MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Bulldogs vs GWS – Round 1, 2026
The Western Bulldogs face the GWS Giants in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Injury Report
Bulldogs
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Williams | Groin | 1-2 weeks |
| Arthur Jones | Concussion | 1-2 weeks |
| Laitham Vandermeer | Concussion | 1-2 weeks |
| Zac Walker | Ankle | 5-7 weeks |
| Riley Garcia | Hamstring | TBC |
| Cody Weightman | Knee | TBC |
| Ryan Gardner | Groin | Test |
| Adam Treloar | Calf | Test |
| Ryley Sanders | Concussion | Test |
GWS
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Toby Bedford | Hamstring | 2 weeks |
| Aaron Cadman | Pelvis | 2 weeks |
| Brent Daniels | Hamstring | 3 weeks |
| Sam Taylor | Hamstring | 6-8 weeks |
| Tom Green | Knee | Next Season |
| Cody Angove | Hamstring | TBC |
| Darcy Jones | Knee | TBC |
| Josh Kelly | Hip | TBC |
| Nathan Wardius | Knee | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Bulldogs
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/26 | Brisbane | W 106 - 111 |
| 24/8/25 | Fremantle | L 97 - 112 |
| 17/8/25 | West Coast | W 126 - 32 |
| 10/8/25 | Melbourne | W 99 - 105 |
| 31/7/25 | GWS | W 132 - 44 |
GWS
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/26 | Hawthorn | W 122 - 95 |
| 6/9/25 | Hawthorn | L 88 - 107 |
| 24/8/25 | St Kilda | W 104 - 93 |
| 16/8/25 | Gold Coast | W 76 - 111 |
| 10/8/25 | North Melbourne | W 133 - 79 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Bulldogs
GWS
Player Stats
Bulldogs
GWS
Team Lists
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