Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows LIVE: Two teams with attacking prowess go head-to-head We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows LIVE: Two teams with attacking prowess go head-to-head By Scott Spits Updated July 12, 2025 — 1.01pmfirst published at 12.53pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 1.01pmNo late changes at Marvel 12.52pmBulldogs’ wish for superstar forward Darcy Hide key posts Latest posts Latest posts No late changes at Marvel Bulldogs’ wish for superstar forward Darcy Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is expecting Sam Darcy to be treated like all other forwards as concerns emerge about how the towering tall is being defended. Former Adelaide captain Rory Sloane raised the alarm on fears around players “tunnelling” Darcy in an attempt to make up for the height they are lacking against him. Beveridge stressed he was not pleading for a crackdown on defenders, but just wants the 21-year-old to be rewarded sufficiently. “Because he’s so long and he jumps ... some guys who are that tall don’t necessarily get off the ground,” Beveridge said of Darcy on Friday. “When someone pushes him, that lower side of his centre of gravity means he tilts, whereas someone who is not as tall, you’re probably getting him in the back. “Whether it’s in the behind or because of how tall he is, either way it’s probably still in the back, isn’t it? “We’re just expecting him to be treated like other players.” The teams as named on Thursday WESTERN BULLDOGS B: L.Bramble, J.O’Donnell, B.Williams HB: J.Johannisen, R.Lobb, B.Dale C: R.Sanders, E.Richards, J.Freijah HF: C.Hynes, A.Naughton, M.Kennedy F: L.Vandermeer, S.Darcy, R.West FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli, T.Liberatore I/C: N.Coffield, S.Davidson, J.Dolan, R.Garcia, C.Poulter EMG: T.Duryea, B.Khamis, L.McNeil IN: S.Davidson, J.Dolan OUT: L.McNeil (omitted), T.Duryea (omitted) B: R.Laird, J.Butts, J.Worrell HB: M.Michalanney, M.Keane, M.Hinge C: D.Curtin, J.Dawson, I.Cumming HF: A.Neal-Bullen, R.Thilthorpe, B.Keays F: T.Walker, D.Fogarty, I.Rankine FOLL: R.O’Brien, J.Soligo, S.Berry I/C: B.Cook, C.Jones, J.Peatling, W.Milera, Z.Taylor EMG: B.Smith, L.Pedlar, C.Burgess IN: B.Cook, C.Jones, W.Milera OUT: B.Smith (omitted), L.Murphy (omitted), J.Rachele (injured) Advertisement Good afternoon and hello Hello and welcome. It’s another blockbuster day of AFL action as round 18 swings into gear. We begin with the compelling clash between Western Bulldogs and Adelaide at Marvel Stadium. They are two teams with tremendous arsenal. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025