The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn are gearing up for a Friday night showdown that promises to be an instant classic, with everything on the line at the MCG.
Both teams have hit their stride late in the season and fully merit their places in September action, despite shaky beginnings to their campaigns.
The Bulldogs clinched their spot in the elimination final by comfortably defeating their rivals, GWS, making it six victories from their last seven games of the home-and-away season.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks date and start time
| Date | Friday, September 6, 2024 |
| Start time | 12:30pm AEST/ 12:00pm ACST/ 10:30am AWST |
| Venue | Marvel Stadium |
| Location | Docklands, Australia |
How to watch Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL game in Australia, including Network Seven, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream the aforementioned AFL game is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
All you need to decide is whether you want to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (2 streams and up to 4K).
What channel is Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks game on?
The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 on free-to-air TV and will also be available to watch Fox Footy on pay TV. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
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- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
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Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
- Install VPN of your choice - see our reviews here for the best options.
- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks team news & lineups
All-Australian midfielder Adam Treloar is set to push through a calf issue as he gears up for the Western Bulldogs' elimination final against Hawthorn on Friday night.
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge mentioned that Treloar would need to excel in Wednesday's main training session, but he remains confident that Treloar will be ready to take his spot in a lineup likely to see the return of small forward Rhylee West.
Meanwhile, as former Carlton captain Sam Docherty prepares for a swift return from his ACL injury in Saturday’s other elimination final, Beveridge stood by the Bulldogs' handling of injured star Bailey Smith. The midfielder, who tore his ACL last December and is out of contract, participated in training at Whitten Oval but will remain sidelined until next season, when he is expected to be wearing a new team's colors.
As for the Hawks, midfielder Will Day has been ruled out of Friday's Elimination Final, unable to prove his full fitness while nursing an SC joint injury.
| Position | Western Bulldogs | Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| FB | Taylor Duryea, Liam Jones, James O'Donnell | James Sicily, Sam Frost, Jarman Impey |
| HB | Lachlan Bramble, Rory Lobb, Bailey Dale | Blake Hardwick, Josh Weddle, Harry Morrison |
| C | Ed Richards, Adam Treloar, Bailey Williams | Massimo D'Ambrosio, Dylan Moore, Conor Nash |
| HF | Caleb Daniel, Aaron Naughton, Lachlan McNeil | Karl Amon, Mabior Chol, Jack Ginnivan |
| FF | Cody Weightman, Sam Darcy, Laitham Vandermeer | Calsher Dear, Jack Gunston, Nick Watson |
| FOL | Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore | Lloyd Meek, James Worpel, Jai Newcombe |
| IC | Joel Freijah, Harvey Gallagher, James Harmes, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan | Jack Scrimshaw, Finn Maginness, Josh Ward, Connor Macdonald |
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Form
Western Bulldogs: WWLWW
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R24 | Western Bulldogs 98-61 GWS |
| R23 | Western Bulldogs 138-42 North Melbourne |
| R22 | Adelaide 111-72 Western Bulldogs |
| R21 | Western Bulldogs 110-59 Melbourne |
| R20 | Sydney 48-87 Western Bulldogs |
Hawthorn: WLWWW
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R24 | Hawthorn 170-46 North Melbourne |
| R23 | Hawthorn 131-68 Richmond |
| R22 | Carlton 38-112 Hawthorn |
| R21 | GWS 84-82 Hawthorn |
| R20 | Adelaide 58-124 Hawthorn |
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Head-to-Head Results
| Year | Match |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Dogs 91-98 Hawks |
| 2023 | Hawks 67-64 Dogs |
| 2023 | Dogs 94-65 Hawks |
| 2022 | Hawks 64-87 Dogs |
| 2022 | Dogs 125-83 Hawks |