The Facts
- One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AFL (Play Offs: ) and 17).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Western won 4.
- Essendon may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Western is the undisputed favorite.
- In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Western won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1629:1087. (average 95.8:63.9).
- Including home matches between the teams, Western won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 881:738. (average 97.9:82).
Draw
Play Offs1/8-finals
| 1 | Sydney Swans (2) | Brisbane Lions (3) | 141 : 88 |
| 4 | Geelong Cats (5) | Carlton Blues (10) | 107 : 74 |
| 5 | Fremantle Dockers (1) | Hawthorn Hawks (4) | 40 : 72 |
| 8 | Adelaide Crows (6) | Western Bulldogs (8) | 90 : 68 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Sydney Swans (2) | Bye | |
| 2 | Fremantle Dockers (1) | Geelong Cats (5) | 120 : 106 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks (4) | Bye | |
| 4 | Brisbane Lions (3) | Adelaide Crows (6) | 144 : 91 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Sydney Swans (2) | Fremantle Dockers (1) | 71 : 83 |
| 2 | Hawthorn Hawks (4) | Brisbane Lions (3) | 122 : 131 |
Final
| 1 | Fremantle Dockers (1) | Brisbane Lions (3) | 89 : 96 |
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