel, A.Keath, B.Dale

C: B.Williams, J.Macrae, A.Scott

HF: J.Johannisen, J.Ugle-Hagan, T.Liberatore

F: M.Bontempelli, A.Naughton, C.Weightman

FOLL: T.English, J.Dunkley, A.Treloar

I/C: R.West, T.Duryea, R.McComb, J.Schache

EMG: M.Wallis, H.Crozier, B.Khamis, L.McNeil

IN: J.Johannisen, J.Ugle-Hagan, J.Schache

OUT: L.McNeil, B.Khamis (both omitted), B.Smith (suspension), M.Wallis (sub)

Live score update

Keep up to date here for when your on the move.

Where can I watch more round 14 AFL matches?

Richmond v Carlton

St Kilda v Essendon

Port Adelaide v Sydney Swans

West Coast Eagles v Geelong Cats

Gold Coast Suns v Adelaide Crows

Where can I read more AFL?

See the AFL section on CodeSports, or visit the AFL section on your main state news website – Herald Sun / Adelaide Advertiser / Daily Telegraph / Courier Mail