A fierce rivalry has developed since the 2016 preliminary final.
The Western Bulldogs will take plenty of confidence into this contest, winning their past three encounters.
However, the Giants won't be shying away from the challenge and will be raring to go after their comeback victory against cross-town rivals Sydney last week.
There is no love lost between these two sides, so expect a lot of physicality in the nation's capital.
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The first bounce of the game between GWS and Western Bulldogs will be at 7:25pm AEST, at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
What time is the AFL today? GWS vs Western Bulldogs start time
Saturday afternoon's game between GWS and Western Bulldogs will begin at 7:25pm AEST.
The game will be held at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 7:25pm | 7:25pm | 7:25pm | 6:55pm | 5:25pm |
How to watch or livestream GWS vs Western Bulldogs
Channel 7/Fox Footy will broadcast Saturday night's game.
Coverage on Channel 7/Fox Footy will start from 7:00 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 7:25 pm AEST.
7Plus/Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Channel 7/Fox Footy |
| Live stream | 7Plus/Kayo Sports |
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GWS vs Western Bulldogs odds
Western Bulldogs are favoured to win this game, paying $1.58 to GWS' $2.40 to win per BlueBet.
GWS vs Western Bulldogs round 8 team lists
GWS' starting 22
| Full Back | I.Cumming | C.Idun | C.Brown |
| Half Back | L.Whitfield | J.Buckley | L.Ash |
| Centre | F.Callaghan | J.Kelly | R.Angwin |
| Half Forward | B.Daniels | H.Himmelberg | C.Ward |
| Full Forward | T.Greene - C | J.Hogan | T.Bedford |
| Followers | M.Flynn | T.Green | S.Coniglio |
| Interchange | H.Perryman | A.Cadman | N.Haynes |
| X.O’Halloran |
INS: C.Ward
OUTS: H.Rowston (sub), J.Peatling (omitted)
Western Bulldogs' starting 22
| Full Back | T.Duryea | L.Jones | R.Gardner |
| Half Back | B.Dale | A.Keath | E.Richards |
| Centre | O.Baker | M.Bontempelli - C | B.Williams |
| Half Forward | B.Smith | J.Ugle-Hagan | C.Weightman |
| Full Forward | A.Jones | A.Naughton | R.Lobb |
| Followers | T.English | J.Macrae | A.Treloar |
| Interchange | J.Johannisen | C.Daniel | A.Scott |
| T.Liberatore |
INS: R.Gardner, T.Liberatore
OUTS: T.McLean (sub), T.O’Brien (injured), L.McNeil (omitted)
